Student and Alumni Resources

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Handshake is an online job database provided by the Center for Career and Professional Development for current students and alumni.

Visit lamar.joinhandshake.com

Unsure of what you should major in? Take the Focus2 Career Assessment! Explore majors, get assistance with academic major selection or course selections and explore occupations.

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Prepare for your upcoming interview or just practice your interviewing skills with InterviewPrep.

The Job Search Academy is a free virtual program created to help you excel in your job search. The program focuses on mastering the 5 key areas of the job search so you feel confident every step of the way.

Professional Development

What Can I Do With This Major

What Can I Do With This Major will help you connect majors to careers. Learn about typical career areas and types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.

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Upskilling Resources

Get Skills By Attending Our Presentations and Fairs

See which competencies (such as critical thinking, professionalism, work ethic and more!) align with presentations and career fairs hosted by us.

Career Readiness Competencies
- National Association of Colleges and Employers

Career Checklists

Passport Professional Development Program

Passport is an opportunity to gain valuable skills that will help you grow into a professional by attending professional development seminars and events.
It is a required component of certain classes and extra credit in core courses in the College of Business.

Questions?

Email passport@lamar.edu

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Get paid, professional experience with Micro-Internships.

Students and recent graduates from all majors can execute short-term, paid, typically-remote, professional projects that allow you to build and demonstrate skills while exploring potential career paths.

These Micro-Internships can take place at any time of year, and are used by companies across the United States, ranging from those in the Fortune 100 to emerging start-ups.

Create an account to get started!

Job Boards and Resume Tips

Job Boards

Glassdoor
Search jobs, company salaries, reviews, interview questions, and more - all posted anonymously by employees and job seekers.
Indeed
LinkedIn Jobs
Buzzfile
A business information database and list builder.
Search Employers by Major | Search Employers by State
Idealist
Search for non-profit jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance

Need some help with creating your resume or writing your cover letter? If you would like to schedule an appointment with your Career Consultant to assist you in critiquing your resume and/or cover letter, contact us!