Career Services Center

The Jackson State University Career Services Center provides the following resources to its students:

• Career Coaching, to assist students in developing realistic and innovative career goals.
• Job Search Skills Development, includes providing assistance with resume and cover letter writing and the interview process.
• Handshake, online manager allows JSU students and alumni to electronically submit resumes to employers, search for internships, part-time and full-time jobs, and search for employer information.
• On-Campus Interviews, accommodate numerous employers annually to conduct interviews with students for internship, and full-time career opportunities.
• Professional Development Seminars, to help students in their career preparation.
• Career Resources, include brochures and manuals that contain information on: graduate and professional schools; employment outlook and opportunities in business, industry, government, social service, and education; profiles of major corporations; information on salary expectations; and job seeking guides.

Meet Our Staff

Dr. Lashanda W. Jordan
Executive Director
lashanda.w.jordan@jsums.edu

Dr. LaVenita Cottrell
Associate Director
lavenita.cottrell@jsums.edu

Ms. Nicole Jointer
Administrative Assistant
nicole.jointer@jsums.edu