Students and Alumni | Tougaloo College

Students and Alumni
- Our goal is to ensure you are career-ready upon graduation. We can help you achieve this, and so much more! Unsure of where to start, read on to learn about how you work with Career Services to find success in your chosen career path. We encourage you to connect with us in your first year to discuss your career plans and aspirations, but it is never too late to focus on your future!
  - Major and Career Exploration
    - Career Assessment - TBD
    - Resumes and Cover Letter (INROAD resume template and sample cover letter; refer scholars to the Canvas course)
    - Experiential Learning and Job Opportunities
      - Handshake (link) - description of the tool and encourage all students utilize to locate experiential learning opportunities and jobs.
      - Experiential Learning is the process of learning by doing. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, they are better able to connect theories and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations. Experiential learning opportunities exist in a variety of course- and non-course-based forms and may include community service, service-learning, undergraduate research, study abroad/away, and culminating experiences such as internships, student teaching, and capstone projects, to name a few. When students participate in experiential education opportunities, they gain:
        
        A better understanding of course material
        
        A broader view of the world and an appreciation of community
        
        Insight into their own skills, interests, passions, and values
        
        Opportunities to collaborate with diverse organizations and people
        
        Positive professional practices and skill sets
        
        The gratification of assisting in meeting community needs
        
        Self-confidence and leadership skills

Employers and Partners
- Handshake (link) - invite employers to register for Handshake to have full access to our student body.
- Employer Relations Council information
Career Closet
- Student registration link
- Student survey link
- Donor registration link
- Professional Dress Attire for Women https://womens-fashion.lovetoknow.com/What_is_Professional_Business_Attire_for_Women
- Professional Dress Attire for Men https://www.nimble-made.com/blogs/news/business-professional-attire-for…
Online Resources
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/
  - Search for Jobs
  - Apply for Jobs
  - Network with Employers
- Handshake https://joinhandshake.com/
  - Handshake is our free online job database for students and alumni.
  - Search for part-time jobs, internships, and full-time jobs.
- What Can I Do with this Major? https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/majors/
  - Research majors and discover many career opportunities for employment.
  - Explore types of employers that are associated with your career choice.
  - Acquire helpful learning strategies and information now to get ahead in a chosen career.
- O’Net https://www.onetonline.org/
  - Explore career options.
  - See detailed job descriptions.
  - Learn about salary ranges for your career field.
- Mississippi Grad Jobs https://www.msgradjobs.com/home
  - See Mississippi employers
  - Looking for a job now
  - Get alerts for future jobs
- Glass Door https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/index.htm
  - Preparing for Interviews
  - Compare Salaries
  - Research Companies
- Occupational Outlook Handbook https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
  - Research your career field and learn about job duties.
  - Explore education and training needed for your career field.
  - Review salary and occupation outlook.
- USA Jobs https://www.usajobs.gov/
  - Your one-stop shop for federal jobs.
  - Search and apply for federal jobs across the country.
- Alternative Routes to Teaching https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/online-degrees/education-teaching-programs/alternative-routes/
  - You have years of knowledge to offer the younger generations but going back to school for an education degree just isn’t in the cards. Learn how one of today’s alternate routes to teaching could have you in a classroom fast.