Job Search Strategies & Resume Assistance


Job Search

Career Consultanting

Career Consultants are available to assist registered students and alumni with Career Development and Exploration, resume critiquing, mock interviews, and professional development efforts.


Houston Business Journal




  1. Log on to Lamar.edu Click on Library
  2. Click on databases and more
  3. Use login information
  4. Click on list databases by subject area
  5. Click on Business
  6. Scroll down to find Houston Business Journal

International Students

The Lamar University Career and Testing Center now provides the opportunity for multi-user subscription to www.H1visajobs.com

www.H1visajobs.com offers online databases of American Employers for International Professionals. This program will provide an "inside look" into companies for all H-1 applicants searching for Internships, Co-Ops and Professional Opportunities.

Current Databases Available for Use:

  • BUS-H1B >>Business
  • CS-H1B>>Computer Science
  • ENGR-H1B>>Engineering

To access the website:

  • www.H1visajobs.com
  • Sign in using the standard log-in:
    • Username: students@lamar.edu.may2013
    • Password: students

NOTE: DO NOT CUT AND PASTE USERNAME AND/OR PASSWORD. TYPE IN THE INFORMATION

 

NACE Salary Calculator

 



NACE

THE BLACK COLLEGIAN Online: The Career Site for African American College Students

www.blackcollegian.com

Resumes


Our office can now assist you in resume development through email! You can send your resume to resume@lamar.edu and the career consultant for your college will assist you in developing your resume.

It is very pertinent to include the following accurate information:

  • Major
  • Classification
  • Contact Information
  • Why you want your resume critiqued (job search, class assignment, scholarships, internships, etc.)

 

After you have submitted your resume for review, please give each career consultant 72 hours to return it back to you. For additional questions, please contact our office at 409-880-8878.

Resume Writing Guidelines

Resume Guide by Major


Chronological Resume Examples


Functional Resume Examples


Additional Resume Resources

Cover Letters


Cover Letter Guidelines

If you need assistance in writing your cover letter, devloping your writing skills, or for proof reading, please contact:

University Writing Center

409-880-8571

Mary & John Gray Library 1st Floor