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From Sweats to Suits
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From Sweats to Suits: The James Madison University Job Search Guide helps students prepare for the job and internship search. It covers areas from writing resumes and cover letters to networking, preparing for the interview, negotiating salary offers, and dressing for success. It also provides information on Career and Academic Planning services and resources.

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You can download the entire guide or select a chapter below.

Front Cover, Table of Contents, Copyright Information, and Map

Career and Academic Planning Services and Resource Center

Starting Your Job Search

Preparing for a Successful Career Fair

How to Network Effectively

Preparing Your Resume

Developing Your Professional Image

Job Search Correspondence: Communicating with Employers

Interviewing

Evaluating Multiple Job Offers

Asking for What You are Worth: Salary Negotiation

Dressing for Success

Maintaining Your Professional Image and Putting You Best Foot Forward

Life After Graduation

Index and Back Cover

Publication Revised in March 2009.