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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.

Below are hyperlinks to the online version of the publication in PDF format. You will need Adobe Reader to access these documents.

Front Cover, Table of Contents, Copyright Information, and Map
Pages i-iv

Career and Academic Planning Services and Resource Center
Pages 1-4

Starting Your Job Search
Pages 5-6

Preparing for a Successful Career Fair
Pages 7-8

How to Network Effectively
Pages 9-10

Preparing Your Resume
Pages 11-20

Developing Your Professional Image
Page 21

Job Search Correspondence: Communicating with Employers
Pages 22-30

Interviewing
Pages 31-39

Evaluating Multiple Job Offers
Page 40

Asking for What You are Worth: Salary Negotiation
Pages 41-42

Dressing for Success
Pages 43-44

Maintaining Your Professional Image and Putting You Best Foot Forward
Page 45-47

Life After Graduation
Page 48

Index and Back Cover
Pages 49-52

 
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