DOs/DON'Ts
Do I include a picture of myself on my resume?
No- unless you are applying to be a model
What is the most common appointment type made at Career Services?
Resumes
How many pages should a normal resume be?
1-2
What is the full name of the Southern Miss mascot?
Seymour d'Campus
Do I list every job I have ever held on my resume?
No- only relevant jobs or most important/recent to employer
Name two events that we previously hosted.
Career Fairs, Experience Business Casually, Business Attire, etc.
How many resumes should I bring to an interview?
5
When was Southern Miss founded?
1910
Do I include my personal email on my resume?
Yes- if it is professional, and you check it regularly
What are the two type of internships that we help you find?
paid and unpaid; online and in-person
How many career competencies are there?
8: critical thinking, communication skills, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, intercultural fluency
What are the names of the two golden eagles that live at the Hattiesburg Zoo?
Talon and Nugget
Do I include my high school involvement on my resume?
Yes- must be removed after sophomore year
What is the name of the office/program that will give you a free graduation chord upon completion?
Pathways
What room of McLemore Hall are we located in?
125
What is the name of the official Southern Miss flower that can be seen throughout campus?
Black-eyed Susans
Do I put page numbers on my resume?
No
Name five services that we provide help with.
Resumes, cover letters, interview prep, internship, major/field decisions, part-time on-campus jobs, etc.
What year did the Golden Eagle become the official mascot of USM?
1972
What is the Southern Miss motto?
To The Top!