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Leadership. Discipline. Diligence. These are the characteristics that mark our honored service personnel. They also are the characteristics necessary to excel in the today’s marketplace—no matter your field or military status.

Perhaps you’ve wondered how to leverage your experience, skills and training to maximize your potential – in our out of uniform. Employers don’t hire a fancy resume; they want someone who shines in every category – a leader who brings value to their unit, organization, or learning community. In this competitive environment, you can’t leave your future to chance.

JIU created its exclusive Total Professional Advantage™ program to augment your academic experience with comprehensive career development resources that will help you turn the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired in service to our country into your most valuable and marketable assets.

The Total Professional* was conceived with the notion that each student’s needs are unique and that we can provide the essential tools, strategies, and self-assurance you need to manage your career for a lifetime of success. Access to a certified career counselor, creation of a professional online portfolio, and a series of career-forward workshops are just a few of the services that you will get only at JIU.

Gain the JIU advantage

When you enroll at JIU, you will have made that first important step toward expanding your personal and professional horizons. Here is just a sample of the extensive career-development tools and services you get at exclusively at JIU:

  • Total Professional Advantage Seminar. Developed as an open seminar that spans your degree program, our series of eight, progressive workshops focus on high-level career topics that prepare you to meet workplace challenges and actively manage your career. This dynamic seminar culminates in the creation of your own comprehensive professional development plan.

  • Professional Advisor. You may access a National Certified Career counselor with expertise in your chosen field. Your advisor will provide you personalized and confidential coaching sessions in the areas of professional development you deem important.

  • Professional Portfolio. As part of the seminar, you will create this online portfolio to showcase your unique talents and accomplishments by highlighting your best coursework, posting an updated resume/curriculum vitae as well as video presentations.

  • The Blog and Bulletin Board. JIU's Total Professional Advantage Blog provides fresh career-related content and tips for job seekers while our Bulletin Board provides a forum for students and alumni to interact.

  • Jones e-global library. You will have unfettered access to our renowned comprehensive digital library, including customized career-related research guides, articles, databases, and resources designed to facilitate each student’s professional growth.