McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
Unfortunately, not every job advertisement is what it seems to be. Dishonest individuals and companies sometimes prey on students who lack the experience to distinguish legitimate job opportunities from scams.
There have been fraudulent employer accounts created on the Cowboy Job Link with the purpose of getting contact information from students in order to commit fraud. The Career Center works to delete these accounts and prevent new accounts from being uploaded. If you suspect an employer account is fraudulent, please contact the Career Center immediately.
Scammers have also contacted students about potential job opportunities in order to collect personal information for fraudulent purposes. In a common scam, scammers will request that a student cash a check or money order for a portion of the funds. Students may be able to cash the checks and complete the transaction, but these checks are bad and will bounce, and the student, not the “employer,” is held responsible for the lost funds.
No one from the Career Center will ever share your email address or contact information with an employer without first obtaining your explicit permission. If you are contacted, via email or phone, by someone claiming to have received your information from the Career Center, do not give out any personal information and contact the Career Center immediately.
If you encounter a situation where you have reason to believe a scam is taking or has taken place, contact University Police at 337-475-5711 and the Career Center at 337-475-5181.
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.