The office of Career Services works with over 1000 regional, national, Fortune 100 and 500 employers to assist our students/alumni in finding part-time, full-time, internship/co-op, as well as post-graduate career employment. The Career Services staff is dedicated to providing MSU students and alumni with the latest job search methods and resources available. Through the links provided to the right, you will find a vast array of resources to assist you in locating either full/part-time employment, Cooperative Education or Internship opprotunities or assistance with interviews or the development of the resume or cover letter. In addition, the National Student Exchange is also housed in the Career Services office. Let us know if we can be of any service by calling the office at (270) 809-3735 or simply come by and visit us in 210 Ordway Hall located across from the Fine Arts building and adjacent to the Waterfield Library.
Still not sure of what you would like to be "when you grow up?" If not, come to the Career Services office for career advising. Through individual counseling and the use of the Discover program developed by ACT, you can explore careers that may fit you the best. Call or e-mail for an appointment today, (270) 809-3735.
We host two general career fairs that attract employers with nationwide employment opportunities. The Career Services office also offers two education-related career fairs. During the spring career fair, summer jobs are also available for those seeking an experiential education experience or a job in another part of the country. Many organizations elect to visit only one of two career fairs so don't miss out on this opportunity to network with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Make plans to attend both fairs and come prepared with resumes and professional or business casual dress. Click on this link for additional information about the past and upcoming career fairs at Murray State: Career Fairs
Cooperative Education and Internship
The academic departments strongly encourage their students to participate in either a Cooperative Education or an Internship experience during their enrollment. The Career Services office acts as a liason between the organization hiring the student, the academic department, the university and the student. Through the resources provided in the office, students are able to identify potential Coop or Internship opportunities. Schedule an appointment to discuss your specific needs as they relate to your academic department requirements or something that you want to do. Click here for more information on the Cooperative Education/Internship program or call for an appointment (270) 809-3735.
Looking for a full or part-time job? If so, review the information provided through the links offered below. This information is updated daily so check these web sites often.
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There is a great deal of information about graduate schools, programs, faculty, expenses and admission criteria available from a wide variety of resources. Murray State faculty may be the best place to begin your selection process. Likewise, the Internet has several sites available that will provide you with current information about the graduate schools. The Reference section of the MSU Waterfield Library also houses the multi-volume Peterson's guide to graduate schools. Click on this link for further information about graduate schools: Graduate Schools
The office of Career Services is your contact for information pertaining to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. The Jacke Kent Cooke Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding students beginning their first graduate or professional degrees. Each scholarship will cover a portion of educational costs, including tuition, living expenses, books and other required fees for a maximum of six years. The amount and duration vary by student depending on the total cost of attendance and other scholarship or grants received. The maximum amount available for each Scholar is $50,000.00 per year. Scholars may pursue any graduate or professional degree at any accredited college or university. Additional information may be found on the Foundation's website: www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Today's methods for finding a job are varied and numerous. The Career Services office has professional staff and numerous resources to aid you in the job search process. These resources will assist you in finding the best techniques that fit your style for finding a position of employment. Click on this link to learn more about the documentation required for your job search: Job Search Info
Are you a Kentucky resident? Are you working part-time or are you currently looking for a part-time job? If you are working, is the job you are performing related to your academic area, or major? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," then you need to consider participation in the KHEAA Work-Study program. Come by the Career Services office and complete an application. An employer is reimbursed $2.00 for every hour worked up to 20 hours during the fall and spring term or 40 hours during the summer session. KHEAA Work-Study
Are you prepared for the interview phase of your job search? If not, how about signing up for a "mock interview?" The mock interview program is designed for our students and alumni to learn about the interview process and gain valuable interviewing skills. Simply click on the link below to schedule an appointment for this service. Each interview is taped so that you can review your interview and learn important "do's" and "don'ts" as they relate to your upcoming interview with a company recruiter. Mock Interview
The Career Services office hosts many employers throughtout the year. For a list of employers and when they will be coming to campus, click on the link below. As a Murray State student, there is also a process for you to schedule an interview with an on-campus recruiter. All you have to do is take approximately five minutes to complete a profile on our web site for access to this and several other features of eRecruiting, our on-line database. Click on this link for additional information: Interviews
The National Student Exchange program allows MSU students to leave MSU and exchange to another NSE member college or university. The classes taken at the host college or university count towards the student's chosen degree at MSU so forestalling graduation isn't an issue. The student may pay tuition to MSU or the host school's in-state tuition rate. Kentucky residents, don't forget that your KIIES money can assist you with tuition at MSU while you attend another college or university. Some scholarships can be utilized with this NSE program. Student financial aid is also fully accepted as a financial option with this program. Come by the office and obtain an NSE brochure to learn more about the program. You can also click on this link to visit the national NSE web site: www.nse.org
Two major manufacturers, Briggs and Stratton and Pella, have implemented student work-study programs. These programs are similar in that they employ students to work in a manufacturing setting with a shift that begins in the afternoon and ending around midnight. There are a variety of plans beginning with 14 hours of work per week. The longest shift is 35 hours. Contact the Career Services office to learn if applications are being accepted for either one or both of these programs. To learn more about these programs click on the links provided below:
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The office of Career Services provides you with an opportunity to evaluate us and the services we provide through this on-line survey. This survey also gives you an opportunity to make suggestions about the companies and/or organizations we invite to our career fairs. Simply click on this link to access this on-line survey: http://campus.murraystate.edu/iweb/surveys/career_services/career_services.htm
The Career Services staff utilizes several helpful web sites to assist you in your job search process. Click on the link below to access a wide variety of web-sties. If you find that a particular web site has become deactivated, please let us know. Likewise, if you know of a particularly helpful web site that we do not have listed, please contact us.Helpful web sites