Faculty/Staff Information

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Career Services professional, paraprofessional and well-trained student staff members are available to give presentations on a wide-variety of topics. Presentation requests should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the date requested. Possible topics include:

• Career Services Overview
• How to Choose a Major
• Resume Writing
• Cover Letter Writing
• Job Search Strategies (can be major focused)
• Interview Strategies
• Networking Strategies
• Dining and Business Etiquette

Handshake is our online job platform that students can utilize to search for full-time and part-time jobs, on-campus jobs, internships, register for career events and career fairs, meet with our office and more! 

We would like to extend an invitation to any faculty or staff member that would be interested in accessing Handshake. Faculty and staff can utilize Handshake to post jobs for their department, research companies and job postings, look at career fair attendees and more! If you would like to gain access to Handshake feel free to check out our Department Guide on how to do this, or feel free to reach out to our office at 270.809.3735 or msu.careerservices@murraystate.edu. 

An internship integrates practical experience with education in a structured, supervised work environment. Internships are available year-round and typically last one semester. They can be paid or unpaid; for class credit (consult academic or faculty advisor for approval) or not. Contact Career Services with any questions: 270.809.3735.

The benefits of participating in an internship are vast. When you intern, you have the opportunity to do the following:

1. Enhance your resume and be more marketable for the full-time job search

2. Build your professional network

3. Expand understanding about your chosen industry or field

4. Develop general work functions and workplace etiquette

5. Gain exposure to organizational culture, latest trends, technologies and practices

6. Develop transferable skills: communication, time management, report writing, customer service, etc.

Learn more about internships.

The Student Employee of the Month award was established by the Career Services Office in the Fall 2022 semester. The goal of the Student Employee of the Month program is to recognize members of the Racer community who embody the mission, vision, and values of Murray State University, as well as their respective residential colleges, academic programs, and work departments. 

In April, during National Student Employment Week, a Student Employee of the Year is named during a banquet celebrating all student employees of Murray State. 

Have a student employee you want to nominate? Nominate them at this link: Student Employee of the Month Nomination Form

November, 2022 Student Employee of the Month: Markeese Meriwether

Markeese works in the Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leaders, & Inclusive Excellence. Markeese is a senior chemistry major from Louisville, KY who is considering graduate school. Dr. Alicia Carthell nominated Markeese, saying he "goes above and beyond his student worker duties. With a solid work ethic, he is quick to help the OMI Staff and Faculty Liaisons with various tasks and activities that require critical thinking, a curious intellectual mindset, and advanced planning. In all that he does for the OMI Office and for his fellow students, he maintains courteousness, professionalism, humbleness, and strength."

October, 2022 Student Employee of the Month: Bailey Lyman

Baily is the Fitness Graduate Assistant at the Susan E. Bauernfeind Wellness Center. Bailey is working toward her Master of Science in Speech/Language Pathology. Bailey's supervisor, Jordan Williams had this to say, "Bailey has been a vital employee for our department. On top of her primary duties, Bailey was willing to go out and get certified as a lifeguard to help keep the pool open during the summer months." Bailey supports the Murray State University vision by helping "understand the importance of the behaviors necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle."

September, 2022 Student Employee of the Month: Brooklyn Woolsey

Brooklyn is a senior from Evansville, Indiana majoring in Communication Disorders. Brooklyn has worked in the Office of Recruitment since her freshman year, and her supervisor, Angela Richerson says, "Other than her everyday kindness, she is the best student worker I've ever had. She doesn't have to be asked to complete our daily tasks. She knows the importance of making our visitors feel at home the moment they step into our office."

Pictured left to right: Amanda Mansfield, Career Experience Coordinator for the Career Services Office; Brooklyn Woolsey; Angela Richerson, Campus Visit Coordinator for the Office of Recruitment; and Matt Purdy, Director of the Career Services Office