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 at Murray State University is to recognize members of the Racer community who regularly display the career-focused learning outcomes essential to Kentucky graduates, as outlined by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). These essential skills are consistent with the National Association of Colleges and Education (NACE) career-readiness competencies.

In April, during National Student Employment Week, a Student Employee Appreciation Event is held to honor ALL student workers at Murray State!

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

November 2024 Student Employee of the Month: Caitlin On

Caitlin is a Senior Engineering Physics major from Silver Spring, MD. Caitlin works in the Psychology Department, and she was nominated for her professionalism, work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to thrive under pressure.

 

October 2024 Student Employee of the Month: Haliyah Martin

Haliyah is a Junior Public and Community Health major from Paducah, KY. Haliyah works in the Office of Green Life with Kim Newbern. She was nominated for her dedication, leadership and proactive approach to her duties.

 

September 2024 Student Employee of the Month: Elle Covington

Elle is a Senior Nursing major from Murray, KY. Elle works in the Housing Office and was nominated by Joanne Guns and Taylor Snell for her communication skills, dedication, critical thinking, and involvement with the community. Elle was instrumental in assisting students transition to Station 74 with calmness and empathy.

 

April 2024 Student Employee of the Month: Ashleigh Caldwell

Ashleigh is a Junior Chemistry major from Murray. Ashleigh works in the Career Services Office and was nominated by Kassia Tucker for her leadership, initiative, professionalism, and helpfulness. Ashleigh recently led a team to help manage and elevate the office's social media marketing efforts.

March 2024 Student Employee of the Month: Orion Campbell

Orion is a Freshman Exercise Science/Pre-Health Professional major from Martin, Tennessee. Orion works in the School of Nursing and Health Professionals and was nominated by Summer Cross and Tammy Wright for his enthusiasm, initiative, willingness to adapt, and communication skills. Orion recently led WPSD-TV on a tour through Mason Hall while they were on campus for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new School of Nursing and Health Professionals building.

February 2024 Student Employee of the Month: Bethanie Bailey

Bethanie is a Senior Studio Art major from Gadsden, Tennessee in Crockett County. Bethanie changed her major from Biology, so she still has a year before graduation, but she hopes to work as a Studio Assistant because she enjoys helping people. Bethanie works in the Department of Art & Design. Bethanie was nominated by T. Michael Martin and by Cintia Segovia Figueroa for her motivation, dependability, dedication, and critical thinking.

 

December 2023 Student Employee of the Month: Zoe Knight

Zoe is a Junior English Literature major from Murray, KY. Zoe works in the School of Engineering and was nominated by Molly Embry for her time management, dependability, and organization. Congratulations Zoe!

 

November 2023 Student Employee of the Month: Emma Roach

Emma is a Senior Agriculture major focusing on AgriScience and Technology from Murray, KY. Emma works in the Education Abroad Office. Emma was nominated by Steven Guns and by Christy D'Ambrosio for her dedication, trustworthiness, and effective communication. Congratulations Emma!

 

October 2023 Student Employee of the Month: Olivia Yaste

Olivia is a Senior Pre-Med and Japanese double major from Bowling Green, KY. Olivia works in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work. Olivia was nominated by Katy Hancock and Dee Gupton for her communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. Congratulations, Olivia!

 

September 2023 Student Employee of the Month: Austin Collie

Austin is a Junior Design Engineering Technology major from Murray, KY. Austin has been working in the Housing Office since his Freshman year and was nominated by two of his supervisors (one direct, and one indirect) for showing initiative, professionalism, and critical thinking skills on the job. Great job, Austin!