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 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!