Faculty/Staff Information
Testimonials
- Associate Professor | School of Nursing
- Senior Lecturer | Veterinary Technology
- Professor | Department of Music
“…I believe the advice given by Career Services has made our graduating nursing students feel more comfortable and confident in their resumes and interviewing skills as they go out and seek jobs.”
“…There are so many positive impacts with the knowledge you share with our students…. (they) motivate the students to shine with upbeat, positive attitudes, in not just interviews, but in everyday life!”
"Career Services has provided my students quite a few useful services such as practice with mock interviews, professional headshots, and advice on resumes & job applications. It has been helpful for our music students to meet friendly staff who are outside our subject area but who are well-versed in all aspects of professionalism.“
Career Services is Here to Help!
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:
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Enhance your resume and be more marketable for the full-time job search
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Build your professional network
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Expand understanding about your chosen industry or field
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Develop general work functions and workplace etiquette
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Gain exposure to organizational culture, latest trends, technologies and practices
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Develop transferable skills: communication, time management, report writing, customer service, etc.
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!
Sample Career Services Assignments
Career Services is happy to work hand in hand with faculty to develop career-oriented assignments and tasks for your students. We have put together some of the more popular activities past faculty have used and invite you to take advantage of these pre-made resources. (NOTE: The “Audience” column is merely a suggestion and can always be modified)
We are always happy to work with our students - it’s easiest if we have a heads-up that things like the following will be included on your syllabus. On a related note, consider having us come and speak to your class - We can spend as little as 5 minutes or as long as an entire class session. Simply fill out our handy presentation request form to get the reservations process started.
Assignment |
Audience |
Instructions |
Follow-up/Assignment verification |
Career Discovery |
Freshmen/Sophomores/Undecided students |
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Report run by Career Services |
Career Exploration |
Freshmen/Sophomores/Undecided students |
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Write-up turned in by student |
Resume Review |
Most underclassmen |
If students don't have a resume, we recommend referring to our Career Services Handbook to develop a rudimentary version. If a student does have a resume, they can email it to msu.eresume@murraystate.edu to have it reviewed by one of our staff. |
Student could turn in updated/refreshed resume |
Handshake Activation |
All students |
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Students can turn in a PDF or printout of their profile |
Mock Interview |
Juniors/Seniors/Graduate Students |
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Report run by Career Services |
Contact Us
Office of Career Services
phone icon 270.809.3735
email icon msu.careerservices@murraystate.edu
location icon 100 Oakley Applied Science
Office Hours & Appointments
Office Hours
Fall and Spring
Monday — Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Summer
Monday — Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Walk-In Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Summer: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Walk-In Appointments Available: Resumes, Cover Letters and Basic Questions
Scheduled Appointments
Please schedule appointments on Handshake or call us at 270.809.3735. Scheduled Appointments are required for Major/Minor Counseling, Career Assessments and Mock Interviews.