About Us

Career Services Mission Statement

Murray State University Career Services is a comprehensive career department dedicated to assisting Murray State students, alums, faculty, staff and employers with all aspects of career development/recruitment in a positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment empowering them with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in their career path.

Meet Our Staff!

Matt Purdy

Matt Purdy

Director
Career Services

Where are you from: Chillicothe, Illinois What is your degree(s) in: Masters in Business Administration/Bachelor of Science in marketing What was your first job: McDonalds What are your favorite hobbies: Spending time with family, cooking, DIY projects, golfing, reading, and working out What is your best career advice: Seek out ways to stretch yourself professionally and get out of your comfort zone on a regular basis

Amanda Mansfield

Amanda Mansfield

Career Experience Coordinator
Career Services

Where are you from: Gleason, Tennessee What is your degree(s) in: Bachelor of Science in Sociology, MBA in General Business, pursuing Ed.D. in P-20 and Community Leadership, Specializing in Postsecondary Leadership What was your first job: Summer job in high school at H.I.S. Blue Jeans Factory What are your favorite hobbies: Going to concerts, traveling, trying new things, binge watching shows, and cooking What is your best career advice: Most career paths are nonlinear. Try not to limit yourself, and don't be afraid to explore!

Katie Kriesky

Katie Kriesky

Employer Relations Coordinator
Career Services

Where are you from? Murray, Ky What is your degree(s) in: Bachelors of Science in advertising, Masters of Arts in English Literature What was your first job: Lifeguard at Venture River What are your favorite hobbies? Reading, crocheting and crafting, watching/attending sporting events, playing cozy video games What is your best career advice: Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! Sometimes the best opportunities come when you least expect them.

Rebecca Dyer

Rebecca Dyer

Career Counselor
Career Services

Coming Soon!

Kassia Tucker

Kassia Tucker

Administrative Assistant
Career Services

Where are you from: Murray, KY What is your degree(s) in: Associate of Arts/ pursuing a Bachelor of Integrated Studies within the field of Communication What was your first job: Part-Time Retail Sales Associate at a clothing store called Fashion Bug What are your favorite hobbies: Watching/attending sporting events, traveling, and reading What is your best career advice: Always send a thank you note or email after an interview. Following up with this small gesture may be the tiebreaker between you and another equally qualified candidate.

    
Ashleigh Caldwell

Ashleigh Caldwell

Peer Career Advisor
Career Services

Coming Soon!

Luke Luttrull

Luke Luttrull

Peer Career Advisor
Career Services

Coming Soon!

 
Hannah Blechle

Hannah Blechle

Peer Career Advisor
Career Services

Coming Soon!

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

Office of Career Services

phone icon  270.809.3735

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location icon  100 Oakley Applied Science

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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.

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