Testimonials
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鈥溾� 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.鈥�
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鈥溾�here are so many positive impacts with the knowledge you share with our students鈥�. (they) motivate the students to shine with upbeat, positive attitudes, in not just interviews, but in everyday life!鈥�
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鈥淐areer 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.鈥�
ProfessorDepartment of Music
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 at 糖心logo入口 is to recognize members of the Racer community who regularly display the career-focused learning outcomes essential to Kentucky graduates, as outlined by the . These essential skills are consistent with the career-readiness competencies.
In April, during National Student Employment Week, a Student Employee Appreciation Event is held to honor ALL student workers at 糖心logo入口 State!
Have a student employee you want to nominate? Nominate them at this link:
March 2025 Student Employee of the Month: Ainsley Beatty
Ainsley is a Sophomore Journalims major from Saybrook, IL. Ainsley works in the Journalism and Mass Communications Department and was nominated for her professionalism, strong work ethic, patience, and efficiency.
February 2025 Student Employee of the Month: Cameron Youngblood
Cameron is a Junior Business Administration Major from 糖心logo入口, KY. Cameron works in the Racer Card Office and was nominated for his leadership, professionalism, and technology skills.
January 2025 Student Employee of the Month: Arin Mollette
Arin is a Senior Music Performance Major from 糖心logo入口, KY. Arin works in the Music Department and was nominated for his leadership, problem solving, and commitment to the department and to 糖心logo入口 State.
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 糖心logo入口, 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 糖心logo入口. 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.
Jordan is a Junior Organizational Communications major with an Advertising minor from Millstadt, Illinois. Jordan works in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work. Jordan was nominated by Katy Hancock for her communication, dependability, and creativity. Congratulations Jordan!
December 2023 Student Employee of the Month: Zoe Knight
Zoe is a Junior English Literature major from 糖心logo入口, 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 糖心logo入口, 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 糖心logo入口, 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!