KEEP GRADES UP
- Grades matter to employers and grad schools
- Grades communicate your knowledge base
- Good grades imply a strong work ethic
EXPLORE WHO YOU ARE
Career Services provides the following :
- One-on-one career counseling / coaching
- Career assessments (interests , values , personality , skills , etc.)
EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS
Participate in the following
- Networking and information interviews
- Job Shadowing
- Researching
GET INVOLVED IN CAMPUS LIFE
- Develop leadership and teamwork skills
- Demonstrate problem solving skills
- Explore diverse options through MSU’s Student Orgs website
GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
- Demonstrate an understanding of the greater world
- Explore opportunities to give back and serve in the Murray community
DEVELOP COMPUTER SKILLS
- Know how to design a database , write a business letter and produce a presentation
- Check grammar and spelling on social media
- Take a basic computer course
BUILD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Verbal and written communication skills are two of the top 10 skills sought by recruiters
- Career Services , Races Writing Center and Racer Oral Communication Center can help
COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP
- Prepare for future jobs and grad programs
- Explore careers and determine career fit
- Racer Tracks (myGate) and Career Fairs are great resources for finding internships
PREPARE FOR DIVERSE WORLD
- The American workforce is diverse
- Learn about different people and cultures
- Consider participating in Study Abroad or National Student Exchange
USE CAREER SERVICES ALL 4 yrs
- Major/career exploration
- Internship , part-time and full-time job search
- Resume and cover letter writing
- Interview skill development
- Job search / grad school plan development
