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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 at Murray State University 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 Murray State!

Have a student employee you want to nominate? Nominate them at this link:

September 2025 Student Employee of the Month: Jasmine Hornbuckle

A psychology student, Jasmine works in the housing office and has made quite the impression on her team. Her nomination included details about her critical thinking and communication skills, as well as what a great team member she is.

One testimonial about Jasmine included the following: 鈥溾��As a student who lives on campus, Jasmine not only shares the benefits of campus living but also models it. She shares her personal experiences with callers, offering relatable insights and practical advice about living on campus and working with the Housing Office. Additionally, she has taken on a leadership role in training new student workers, helping them transition smoothly into their positions鈥︹��