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SENIOR MEETING

Congratulations!!!

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS!

GRADUATION EVENTS & DATES

▪ Senior Salute [Bookstore]

▪ March 24, 25, 26| 10 AM – 5:30 PM | Curris Center ▪ Order caps, gowns, hoods, stoles and honor cords

▪ Senior Breakfast [Student Affairs]

▪ April 29| 8:00 AM | Curris Center Ballroom

▪ Commencement

▪ Saturday, May 9| Time TBD| CFSB Center

COMPLETE FINANCIAL AID EXIT COUNSELING

▪ Required if you received a loan ▪ studentloans.gov ▪ nslds.ed.gov | 1.800.433.3243 ▪ MSU Financial Aid

▪ 270.809.2546 ▪ msu.sfa@murraystate.edu ▪ 500 Sparks Hall

PREPARE FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL (IF APPLICABLE)

▪ Over 40+ degrees and certificates offered at the graduate level ▪ Classes offered in traditional format, online & at extended campuses ▪ Costs are similar to undergraduate rates ▪ Go to murraystate.edu/apply (most do not have deadlines) ▪ Explore additional Graduate School info: murraystate.edu/career ▪ Schedule an appointment for help editing your Personal Statement ▪ Mar 3 – Career & Grad School Fair (2-5pm @ Curris Center Ballrooms)

JOIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

▪ Preserve and promote the Racer Traditions that make Murray State

the finest place we know

▪ Support the next generation of Racers through recruitment

assistance, student scholarships, professional development and career and social networking

▪ Build and nurture lifelong relationships with other alumni in support

• f Murray State's mission

▪ Protect your investment and your legacy by helping to ensure your

Alma Mater and your degree program stay strong

▪ Maintain vital two-way communication and engagement with the

University, allowing us to keep in touch about the exciting things happening in your life and in ours

▪ Leverage a powerful alumni voice on behalf of the Murray State

before lawmakers and donors

SOME DATA

Resource: https://www.ebiinc.com/resources/blog/hiring-statistics

▪ The average job opening attracts 250 resumes. ▪ Only 2% of applicants will be called for an interview for the

average job opening.

▪ The interview process takes an average of 22.9 days. ▪ It takes five to six weeks on average to get a job offer. ▪ Only 14.9% of hires are made from a job board candidate.

SENIOR CHECK-IN MEETING

▪ Schedule an appointment to discuss:

▪ A networking plan

▪ Educating your references

▪ Career search schedule ▪ Graduate school options/applications ▪ Interview strategies ▪ Compensation packages

100 Oakley Applied Science Bldg 270.809.3735 msu.careers@murraystate.edu

Interview Coaching

▪ Prepare for all types of interviews

▪ Phone interviews ▪ Skype interviews ▪ In-person interviews

▪ Schedule a Mock Interview with Career

Services

BUILD & UTILIZE YOUR NETWORK

▪ Professional

▪ Employers ▪ Professors

▪ Personal

▪ Family & friends ▪ People at place of worship ▪ Hairdresser/manicurist ▪ Walking/exercise partners ▪ Doctors, dentists, etc. ▪ People in same organization

▪ Professional-personal

▪ Close professors & classmates ▪ Coworkers ▪ Direct supervisors

▪ Casual

▪ People at gym or intramural field ▪ Salespeople ▪ Maintenance workers at your apt. ▪ People you meet at grocery store ▪ Wait staff/managers at

restaurants

▪ Casual acquaintances from party ▪ New introductions

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TRAINING & CAREER EVENTS

Spring 2020

Spring Fashion Show

Tuesday, February 4 @ 7pm Barkley Room, Curris Center

CAREER CLOSET

• CHOOSE FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF MEN’S AND

WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING – FOR FREE!

• PERFECT FOR AN UPCOMING INTERVIEW, MEETING, OR

THE CAREER FAIR!

• ONE OUTFIT PER STUDENT PER SEMESTER
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Murray State Disney Career Panel

Tuesday, February 11 5:00PM Mississippi Room, Curris Center

CAREER FAIRS

▪Agriculture Career Fair

Wed, February 5| 9–12:30PM

▪All Majors Career & Grad School Fair

Tues, March 3| 2-5PM

▪STEM/OSH Career & Grad School Fair

Wed, March 4| 2-5PM

▪Teacher Fair

Fri, March 13| 8 AM–noon

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Over 7000 videos covering various careers and advice! Access via the ‘Students/Alumni’ page at murraystate.edu/career

Career Labs! Date Topic Event Time

Jan 22 Resumes and Cover Letters 12:30 Jan 29 Seeking an On-Campus Job 12:30 Feb 5 Handshake 12:30 Feb 19 Networking 101 12:30 Feb 26 Career Fair Boot Camp 12:30 Mar 25 Humanities and the job market 12:30 April 1 Internships and You! 12:30 April 8 International Student Job Search 12:30 April 15 Choosing your major 12:30 April 22 Starting your own business 12:30

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