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

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 ▪ Professional-personal ▪ Employers ▪ Close professors & classmates ▪ Professors ▪ Coworkers ▪ Personal ▪ Direct supervisors ▪ Family & friends ▪ Casual ▪ People at place of worship ▪ People at gym or intramural field ▪ Hairdresser/manicurist ▪ Salespeople ▪ Walking/exercise partners ▪ Maintenance workers at your apt. ▪ Doctors, dentists, etc. ▪ People you meet at grocery store ▪ People in same organization ▪ 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 • C HOOSE FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF MEN ’ S AND WOMEN ’ S PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING – F OR FREE! • P ERFECT FOR AN UPCOMING INTERVIEW , MEETING , OR THE CAREER FAIR ! • O NE OUTFIT PER STUDENT PER SEMESTER • NO CHARGE!!!

Murray State Tuesday, February 11 Disney Career Panel 5:00PM Mississippi Room, Curris Center

CAREER FAIRS ▪ Agriculture Career Fair 85% Wed, February 5| 9 – 12:30PM ▪ All Majors Career & Grad School Fair Tues, March 3| 2-5PM of open ▪ STEM/OSH Career & Grad School Fair positions are Wed, March 4| 2-5PM NEVER ▪ Teacher Fair Fri, March 13| 8 AM – noon posted!

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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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