The Career Center
The MSU Career Center, through quality programs, events and services, empowers individuals to develop skills that will enhance professional preparation oriented toward careers. The Career Center also serves as a catalyst between employers, students and alumni by offering on-campus interviewing and networking opportunities as well as relevant work experiences prior to graduation. Assistance is provided that compliments the career decision/preparation process in the form of personality and interest inventories, career counseling, resume writing, resume critiques and mock interviewing. In addition, special events are hosted by the Career Center that provide students and alumni with enhancements related to the job search process. Major events held on a regular basis each semester include a variety of Career Fairs, Graduate and Professional School Fair, Education Interview Day and Cooperative Education Interview Days. Special emphasis workshops including dining etiquette, dressing for success, evaluating job offer, etc., are held regularly.
Types of employment available for job seekers through the Career Center include:
- Full-time employment for graduating seniors and alumni
- Cooperative Education (see section on Cooperative Education Program)
- Internship and Professional Practice Internships
- Summer Employment
- Part-time employment during school semesters
Details on all events, programs and services of the Career Center may be found at http://www.career.msstate.edu or by contacting Director, Career Center, PO Box P, Mississippi State, MS 39762.