SENIOR MEETING Congratulations - Murray State University

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

• 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
• NO CHARGE!!!

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

CAREER FAIRS

                                            85%
▪ Agriculture   Career Fair
 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
 Wed, March 4| 2-5PM
                                            positions are
▪ Teacher Fair
 Fri, March 13| 8 AM–noon
                                            NEVER
                                              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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