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Students offer mixed opinions regarding campus employment, from wages to scheduling.

Students offer mixed opinions about on-campus employment

MacKenzie Rogers, Lifestyle Editor February 29, 2024

When it comes to getting a job while in college, many flock to on-campus positions to avoid commutes. However, with hundreds of people applying for the...

Students attending the Career Fair can meet with employers and graduate schools.

Career Fair provides networking opportunities

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

Murray State Career Services has some vital tips for students hoping to make a good impression at the upcoming Career Expo this March. The Career Expo...

Now is a great time for a refresher on some of the free resources that are available on campus.

Advance your education: utilize Murray State’s free campus resources

Gray Hawkins, Contributing Writer October 5, 2023

Midterms are approaching fast, and tensions are rising for the student body. As stressors increase, it is a good time to remind students of a few free...

Winslow Dining Hall is one of several locations on campus where students interested in seeking employment can find work. (Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News)

Departments across campus seek student workers

Erinn Finley, News Editor March 9, 2023

Colleges and universities may offer on-campus jobs to help students gain experience and earn money. Murray State currently has multiple job opportunities...

(Cade Utterback/The News)

Career Services talks dinner etiquette after campus event cancellation

April 21, 2020

Dionte Berry Contributing Writer [email protected] After campus closed, many events were canceled including the Career Services’ Etiquette...

(Bryce Anglin/The News)

Career Services continue to support students during pandemic

April 17, 2020

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] As summer nears, many students have planned to intern for companies or enter the workforce upon...

(Colton Colglazier/The News)

Students get career ready at JCPenney

September 26, 2019

Mallory Hlava Contributing Writer [email protected] Murray State University students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to shop for...

Photo by Stephanie Anderson/The News

Students suit up at JCPenney

February 21, 2019

Story by Ciara Benham, Staff writer  Over 400 Murray State students and staff members received a 40 percent discount on professional attire as a part...

Career Services switches to Handshake

Career Services switches to Handshake

October 17, 2018

Story by Allison Boggan, Staff writer Graphic by Savannah Jane Walton/The News Murray State has joined Handshake, a career management platform that...

Career Fairs held this week

Career Fairs held this week

March 13, 2017

Story by Michelle Hawks, Contributing writer The semesterly career fairs will be held this week. The All Majors and Skills Career Fair is Tuesday,...

Purdy begins role as Career Services director

Purdy begins role as Career Services director

March 7, 2017

Story by Michelle Hawks, Contributing writer Matt Purdy began his new role as director of career services on March 1. Before coming to Murray State,...

Finalists for career services director hold forums

Finalists for career services director hold forums

October 26, 2016

Story by Emily Williams, Contributing writer Murray State is in the process of hiring a new director of Career Services. Jordan Smith, chair of the...

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