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What Is a One-Way Interview—and How to Ace It

Job interviews are already nerve-wracking enough. Now imagine having to record your answers alone, with no real-time human interaction. That’s exactly what happens in a one-way interview. This pre-recorded interview type is becoming more common, but it can feel impersonal …

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18 Jobs in Gardening and Horticulture (With Salaries)

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If you love working with plants, there are many career options in gardening and horticulture that you can pursue. Whether you prefer creating inviting outdoor spaces, improving food supplies or developing new plant varieties, you …

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Mississippi State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Mississippi State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Mississippi State University Campus Transportation

Mississippi State University Campus Transportation

New to the MSU campus? Visit Mississippi State’s Transportation website or stop by the Roberts Building and learn more about …

Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources

Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources

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LinkedIn Learning

Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile for Opportunities and Growth

Taught by Kim Kaupe
In this course, Kim Kaupe—an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host and a self-described superfan of LinkedIn—shares with you all the…

How to Make a Positive First Impression with a Hiring Manager

Discover how to make a positive first impression with a hiring manager with career coach Brittany Hayles. This course outlines…

Color Trends

Taught by Nicte Cuevas
Color is a deeply rooted form of communication—a universal language than can be understood 60,000 times faster than text alone.…

Architectural Materials: Designing for Excellence and Sustainability

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Join instructor and architect Branka Knezevic as she explores a wide range of current design practices using architectural materials for…

Navigating Complexity in Your Organization: Critical Soft Skills

Taught by Timothy Smith
The world is evolving at warp speed, and trying to keep up can sometimes be too much, too quickly. Organizations…

How to Build a Brand

Taught by Neil Blumenthal
Think about your favorite brand. What’s their story? What do they do? What do they stand for? In six short…

The Importance of Regenerative Agriculture to Business Transformation

Taught by David Bennell
In this course, David Bennell—a sustainability expert with deep experience in food, forestry, technology, and fashion—explores the innovative field of…

Networking and Relationship Building for Creatives

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Elevate your creative prowess as you unlock the secrets of effective communication, collaboration, and leadership in the world of architecture,…

Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity: How the Economy is Transforming

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability is quickly becoming a must-have in business—a technical skill set that employees, managers, and executives need to gain deeper…

How Countries are Embracing Green Skills

Taught by Sue Duke
As nations and industries worldwide make commitments toward a more environmentally sustainable future, many questions must be considered. How can…

Agriculture: How John Deere Embeds AI into Farm Machines

Taught by Haiyan Wang and Anil Gupta
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Healthcare: How AI is Transforming Healthcare

Taught by Anil Gupta
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Sustainability as an Innovation Opportunity

Taught by Leyla Acaroglu
Sustainability is quickly becoming a must-have in business—a technical skill set that employees, managers, and executives need to gain deeper…

Sustainable Project Management: Strategies to Boost Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact

Taught by Ricardo Vargas
Implementing sustainable practices is not just the ethical thing to do, it’s a strategic differentiator for organizations. In this course,…

Climate Justice and Sustainable Business Practices

Taught by Kym Ali, MSN,RN
In this course, workplace wellness expert Kym Ali delves into the concepts of climate change and climate justice, examining their…

Sustainability Foundations: Core Concepts

Taught by Amy Luers
Solving the environmental crisis we’re in is a critically important topic for everyone to consider in life and at work,…

Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
Looking for a greener job? Why wait when the world is hiring? Climate change and sustainability are transforming today’s economy,…

Aquaculture: How Aquabyte Applies Machine Learning to Fish Farming

Taught by Haiyan Wang
AI is rapidly becoming an increasingly important technology for every company in every industry. As a general purpose technology, similar…

Career Advice from Some of the Biggest Names in Business: Tory Burch

Taught by LinkedIn News
What if you could get career advice from the world’s most influential thinkers, leaders, and innovators? People who have run…

Career Advice from Some of the Biggest Names in Business: Diane Von Furstenberg

Taught by LinkedIn News
What if you could get career advice from the world’s most influential thinkers, leaders, and innovators? People who have run…
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Alumni Connections

Robert Chaz Ingram

Alumni
  • Pearl, MS
  • Natural Resources Specialist Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Meet Robert Chaz

Brett Forman

Alumni
  • Kokomo, IN
  • Research Associate Corteva Agriscience
Meet Brett

Sharli Shepherd

Alumni
  • Jackson, MS
Meet Sharli

John McKee

Alumni
  • Friars Point, MS
  • Board Of Directors Coahoma Electric Power Assn
Meet John

Kenneth Avery

Alumni
  • Madison, MS
  • Chief Executive Officer Verdesian Life Sciences
Meet Kenneth

Jeff Tarsi

Alumni
  • Collierville, TN
  • SVP North American Operations Nutrien Ag Solutions
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beverly thomas

Alumni
  • Weatherford, TX
  • Owner Cold Springs Farm
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Tenor Kapp

Alumni
  • Prattville, AL
  • Fiber Procurement Specialist International Paper
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Charles (Stan) Speed

Alumni
  • Okeechobee, FL
  • Pasture Manager Lykes Bros. Inc.
Meet Charles (Stan)

Russell Black

Alumni
  • Indianola, MS
Meet Russell

Michael Rochelle

Alumni
  • Hernando, MS
  • Merchant Ecom Agroindustries
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Curtis Hopkins

Alumni
  • Flora, MS
  • N/A n/a
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Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

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Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

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