🚨 Heads up! Drop-In Services will be unavailable September 8-9 and September 14-18 as our staff assists with Career Expo events and preparations. Be sure to schedule an appointment if you need career support during these dates!

Alumni

Your career journey doesn’t end at graduation. Whether you’re searching for your first professional position, changing careers, pursuing graduate school, or looking to grow in your current field, the Mississippi State University Career Center is here to support you. Explore career resources, connect with employers, and access tools designed to help you achieve your professional goals at every stage of your career. Hail State!

Mississippi State University students at graduation.


Interviewing & Professional Branding

Build confidence and present yourself professionally throughout the hiring process.

Resources

  • Elevator Pitch Guide
  • Big Interview
  • LinkedIn Profile Guide
  • Personal Branding
  • Networking Tips
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Mississippi State University graduation ceremony.  The image shows a student wearing a graduation cap decorated with the Mississippi State University maroon and white "State" logo during a commencement ceremony.

Graduate School Planning

Explore programs and determine the best path to achieve your academic and career goals.

Resources

  • Is Graduate School Right for Me?
  • Researching Graduate Programs
  • Graduate School Timeline
  • Funding Your Graduate Education
  • Graduate School Planning Checklist

Career Growth

Continue building your career long after graduation.

Resources

  • Salary Negotiation
  • Employer Info Sessions
  • Industry Associations
  • Continuing Education
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Photo: students and employers at the Mississippi State University Career Expo at the Mill

Job & Internship Search

Find opportunities and develop a successful job search strategy.

Resources

  • Remote Job Search Resources
  • Connections Job Board
  • CareerShift
  • Job Search Strategies
  • Federal Employment Resources

Bulldog Mentor Program

Connect with fellow Bulldogs through mentoring.

Resources

  • Become a Mentor
  • Find a Mentor
  • Mentor & Mentee Resources
  • Program FAQs
  • Alumni Success Stories
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Featured Articles

18 early career jobs that map well to engineering majors

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to achieve your goals. For engineering majors, career mapping is especially important because the field spans multiple …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to stop comparing your job search to everyone else’s

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple way of describing something many people learn the hard way: measuring your own life against …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Career Resources

LinkedIn Learning

How to Start Your STEM Career

Taught by Keith Thomson
Are you ready to grow your career in science, technology, engineering, and math—more commonly known as STEM? This course is…

Project Management Foundations

Taught by Bonnie Biafore
View Bonnie’s LinkedIn Newsletter   Project management is a set of techniques that anyone can apply to achieve goals and…

Top 10 Skills for AI Systems Designers

Taught by Ben Sullins
Check out the Top 10 Skills series, where career experts and LinkedIn Learning instructors walk you through the most important…

UX Deep Dive: Remote Research

Taught by Amanda Stockwell
When your job as a UX researcher is entirely based on learning about people and their behaviors, how do you…

Cybersecurity Careers and Certifications

Taught by Marc Menninger
Demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been higher—and it’s only projected to keep growing. Interested in finding a job in…

Remote Work Foundations

Taught by Alexandra Samuel
When you unlock the power of remote work, you can ditch your commute, work where you focus best, and spend…

Tips for Job Seekers from Today’s Top Business Leaders

Taught by LinkedIn News
In this course, high-profile business leaders share short, actionable advice for anyone searching for a job. Learn how to identify…

Finding a Job on LinkedIn

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Explore strategic ways to use LinkedIn to elevate your job search process and connect with the right people to find…

Getting into the Mind of the Hiring Manager

Taught by Dawn Graham
Although technology is engaged in many ways in the hiring process, those systems are programmed by people who have their…

Get Hired at a Top Company: Strategies from Amazon VP Ofori Agboka

Taught by LinkedIn News
Landing a job at a top company isn’t just about luck—it’s about knowing how to stand out. Get a behind-the-scenes…

AI Fluency: Generative AI for Career Growth and Job Search

Taught by Microsoft and NAWB
Ready to supercharge your job search? Join this beginner‑friendly, self‑paced course to discover how generative AI and Microsoft Copilot can…

Create a Job Search Routine on LinkedIn

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Explore strategic ways to use LinkedIn to elevate your job search process and connect with the right people to find…

Alumni Connections

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  • Indianola, MS
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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

Mailing Address

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

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

*Drop-in services are available only during the Fall and Spring semesters when classes are in session.