Expand Your Network/Find a Mentor

Networking is a powerful tool that can open doors to opportunities, provide career guidance, and foster personal and professional growth. Explore these practical tips, proven strategies, and valuable resources to help you expand your network, forge strong connections, and develop the skills that will pave the way for your future success.

Building a Cohesive Executive Brand Across LinkedIn, Presentations, and Public Speaking

Picture this: You give a great talk at an industry event. You impress many possible partners. But later, when they look you up on LinkedIn, they see a profile that does not match the lively leader they just met.

Today, …

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5 Elevator Pitch Examples (Plus How to Write and Deliver Yours)

Imagine that you step into an elevator and come face-to-face with someone who could change the course of your career: a potential employer, investor, or mentor. You only have 30 seconds before reaching the next floor—what do you say to …

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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…

Progressing Underrepresented Talent to Leadership

Taught by Madecraft
As a leader, you have the opportunity to progress underrepresented talent to leadership roles, fostering diversity and inclusion within your…

Retain Your Talent with These Six Tips

Taught by Madecraft
Retaining top talent is crucial for reducing turnover and boosting productivity. In this course, expert Kolby Goodman provides practical steps…

Mentoring Employees in the Era of AI

Taught by Ruth Gotian
Artificial intelligence has created a lot of uncertainty in the workforce. Employees are often unclear if they will have a…

Mentoring Tips for Senior Leaders

Taught by Ruth Gotian
This course aims to help senior leaders and executives learn the skills necessary to excel as mentors to their direct…

Coaching Your Team to Excellence and Promotability

Taught by Lisa Gates
Managers who invest in coaching and developing their employees see those investments pay off when their employees stay, deliver excellence…

How to Set Up an Effective Intern Program

Taught by Kelly Soifer
Are you ready to build an intern program that benefits both your organization and future talent? In this course, Kelly…

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,…

Activating Talent Mobility for Leaders

Taught by Alisa Cohn
Discover essential tools and strategies for leaders to promote internal mobility within their organizations. Emphasizing the leader’s role as a…

Nano Tips for Managers to Become Coaches with Shawn Hunter

Taught by Shawn Hunter
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, join…

Business Etiquette for the Modern Workplace: Defining Business Etiquette

Taught by Nisha Trivedi
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven workplace, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to best conduct yourself in unique or…

Business Etiquette: Meetings, Meals, and Networking Events: Navigate the Nuance of Etiquette

Taught by Toni Purvis
Business etiquette is a key skill to build successful relationships and make a positive impression in work environments. In this…

Leadership Foundations: Welcome to Leadership Foundations

Taught by Dr. Shirley Davis
Leadership—the art of influencing and developing others to achieve their highest potential—is often identified as the most critical role in…

Hybrid Coaching for Leaders

Taught by Alisa Cohn
Discover the essentials of how to coach employees in hybrid and remote work settings. In this course, LinkedIn Top Voice…

Being a Good Mentor

Taught by Sanyin Siang
Get practical, proven advice for mentors from Sanyin Siang, a globally recognized expert in coaching and mentoring. In this course,…

AI Fluency: Generative AI for Career Coaches by Microsoft and NAWB

Taught by National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB)
Discover the foundations of AI fluency, responsible use, and effective prompting, as you apply these skills to real-world coaching scenarios.…

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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.