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.

Lead with Curiosity, Not Your Résumé: Smarter Networking Strategies

It’s no secret that networking plays a key role in career growth, but it gets tricky when you’re actively job hunting. Reaching out to former colleagues, industry peers, or new connections can quickly come across as transactional if not handled …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Bulldog Mentor Program

Ring In Your Legacy!

Each academic year, student mentees are partnered with alumni mentors for individualized mentorship experiences via the Bulldog Network, a professional networking platform exclusive to Mississippi State University. Each student participant is matched with an alumni mentor …

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Katie Corban Associate Director for Career Services and Programs
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Career Resources

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…

When a Paycheck Is Not Enough

Taught by Boston Consulting Group
Pay, promotion, and benefits have traditionally been the cornerstone of successful hiring and employee retention strategies. But what happens when…

Seven Coaching Tips for New Leaders

Taught by Madecraft
Gain essential coaching techniques to foster team growth and enhance individual performance as a new leader. This course, led by…

Nano Tips for Effective Sponsorship as a Leader with India Gary-Martin

Taught by India Gary-Martin
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, India…

Nano Tips to Find the Right Executive Coach with Elayne Fluker

Taught by Elayne Fluker
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in seconds. In this installment, executive coach…

Nano Tips for Navigating Mentorship in the Workplace with Kristi Kennebrew

Taught by Kristi Kennebrew
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course Kristi…

Attracting, Hiring, and Working with Gen Z

Taught by Sophie Wade
The youngest and most digitally literate generation is now entering the workforce: Generation Z, also known as post-millennials. Gen Z…

Hiring and Managing UX Professionals

Taught by Cory Lebson
UX professionals help shape your product into something your users will love. You need people with the creative skills to…

Delivering Employee Feedback

Taught by Todd Dewett
As a manager, you’re charged with helping your employees stretch and grow their skills. This is largely accomplished via the…

Performance Management: Conducting Performance Reviews

Taught by Todd Dewett
Performance reviews can have a huge impact on your employee’s future. In this short course, the second installment in the…

Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Taught by Tiffany Jameson
Neurodiversity is an important part of DEI efforts, but how can you recruit and support neurodivergent talent, or even build…

How to Give Feedback People Can Actually Use

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
Feedback is a gift, but how can you make your feedback valuable to its recipients? In this course, adapted from…

Generative AI, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition

Taught by Glen Cathey
Generative AI will have profound effects on fields like recruiting and talent acquisition. But how quickly will these changes take…

Effective Coaching Skills for Leaders Under Pressure

Taught by Ron Carucci
Great leaders make effective coaching a top priority. But to do it well, they must overcome all kinds of hurdles.…

Skills and the Internal Talent Marketplace

Taught by Erica Keswin
“Look inward” may sound like new-age advice for personal growth, but it’s also a great strategy for finding and hiring:…

HR Reps: Here’s How to Invest in Your Employees

Taught by Latisha Russell
Explore the significance of investing in your employees with HR expert Latisha B. Russell. This course delves into the concept…

Coach Your Team to Learn, Stretch, and Grow

Taught by Ruth Gotian
Setting the bar high for curiosity and innovation is critical if you want your team to succeed. But how do…

Giving and Receiving Feedback

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
All professionals are trying to get better at what they do. No matter where you work, or what your role,…

Taking the Fear out of Feedback

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
What’s the best way to give and receive effective feedback? How do you hold feedback conversations without all the angst…

Running Effective Design Critiques

Taught by Tom Green
Most people want and appreciate feedback and constructive criticism about their work—until they get it. If done poorly, a critique…

Alumni Connections

  • Indianola, MS
Meet Shakira
  • Starkville, MS
Meet Livingston
Meet Hannah
Meet Christopher
  • Paris, TN
Meet Patrick
Meet John Wesley
  • Starkville, MS
Meet Amine
  • Starkville, MS
Meet Soukaina

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