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How to Answer the “Tell Me About Yourself” Residency Interview Question

One of the most common residency interview questions is deceptively simple: “Tell me about yourself.” Despite its conversational tone, this question can trip up even the most well-prepared medical students. In this detailed guide, we’ll take a deep dive into …

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17 early career jobs that map well to health science 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 health science majors, career mapping is especially valuable because the field is …

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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.