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Job and internship searching can feel like a full-time job. Whether you’re just getting started or tired of sending apps into the void, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not stuck. We’re here to help you search with purpose and confidence.

Let’s break it down.

How to Land a Job in a Tough Job Market

Let’s face it: The job market officially SUCKS.

Whether it was all the private sector layoffs of the last few years…

…or the new government layoffs this year…

…or just the general paralysis created by tariffs and change…

…it’s a …

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Why You Should NOT Search for Jobs with AI

Everyone knows AI is great for job searching, right?

WRONG. ⚡️

While AI is crazy powerful for career exploration, resume optimization, and even interview prep, let’s be brutally honest:

It *SUCKS* at actually searching for jobs.

Why? 🤔

Because AI’s …

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Career Resources

Career Center Summer Internship Support Fund

The MSU Career Center is dedicated to enhancing students’ career success. Through the Summer Internship Support Fund, students can now …

LinkedIn Learning

How to Network Like a Leader

Taught by Madecraft
Networking is not just about collecting contacts; it’s about building meaningful relationships. In this course, executive coach, speaker, and psychologist…

Negotiating Your Job Offer and Salary

Taught by Emily Liou
In this course, ex-recruiter and current certified career coach, Emily Liou, prepares you to confidently negotiate your job offer. Watch…

The Step-by-Step Guide to Rock Your Job Interview

Taught by Anna Belyaeva
In this course, founder of The Career Diet and career coach Anna Belyaeva provides a step-by-step guide to prepare for,…

Build an Online Networking Plan to Land Your Next Role

Taught by Anna Belyaeva
In a competitive job market, you need tactical strategies that allow you to tap into the opportunities of networking and…

Get a Remote Data Science Job

Taught by Madecraft
There has never been a better time to find the balance between your work life and your personal life. In…

Building a Portfolio Career: Diversify Your Income and Do More of What You Love

Taught by Jenny Foss
In a rapidly shifting job market, it’s important to build a career portfolio—a career where you have agility, more than…

Resume Makeover

Taught by Jenny Foss
A resume is a key tool in your job search, so how can you really make it shine? In this…

15 Tips for Landing a Data Science Job

Taught by Madecraft
Finding and landing the perfect data science job can be challenging, but as demand and flexibility in the field grow,…

Learning LinkedIn

Taught by Garrick Chow
Learn to harness the power of LinkedIn to connect with professionals, companies, and groups in your industry and beyond. Discover…

Ten Questions to Ask in Informational Interviews

Taught by Madecraft
Informational interviews are gateways to career insight, industry knowledge, and networking opportunities. In this course, former HR director Keisha Haymore…

Impress Interviewers with These Five Questions

Taught by Madecraft
Interviews are used to see if you would be a good fit for a specific role. They are also used…

Job Search Strategies

Taught by Valerie Sutton
In this course, author Valerie Sutton shares the latest techniques to find jobs efficiently and effectively. This course teaches you…

How to Change Careers by Building a Powerful LinkedIn Profile

Taught by Nickquolette Barrett
Join Nickquolette Barrett as she demystifies the process of using LinkedIn for career growth. In this course, you’ll learn how…

How to Find the Work You Love

Taught by Madecraft
Do you know what your career goals are or you’re on the right track to get there? This course will…

Strategic B2B Networking for Driving Sales

Taught by Robbie Kellman Baxter
Referrals and relationships fuel sales success. Strong networks lead to more deals closed. That’s why continuously expanding your network is…

Learning LinkedIn for Students

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Learn how to tap into the power of LinkedIn to find internships, jobs, and valuable connections. In this course, Oliver…

How to Follow Up on a Job Application

Taught by Madeline Mann
So many job seekers give up when they don’t hear back on a job. However, if they implement the strategies…

Working with Recruiters to Get a Job

Taught by Jenny Foss
While most job seekers know that recruiters—or headhunters—exist, many don’t understand what recruiters do or how they can help make…

Turning an Internship into a Job

Taught by Elise Gelwicks
Internships are the best way to set yourself up for the top jobs in your field. Being an intern can…

A Career Strategist’s Guide to Getting a Job

Taught by Jenny Foss
Explore strategies designed to increase the chances of hearing back from potential employers, including how to get a resume past…

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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