Welcome to the Career Center’s Digital Resource Library! Your career journey starts here. Explore a variety of resources designed to help you discover career paths, develop career-ready skills, prepare for internships and jobs, and make the most of your Mississippi State experience—all in one convenient location.
How to Get Started with Connections
Keep your Connections profile up to date to receive personalized job and internship recommendations, search for opportunities, and connect with employers. Expand your job search even further with Career Shift, a powerful resource for exploring jobs, internships, employer contacts, and networking opportunities beyond campus. Log in now with your MSU NetID and password.
Start Early: Prepare for Jobs and Internships
Your career journey starts before your senior year! The Career Center encourages students to begin exploring career opportunities early by building connections, gaining experience, and developing professional skills throughout their college experience. Utilize Career Center resources, meet with a Career Advisor, attend career fairs and networking events, create or update your Connections profile, and explore internship and job opportunities to stay prepared and competitive in the workforce.
Start early. Explore opportunities. Build your future.
Log in and explore job and internship opportunities, update your profile, and connect with employers.
Meet with a Career Advisor for personalized guidance on career exploration, resumes, interviews, and job searches.
Participate in career fairs, employer information sessions, workshops, and networking events to build connections and learn about opportunities
Career Development Videos
Career & Professional Development
Build a Resume
Start building your resume early! The Career Center can help you create a professional, ATS-friendly resume that highlights your skills and accomplishments, preparing you for internships, part-time jobs, and full-time career opportunities.
Try Big Interview
Practice your interview skills anytime with Big Interview. This online platform allows you to practice and record your responses, receive AI-powered feedback, and build confidence before your next interview.
Take An Assessment
Discover careers that match your interests, strengths, and personality with career assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory, TypeFocus, or O*NET Interest Profiler. Meet with a Career Advisor to review your results and explore career options.
Meet with an Advisor
Career Advisors provide personalized guidance for every stage of your career journey. Get help with resumes, internships, interviewing, job searches, and graduate school planning. Schedule an appointment today!
Career Center Guide
The Career Center Handbook is your guide to career success. Find tips on resumes, interviews, networking, internships, job searching, and professional etiquette—all in one place.
Bulldog Mentor Program
The Bulldog Mentor Program connects MSU students with alumni and professionals who can provide career advice, industry insights, and networking opportunities. A mentor can help you build confidence and prepare for your future career.
MyCareer Closet
My Career Closet provides Mississippi State students with professional attire for career fairs, interviews, networking events, and other professional occasions. Find the clothing you need to make a confident first impression!
Forge Job Simulations
Complete free, self-paced virtual job simulations created by top employers. Gain hands-on experience, build career-ready skills, and strengthen your resume before applying for internships or jobs. Try Forge Job Simulations today!