Graduating seniors can learn deadlines and tips for a smooth graduation and transition into the world of work.

1. CAREER SERVICES
WELCOME!
SENIOR MEETINGS
100 Oakley Applied Science Building
270.809.3735 | msu.careerservices@murraystate.edu
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
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MURRAYSTATE.EDU/CAREERSERVIC 123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
www.rightcare.com

2. GRADUATION EVENTS
► Commencement
► Sat, Dec 15 | 10 AM | CFSB Center
► Commencement Practice
► Wed, Dec 12 | 12:30 PM | CFSB Center
► Senior Breakfast
► Thur, Nov 15 | 9 – 9 AM | Ballroom, Curris Center
Sponsored by Student Affairs
► Senior Salute (Graduation info &merchandise)
► Wed, Nov 7 | 10 AM – 6 PM | Dance Lounge, Curris Center
► Thu, Nov 8 | 10 AM – 6 PM | Dance Lounge, Curris Center
Sponsored by The University Store
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

3. FINANCIAL AID
► Complete Exit Counseling: STUDENTLOANS.GOV
► If you received a Stafford/Direct and/or Grad Plus
loans, this means you!
► Go to website and click on Exit Counseling
► Questions or problems?
► Contact NSLD at 1.800.433.3243
► Contact Kathy Lee with Financial Aid at 809.2598
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

4. FINANCIAL AID CONTINUED
► For Exit Counseling, you will need
► Social Security Number
► First Two letters of Last Name
► Date of Birth
► FAFSA Pin Number (www.pin.ed.gov )
► Drivers License Number
► 3 Personal References with addresses that are not
the same as yours
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

5. CAREER SERVICES
► Racer Tracks ► Job Search Techniques
► Full-Time Job Postings ► Career Counseling
► Internship Postings
► Career Fair: Wed, Oct 10
► On-Campus Interviews
► Teacher Fair: Fri, Nov 9
► Resume Writing
► Going Global
► Cover Letter Writing
► Mock Interviews
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

6. RACER TRACKS
► Directions to set-up account
► Log into MyGate
► Select Academics tab
► Find Racer Tracks logo on the bottom right
► Complete profile
► Upload resume
► Search for jobs
► Sign-up for On-Campus Interviews
► Make resume available to employers
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

7. GOING GLOBAL
► International job/internship database
► 450,000 corporate profiles
► 34 Country Career Guides
► 42 USA City Career Guides
► Written by in-country career experts
► Work permit/visa regulations
► County-specific resume/CV guidelines and examples
► Interview/cultural advice
► Industry trends/Employment outlook
► Professional and social networking groups
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

8. CAREER SHIFT
► Mega search engine
► Identifies all publically posted jobs
► Search by location
► Search for full-time jobs and internships
► Connects you to actual job postings
► Connects to company employees/affiliates
► Search by company / location
► Search by alma mater affiliation
► Must be utilized in Career Services office
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

9. PROFESSIONAL BRAND
► Employers Google you
► Employers check social media sites
► Establish that your content is professional
► Comments and pictures
► Who you follow/like
► Update to show job search status/goals
► Create a LinkedIn profile
► Follow companies of interest (Twitter & LinkedIn)
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

10. GRADUATE PROGRAMS
► Murray State offers over 55 graduate degrees
► For Graduate info: murraystate.edu/Students/Graduate
► Amber Duventre
► 270.809.5304 | aduventre@murraystate.edu
► For Scholarship info: murraystate.edu/scholarships
► Christian Cruce, 5th Floor, Sparks Hall
► 270.809.2596 | ccruce@murraystate.edu
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

11. MSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
► www.raceralumni.com
► Sabrina Mathis
► smathis@murraystate.edu | 270.809.3279
CAREER SERVICES
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
123 West Main Street, New York,
NY 10001
| www.rightcare.com

12. CAREER SERVICES
QUESTIONS?
100 Oakley Applied Science Building
270.809.3735 | msu.careerservices@murraystate.edu
MURRAYSTATE.EDU/CAREERSERVICES
/MSUCSO /msucareerserv
P: 555.123.4568 F: 555.123.4567
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123 West Main Street, New York, www.rightcare.com
NY 10001