Learn how to prepare for and pursue on and off-campus part-time jobs at Murray State University.

1. PART-TIME JOB
SEARCH STRATEGIES
Murray State University
Career Services
100 Oakley Applied Sci
Bldg
270.809.3735
murraystate.edu/career

2. 1. CREATE A PROFESSIONAL
RESUME
a resume is different from an application
 Prepare your resume
 Tip Sheets & Samples: murraystate.edu/career/resume
 eResume: msu.eresume@murraystate.edu
 Walk-in: Tue – Thu, 2:00 – 3:30 PM (100 Oakley Applied Science)
 Appointment: Call 270.809.3735

3. • Update contact information
• Add Murray State
• List present to past
• List experience present to
past
• Start each bullet with action
verb that communicates skill
• Include most relevant info
• Include most relevant info
• Use dates, not year (9th, 10th,
etc)
• Start removing by
Strive to remove high school
info by mid-sophomore year.
Replace with experience and
activities here at Murray State
• List skills relevant to job you
are seeking right NOW!

4. 2. FIND AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Go to murraystate.edu/career/jobsearch to find the following
resources:
 Job Search Tips
 Off-campus part-time job postings links
 On-campus part-time jobs: murraystatejobs.com
 Off-campus full-time jobs and internships
 Briggs & Stratton Student Work Program
 KHEAA Work Study Program
 Murray Ledger & Times Classifieds: murrayledger.com

5. 3. NETWORK
 Talk to people:
 Academic Department/Advisors
 Student activity advisors
 Older students
 Review list of campus departments
 Bring your updated resume
 Know your class schedule/availability
 Have a pen
 Google yourself…employers do…clean it up

6. Women
 Casual, not too tight pants/skirts
 Skirt should come to knee
 Skirt should cover thighs when seated
 Shirts/sweaters should not gape or reveal
cleavage
 If it’s something you wear “out,” you
probably shouldn’t wear it
Men
 Pressed slacks/khakis
 Pressed button down shirts, sweaters or
polos
 Leather shoes with matching mid-calf socks
 Still…avoid jewelry and appear well-
groomed
4. DRESS APPROPRIATELY:
BUSINESS CASUAL
(TYPICALLY APPROPRIATE FOR PT JOB SEARCH)

7. Women
 Conservative/tailored suit or suit dress
 Skirt: hit top of knee and avoid extreme slits
 Shoes: basic and medium/low pumps
 Limit jewelry and select subtle options
 Choose small handbag OR portfolio
 Nails: Conservative length and polish
Men
 Dark suit
 Shirt: White/blue cotton
 Shoes: Shined black or cordovan with dark,
mid-calf socks
 Wear Tie and match belt with shoe color
 Shave and have well-groomed, professional-looking hair
 Wear conservative watch; avoid earrings/other jewelry
4. DRESS APPROPRIATELY:
BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL
(CAREER FAIRS & PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEWS)

8. AVOID…
 T-shirts
 Cap
 Sunglasses on head or around neck
 Tight/baggy fits
 Missing buttons, tears or rips
 Smelling like perfume/cologne or smoke
 Chewing gum
 Shorts (too short & cargo)/jeans
 Hi/low issues: hi skirts/low cut shirts
 Flip-flops & athletic shoes
 Stilettos & open toed shoes
 Trendy styles/accessories that are distracting

9. 5. KNOW HOW TO INTERVIEW
 Review tips here: murraystate.edu/career/tips
 Before: dress, research, self-assessment
 During: eye contact, handshake, questions
 After: thank you letters and follow-up
 Practice with a Mock Interview
 Call 270.970.3735 to schedule

10. ON-CAMPUS PART-
TIME JOBS

11. GETTING STARTED…
 Go to www.murraystatejobs.com
 Select Student Employment
 Select the position of interest
 Review description, qualifications and
requirements
 Update resume and cover letter to align
with needs of position
 Select Apply to this Job

12. SELECT STUDENT
EMPLOYMENT

13. SELECT POSITION OF
INTEREST

14. REVIEW DESCRIPTION &
APPLY

15. LOG-IN OR SET-UP AN
ACCOUNT
If you have an account
 Log-in with Username and Password
 Select “Apply for this job”
If you do NOT have an account
 Click “Create a new account”
 Select “Apply for this job”

16. MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE
YOUR PROFILE
Start Application completing all sections (note * for
required fields)
 Personal information
 Voluntary demographic information
 Education and Experience
 References, Licenses and Certifications
 Documents needed to apply (examples: resume, cover letter, class
schedule)
 Supplemental questions
Check for errors and submit
Save
Logout

17. WHEN YOU’RE
READY…RACER TRACKS
 Find full-time job and internship postings
 Sign-up for on-campus interviews
 Be the first to learn about career-related events
 Log in via myGate
 Complete profile & upload resume
 Make resume available to employers

18. WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
Internships / Full-Time Jobs
 Racer Tracks
 On-campus interviews (Racer Tracks)
 Internship Resource Page
 Job Search Strategies
Career Events/Workshops
 Career Fair/Teacher Fair
 Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Personal Branding, etc.
National Student Exchange (study away)
Career Shift (comprehensive job search database)

19. YOU NEED IT. WE DO IT.
COME SEE US.
Career development needs (major/career exploration)
 Career counseling
 Assessments
 Research resources
Job search needs
 Resume & cover letter writing
 Mock interviews
 Connect with employers

20. FOLLOW @ MSUCSO
MSU Career Services
100 Oakley Applied Sci
Bldg
270.809.3735
murraystate.edu/career