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The Career Development Center

Career Events


Spring 2025

DateEvent | Time | LocationDescription
February 4Drop-In Tuesdays Begin

Every Tuesday through March 18, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
STU Atrium
Each week a new employer visits MTSU to recruit for jobs and internships. Talk with a career advisor from the Career Center as well!
February 6Prep for Graduate School!

6:00 -7:00 pm
STU 142
Learn about the application process, how to search for programs, and what will make you competitive. Presented by career advisor, Elisha Lawrence.
February 12Career Action Plan: Part I

11:30 am -12:30 pm
ACB 104 and Zoom  
Explore and discover your interests, passions, and unique talents as well as identify the skills you need to develop for a successful future! Presented by career advisor, Elisha Lawrence.
February 18Practicing your Pitch!  

11:20 am – 12:45 pm
KUC 324
Develop and practice your elevator pitch and visit the Career Closet for FREE professional clothing! In collaboration with Communication Studies.
February 25Building Your Professional Online Presence with LinkedIn & ORCID
In-Person

12:00 – 12:45 pm
LIB 264A
Discover how to leverage LinkedIn for job searching and networking and learn to use ORCID to build your scholarly identity. Presented by career advisor, Amy Medlin and Walker Library professor, Dr. Karen Nourse. Pizza provided!
February 26Building Your Professional Online Presence with LinkedIn & ORCID
Virtual

12:00 – 12:45 pm
Zoom
Discover how to leverage LinkedIn for job searching and networking and learn to use ORCID to build your scholarly identity. In collaboration with Walker Library faculty. Zoom link on Handshake.
March 6Prepare to put your BEST foot forward!

4:30 – 5:30 pm
Zoom
Strategize to effectively market yourself at the B.E.S.T. Career and Internship event. Presented by JCOB faculty, Jean Wilson, and Beka Moore from Career Development Center. Zoom link on Handshake.
March 20AI and You: Plan Your Next Step

12:30 -1:30 pm
Zoom
Learn how AI tools can assist you in your career planning and job searching strategy. Presented by Todd O’Neill from Interactive Media and Holly Allen from Career Development Center. Zoom link on Handshake.
April 9Career Action Plan: Part II

11:30 am – 12:30 pm
ACB 104 and Zoom  
Develop your career goals and a strategy for networking and interviewing to take ownership over your career journey!  Presented by career advisor, Elisha Lawrence.
April 16Job Searching 101

3:00 – 4:00 pm
Zoom
Learn from industry professionals the dos and don’ts of the job application process from a recruiter’s perspective. Hosted by Jennie Bryan from Career Development Center along with employer partners. Zoom link on Handshake.
April 17Career Ready Fashion Show & Etiquette Dinner

5:00 – 8:00 pm
STU Ballrooms
Invitation only. Please inquire with the Career Center if interested in attending.  
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