The Career Development Center
Career Events
Spring 2025 Career Fairs
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|
| February 25 | Tourism and Hospitality Management & Leisure and Sport Management Career Fair 1:00pm – 3:00pm Student Union Ballroom |
| February 26 | Agriculture Career Fair 10:00am – 2:00pm Stark Agriculture Center |
| March 4 | Mid-South Supply Chain Summit 9:00am – 4:00pm Student Union Ballroom |
| March 12 | Teacher Recruitment Fair 9:30am -12:00pm Campus Recreation Center |
| March 18 | College of Media and Entertainment Career Fair 8:00am – 2:00pm Bragg Media and Entertainment Building |
| March 19 | Aerospace Career Expo 10:00am – 3:00pm Campus Recreation Center |
| March 20 | Engineering Technology Fair 1:00pm – 4:00pm James Union Building |
| March 25 | B.E.S.T Career Fair | Business Exchange for Student Talent 10:00am – 2:00pm Student Union Ballroom |
| March 26 | Criminal Justice Spring Networking Event 10:00am – 2:00pm Academic Classroom Building (ACB) |
| April 2 | Nashville Area Career Fair 1:00pm – 4:00pm The Fairgrounds Nashville (625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203) |
| April 14 & 15 | Nursing Career Fair 4/14 (1st, 2nd, & 3rd semester nursing students) – 11:00am – 1:00pm 4/15 (4th & 5th semester nursing students) – 11:00am – 1:30pm |
| TBD | IT Connect |
Spring 2025 Workshops
| Date | Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| February 4 | Drop-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 6 | Prep 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 12 | Career 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 18 | Practicing 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 25 | Building 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 26 | Building 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 6 | Prepare 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 20 | AI 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 9 | Career 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 16 | Job 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 17 | Career Ready Fashion Show & Etiquette Dinner 5:00 – 8:00 pm STU Ballrooms | Invitation only. Please inquire with the Career Center if interested in attending. |
Contact Us
8:00am - 4:30pm
KUC 328
(615) 898-2500
career@mtsu.edu
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