Begin Your Career Success Story at MSU Texas
The Career Management Center (CMC) is focused on preparing you for significant and personally satisfying careers and teaching you how to effectively market yourself to prospective employers. Our team is here to offer guidance with resume and cover letter reviews, employment and internship search tips, mock interviews, networking through career fairs and events, the Career Closet, and graduate/professional school assistance.
of Mustangs are employed within three months of graduation
Average starting salary for graduates (29% higher than the national average of $47,000, reported by ZipRecruiter)
of Mustangs pursued graduate school
Average signing bonus received when extended a job offer
Access Career Resources Around the Clock
We offer the following platforms and services to assist you, at any time, from anywhere:
- From Campus to Career: Mustangs Survival Guide — a guide to help you navigate career preparation, creating proessional documents, job searching, marketing yourself, and interview tips.
- MustangsHIRE.org powered by Handshake — an online career platform used to search and apply for employment and internship opportunities, career events, and career information and advice.
- Hiration (Coming Soon) — an online Artificial Intelligence (AI) career services platform that assists with building resumes and cover letters, practice interviews, and LinkedIn reviewer.
The Career Management Center at MSU Texas has been instrumental in guiding me toward securing my job. The professional team provided me with excellent services such as resume and cover letter critiques. Furthermore, their initiative in organizing campus job fairs facilitated crucial connections between students and prospective employers. It was during one of these events that I met my future employer, and several other professionals in my field. I am deeply grateful for the exceptional services provided by the Career Management Center and their commitment to student success. I highly recommend all students and alumni utilize their resources and expertise.
Kadessa Louis, Class of 2025
Major: Business Analytics, MBA
Dillard College of Business Administration
Student & Alumni Career Resources
Explore the Career Closet
- How to Check Out an Outfit
- Location
- Donating to the Closet
The Career Closet contains men's and women's professional dress items in a range of sizes, including dress shirts, suits, pants, skirts, blazers, and ties. You will complete the following requirements to borrow an outfit:
- Schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance with the Career Closet.
- Provide a valid Mustangs Student ID number.
- Sign the Career Closet Usage Agreement during the appointment.
- Return all items (in their originally borrowed condition) within two weeks of borrowing.
The Career Closet is located in the Career Management Center and is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance by contacting the CMC at cmc@msutexas.edu, calling (940) 397-4473, or stopping by the office located in the Clark Student Center, Room 173. The CMC is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Career Closet is made possible by the generosity of MSU and Wichita Falls community member donations. If you are interested in donating, please keep in mind the guidelines below:
- Acceptable items include gently used or new quality professional attire.
- All items must be appropriate and donated with hangers when possible.
- Items will be chosen and processed at the discretion of the Career Management Center.
- Donations are tax deductible. An In-Kind Donation form may be provided at time of donation drop off.
- Donated items may be dropped off at the Career Management Center during our normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Items (suits, suit separates, dress shirts, and ties) in a range of sizes are all appreciated.
Career Fairs & Events
Part-Time Job Fair
The Part-Time Job Fair is open to students seeking a part-time job while at MSU Texas, either on-campus or locally. On average, 45 employers attend annually.
Careers in Business Job Fair
The Careers in Business Job Fair is open to students who want to work in the world of business. Typically, 50 employers attend annually.
Careers in Technology Job Fair
The Careers in Technology Job Fair is open to students who would like a career in engineering or computer science. In previous years, more than 10 employers have attended this event.
Careers in Education Job Fair
The Careers in Education Job Fair is designed for students who are seeking teaching careers. More than 40 school districts attend to visit with our students.
Employer & Faculty Resources
The CMC offers several programs and services for employers and faculty to support your work with students.
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Email: cmc@msutexas.edu
Phone: 940.397.4473
