What is Lightning JobSource?

Lightning JobSource is the online student resume database, resume referral, and job posting system used by the Career Development Center. Read more below about the benefits of using Lightning JobSource.

Open a Lightning JobSource Account!

Students can:

• Upload and publish a resume.

• Search full-time, part-time and internship opportunities.

• Apply for jobs.

• Research employers.

• See a calendar of recruiting events.

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I open an account?
What do I do with my account once it is active?
How do I maintain my account?
How long will my account be active?
How do I search and apply for jobs?
Where do I see which employers are going to be on campus?

How do I upload an unofficial transcript?

For more information, please review the Student Quick Start Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I open a student account? (Back to Top)

1. Visit https://mtsu-csm.symplicity.com/students/ and click the Register tab.
2. You will receive a verification email. Click the link to verify your email address.
3. Allow one business day for your account to become active. Once your account is created, you will receive an email that includes your username and password along with a link that will take you directly to the Lightning JobSource login page.

What do I do with my account once it is active? (Back to Top)

Here is an outline of the things you should do to make your profile the most effective.

1. Visit the Career Development Center website at www.mtsu.edu/~career, and click Log in to Lightning JobSource. Your username is your student ID number (aka M #). The password is automatically generated and emailed to you when your account is set up. Afterward, use the "forgot password" link to reset your password, and then log in and change it as necessary.
2. Complete the questions in the Profile section. Be sure to fill out each section carefully. Hold Control and click to highlight more than one selection in a field.
3. Upload your resume from a Word document or PDF.
4. Publish your resume in one or more of the MTSU resume books. The Career Development Center staff will review your resume for proper formatting. Contact the center if you would like a full resume critique.

How do I maintain my account? (Back to Top)

1. Simply log in--Sixty or more days of inactivity in your profile will remove your resume from any Resume Books until the next time you log in (to prevent inactive students from being labeled as actively searching). Logging in to your account prevents this from happening, and if you are actively searching for employment, logging in frequently is a good practice to maintain anyway.

2. Review and update your resume periodically--Log in about once a month to be sure your resume is accurate. Don't forget to republish your resume in the appropriate Web Resume Book(s).

3. Review and update your profile periodically--Because resume referrals are primarily based on the Personal and Academic information in your profile, be sure to keep this portion as up to date as possible. 

4. Please let us know when you accept employment--We want to hear about your success! You can fill out the online Survey of Graduates to let us know you have accepted a position, or you can stop by the office (KUC 328) or give us a call at 898-2500.

How long will my account be active? (Back to Top)

An account will generally be active from the time it is open until six months after graduation. At this time, the Career Development Center will notify you that your account is going to become inactive, and if you need further assistance, please contact the office to reactivate your account.

How do I search and apply for jobs? (Back to Top)

Once you have logged in to Lightning JobSource, Click "job postings" in the top toolbar. Next click "MTSU Job Postings" to see positions posted with the Career Center, or click "NACElink Extended Job Search" to use the built-in job aggregator (not controlled by MTSU Career Center). You can a basic search by keyword, position type, job function, industry, etc., or you can perform an "Advanced Search" for more search criteria.

Where do I see which employers are going to be on campus? (Back to Top)

Once you have logged in to Lightning JobSource, there is a Calendar on the right side of the page. On the calendar are Interview Schedules, Career Fairs, Employer Information Sessions, and Information Tables, as well as Off-Campus Events. There is also a "calendar" tab in the top toolbar, which allows you to look at a day, week, month, and year view.