5 minutes to spare? 5 things to do on the Handshake app!

Handshake has always been a handy tool for students to find career opportunities and apply for jobs. Now, with the updated app, it is even easier than ever to find what you are looking for on the go! Whether you are waiting for the bus or just have time to kill, here are some tips…

Explore career paths on Handshake

ou probably know Handshake as the place where college students are hired for great jobs and internships. But Handshake also has resources to help you find your career path. Think back to when you were deciding on your major. You may have done research to learn about different areas of study and tried a few…

Navigate Show Me Research Week based on your major

It is Show Me Research Week! It is a jam-packed week full of research including work displays, poster presentations, keynote speakers, professional development sessions and  award ceremonies. The events are open for all Mizzou majors and can easily connect you to specialists in the field, inspire your own research, or provide new insight! It might…

Making a good impression: professional attire

Whether you are interviewing with an employer, arriving on the first day of your interview or attending a networking event, you'll want to make a positive first impression. Professional attire is a great way to reflect your exemplary qualifications. Be Comfortable (and Confident): Dressing for success means showing off the most professional version of yourself.…

Making the most of spring break: informational interviews

Now that the rush of midterms has subsided you should make the most of your break by doing a little career planning. Whether you are planning a streaming binge, relaxing poolside, or working hard at a part-time job, this is a perfect time to create new networking contacts and reach out to professionals to learn…

How to Deal with a Difficult Coworker

We all have that one coworker who drives you up the wall. Maybe they are constantly complaining or maybe they talk over you during meetings. Either way, dealing with a difficult coworker can make even the best job feel like a chore. Depending on the issue, there are an abundance of ways to handle the…

Interview Playbooks for You

Big Interview is an online system that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. It's proven curriculum of video lessons and video recordings help you improve their skills and likelihood of landing a job. Big Interview developed playbooks for the most common interview challenges that candidates face. The…

How To Master Employer Communication: The Pitch

For anybody in the workplace, time is the most valuable asset to maintain. We try to use as little of it as possible. This can complicate networking, since networking is all about making business connections that will last. So how do we make solid business connections, but only take up a minute of someone’s time?…

Career Readiness: Intercultural Competence

One of the eight core career competencies employers are seeking from candidates is focused on equity and inclusion. Students need to demonstrate an "awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from historically marginalized communities, as well as different local and global cultures." This week our social media has focused on…

Exploring Majors and Pursuing Passions

When she arrived at the University of Missouri, Sophia Bianco didn’t know what she wanted to do. Growing up in the small town of Dixon, Missouri, Bianco dreamed of working in the music industry — but was it possible for someone with “no musical talent,” as she would say? The answer was “yes,” and Bianco…