infoCareer Counseling on pause for summer
Career Counseling will be offered through the end of the spring semester and resume in the fall (late August/early September). Please email us to be placed on the waitlist.
What is career counseling?
The Mizzou Career Center provides short-term, individualized career counseling services to support students and recent alumni in exploring career-related challenges and decisions. Services are provided by graduate counselors in training under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Career counselors may:
- Discuss career, academic, and personal/social concerns
- Assist you through career transitions and decisions
- Offer career self-assessments to understand your skills, abilities, interests, talents, and values
- Connect you to job search and career information resources
- Help you set personal and professional goals
- Explore ways to find balance in your life
- Support identity development and values clarification
- Address concerns such as stress, anxiety, or motivation as they relate to your academic and career goals
Please note that at any time you can access career coaching regarding resumes, cover letters, job searching, and more.
Important information about services
- Services are available only to students and recent alumni residing in the state of Missouri.
- This service is not a substitute for long-term or specialized mental health treatment.
- If your needs fall outside the scope of this service, we will help connect you with appropriate campus or community resources.
- Sessions will be recorded and may be reviewed for training and supervision purposes.
Getting started
Your first visit will be a 50-minute initial consultation to discuss your goals and determine whether Career Center counseling is an appropriate fit for your needs. Once you schedule an appointment, we will email you forms to complete before your consultation.
In crisis?
The Career Center is not a crisis or emergency service.
If you are a Mizzou student in crisis or need immediate assistance, please contact the Mizzou Counseling Center at (573) 882-6601 to be connected with a crisis counselor 24 hours a day. You may also contact:
Questions?
Please email careercounseling@missouri.edu if you have other questions about our career counseling services.