Career Preparation

Throughout your time at Mizzou, there are support services and resources to help shape and prepare you for your career journey. The advice in this section will help you apply for jobs and internships, build professionalism, and confidently engage with employers.

Create your resume

The goal of a resume is to receive an interview. While there are hundreds of online templates, the design and content of your document should be unique and customized to you! Use our resources and seek staff feedback to create the strongest possible resume.

Draft a resume Guide to Resumes MU resume template

Build your interview skills

Interviews are a chance to "tell your story," describing your skills and experiences. These tools can help you present yourself in a professional manner and boost your confidence.

Interview preparation Big Interview

Create a LinkedIn profile

This professional platform helps you strengthen and expand your network of contacts. You can exchange ideas, seek advice, and find career opportunities with a broad range of professionals across the globe.

Professionalism Take a professional headshot

Attending graduate or professional school requires careful planning and research. People may pursue a graduate degree in order to gain entry into a profession, to advance their career, or to fulfill their love of learning. Whatever your motivation, the Career Center can help you prepare!

prepare for Graduate School

The Career Center is dedicated to supporting all students. We have employment and career readiness information for each class year and a wide variety of career interests.

Plus, we have info about how to find community support on campus and in the workplace. These blogs, videos, and career resources can help you address your unique career questions.

Finding Your Community Career Interests

Our staff provides personalized guidance to help you develop and pursue your career goals.

Undergraduates Graduate Students

Handshake is an employment and networking site connecting Mizzou students with thousands of employers and their jobs and internships. Apply for positions, message recruiters, research companies, and access resources!

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Oct. 22, 2026

Everything you need to know before applying to grad school

Saying goodbye to your undergraduate studies and deciding what comes next can be one of the biggest choices you’ll make as a young adult. Many students are asking, "Is graduate school right for me?" For many career paths like business, health sciences, law and engineering, furthering your education is

Oct. 15, 2026

Dr. Steven Keller on the chemistry of success

Choosing classes is likely one of the best ways to explore potential career paths, uncover unexpected passions and connect with faculty who want you to thrive in and out of the classroom.

Oct. 8, 2026

The 24 to 48 hours after a career fair

You survived the career fair! You navigated the sea of suits, managed to perfect your elevator pitch and handed out more resumes than you can remember.