Tackling First Impressions

The first impression—the thing that can make or break how an employer views you, and subsequently their desire to hire you. No pressure, right? Don’t worry; the MU Career Center (MUCC) has got you covered.

Make Your “Career Bucket List”

So, you’ve packed up all of your belongings and moved to a new place, gotten settled in your dorm and already done the hard work of putting yourself out there to make a couple of friends to comfort you through this strange rite of passage called college. But what now? How can you make the…

Navigating College Life: How My Job Helped My Skills, Finances, and Network

Hi! I am Sydney Waldron, a junior at Mizzou and currently employed at the MU career Center (MUCC) as one of two content creators. As a content creator, I write a lot of different captions, blogs, and posts for the various MUCC social media sites. My end goal is to connect Mizzou students with the…

Build your Personal Brand and Stay Connected

This summer, Handshake hosted a free virtual workshop series all about building your personal brand. Over five sessions, personal branding experts answered your burning questions, like: What even is a personal brand? Why is personal branding so important in today’s job market? How can I create content that aligns with my brand? Who is my audience? …and…

3 Things To Know About Finding a Part-Time Job

Working a part-time job during school can be a really rewarding experience both financially, socially, and professionally. Here are some helpful resources to help you land a great part-time job during your time at Mizzou! Get Online HireMizzouTigers.com is a free service for all MU students and alumni, and with over 1,500 part-time and summer…

Unlock the Power of LinkedIn with 5 Cool Features

As a professional, having a strong online presence is crucial in today's digital age. LinkedIn is one of the most popular professional networking platforms, with over 700 million users worldwide. With its vast array of features, LinkedIn offers a range of tools to help you showcase your skills, connect with others, and advance your career.…

Why Internships Matter: An Intern’s Perspective

Hello. My name is Ana Bailey. I am a blog creator for Mizzou’s Career Center and a student at the University of Missouri. I am currently pursuing a degree in digital storytelling with a minor in journalism. This summer I started a marketing internship with the organization, Special Olympics Kansas. This internship has helped me…

Make your Internship a Full-Time Job!

Congratulations! You’ve put in the work, sent out dozens of applications, and landed an internship that you love. Now you can shift your focus to networking with new people and developing important skills for your resume. But what if you don’t want it to end?

Don’t Stress Before You Say Yes

Don’t take that job! … at least, not until you’ve scrutinized your pay rate and every detail of your offer. Many students fall into the trap of accepting their first entry-level job offer without realizing what a bit of research can do to drastically change the concessions in their favor. Even fewer realize just how crucial it…

Career Planning Got You Blue? Sort Things Out with Focus 2

As a first year student just finishing my first semester of college, it has become overwhelmingly apparent to me that I am not as certain about my future aspirations as I was once before. Coming into Mizzou I was undoubtedly going in the direction of pursuing a career in the Public Relations field. A few…