Aug. 23, 2024
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. My end goal is to connect Mizzou students with the vast resources at the MUCC and Mizzou in general.
April 8, 2024
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!
Jan. 23, 2024
Meet with Involvement Ambassadors for Campus Connections
This week is Involvement Week, with several events and opportunities for Mizzou students to explore a new interests or find people with similar ones as you. To help you make connections, students can visit with Involvement Ambassadors, a group of experienced students who offer one-on-one consultations.
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May 10, 2023
4 Ways to Gain Experience and Upskill Your Summer
Even if you don’t have a summer job or internship, there are plenty of ways that your summer can give you new experiences for your resume and expose you to career paths you may never have considered before. Check out some of the free resources that can make your summer the resume-builder you’d hoped for.
Nov. 9, 2022
Building a Research Footprint
When Kristen Barwick chose the University of Missouri, her primary goal was to get into a research laboratory. Barwick enjoyed biology and chemistry in high school and became interested in research after listening to a teacher describe their research endeavors.
Oct. 25, 2022
Transferable Skills and Where to Find Them
As a college student, you may find yourself prioritizing school, friends, or regular income over gaining experience in your field. That’s okay! Believe it or not, many employers don’t expect recent college graduates (or underclassmen) to have 10+ years of work experience under their belt. Your resume is bound to feel a barren, but you can actually bulk it up with regular experiences. Let us show you the way: What Experiences Count? All of them! Recruiters love to hire people who are more than their GPA. They love hearing about your volunteer work, your extracurricular clubs, and your leadership experiences…
Oct. 12, 2022
5 Career Benefits of Getting Involved
Whether you choose to try out a new club, take on a part-time job, or just get more active within your major, involvement can do amazing things for your resume and career. Here’s what getting involved can do for you: Marketable Skills The groups and organizations you are involved in closely resemble most future workplaces more than anything else you do in college. When employers are reviewing candidates for a position, the most desired traits are leadership, teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills. (Find the full list of the top ten most desired attributes here: https://career.missouri.edu/resumes-interviews/desired-attributes/.) Not only does your…
Oct. 5, 2022
Why Study Abroad Can Change Your Life
As a college student, you are gaining skills and life experience all the time. Studying abroad can boost these attributes at warp speed if you’ll let it. Though you may be daunted by the idea of leaving your home country and being truly on your own out there in the world, it can be a freeing and gratifying experience that proves you can handle most anything. If you have the opportunity to study abroad, take it, and here are a few simple reasons why you should if you need some more convincing. You’ll See the World (Up close and personal…
July 20, 2022
47 Online Classes That’ll Help Your Career (and They’re Free!)
Learning a new skill helps your career. Period. And it’s true no matter who you are. Looking for a new job? A unique skill could easily set you apart from the hundreds of other applicants. Worked in the same position for a long time? Expertise in a new field could be the factor that gets you the promotion. And even if you’re a senior-level manager who’s totally content, getting experience in an unfamiliar area shows your team how much you value learning something new. Before you start stressing, know that we’re not asking you to sacrifice your life to…