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May 5, 2024

MU Grads Have Support and Success

A recent Show Me Mizzou story features three Mizzou graduates pursuing their career goals. Kendall Feist, Savannah Gonzales and Luke Pfitzinger are part of the graduating Class of 2023...

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April 3, 2024

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.

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March 11, 2024

Interview Playbooks for You

Big Interview is an online platform that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence.

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Nov. 8, 2023

Cold Emailing: A Great Way to Find Hot Job Leads

Many people looking for jobs use websites like LinkedIn or Handshake to find internships or jobs. However, that is not the only way! Cold emailing is a great alternative to search for career opportunities and stand out to potential employers.It can seem like a daunting task, but with the right messaging, you can successfully showcase your skills and interest to a potential employer.  Researching  Potential Companies Before you start sending cold emails, research! Find out which companies are relevant to your field and make a list of them. You can use Handshake and Glassdoor as helpful resources if you are…

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Oct. 17, 2023

Connecting through Tiger Spirit

We’ve talked before about career fairs as a means of networking with potential employers, but did you know that you can network in other ways too? Talking to alumni is a great way to get started. Tons of people graduate from MU every year, which means lots of people get added to an alumni network that you can access through different programs here on campus.  LinkedIn  LinkedIn is one of the best ways to start talking to alumni, especially for people who prefer to keep a more professional image with their network. Adding alumni from your school can help build…

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Sep. 27, 2023

The Skills that Really Matter on Your Handshake Profile

Handshake is an amazing tool for finding career event details, exploring the job market and applying for jobs and internships! The app and website are easy to use and even allow you to apply for a job right then and there. With customizable profile settings, you might be wondering what’s worth including or highlighting about yourself on your profile. Read below to find out the top skills that recruiters look for on a Handshake profile. Your skills section is one of the most important parts of your Handshake profile—if you do it right. The keywords…

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Sep. 14, 2023

Career Fair Preparation

Hey Tigers! With temperatures cooling down, Mizzou’s career fair season is heating up! Throughout September and October, Mizzou will be hosting a plethora of job fairs on campus. Employers from around the country gather to give students the opportunity to network, seek out internships, and find potential work after graduation. At first, career fairs can feel overwhelming, but with the proper preparation, you can make good impressions and network effectively! Signing up To get started, check out HireMizzouTigers to get a brief overview of which career fairs would best fit your schedule and career path. Then, click…