Nov. 20, 2024
Spring Ahead with a Spring (or Summer) Internship
With class registration reaching a close, it is helpful to remember that spring and summer internships can help you with the next step of your career! Internships allow you to utilize your skills that you have learned in class and gain connections with colleagues and mentors in your field.
Sep. 25, 2024
How to Research Companies Quickly and Effectively
A common misconception about researching companies is that it’s difficult or requires extensive knowledge of the field. In reality, it just takes some time and knowing where to look!
Aug. 9, 2024
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!
Recent Posts
July 10, 2024
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. This summer I started a marketing internship...
July 3, 2024
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?
June 25, 2024
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...
May 15, 2024
Making the Most of Internships
How can you make sure you're making the most out of your internships to strengthen your full-time job search? Always ask for more:
April 18, 2024
5 minutes to spare? 5 things to do on the Handshake app!
Handshake has always been a handy tool for students to find career opportunities and apply for jobs. Now, with the updated app, it is even easier than ever to find what you are looking for on the go! Whether you are waiting for the bus or just have time to kill, here are some tips and tricks to get the upper hand on the job search.
Jan. 10, 2024
January Handshake Challenge: How Many Boxes Can You Check Off ?
In career services, we always think the career search is fun—but we understand that, when you’re juggling classes, social commitments, and extra-curriculars, it can feel like a chore! That’s why we like to break the journey to your next internship or job into fun, easy challenges.
Jan. 10, 2024
Companies to Help you Launch a Career and Pay Off Student Loans
Will I make it to class on time after snoozing my alarm? Was I supposed to take out the trash today or is it my roommate’s turn? What should I grab for dinner tonight? Will I spend the rest of my life feeling absolutely crushed beneath the weight of the loans that are helping me attend school today? …these are some of the thoughts that run through the average college student’s head on a regular basis