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

Aug. 24, 2023

Part-Time Campus Job Fair: 3 Tips for Success

The Part-Time Campus Job Fair is less than two weeks away: September 7th from 12-3 pm!  All students are welcome to participate and while you can simply show up that day to Lowry Mall, it’s in your best interest to do a little planning in advance. I have outlined some simple steps to help you make the day successful! 1. Bring Materials Students should bring their Student ID so we can swipe you in and give you a list of attending employers.  We also recommend having a folder with you so you can collect business cards and job applications. Also,…