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June 5, 2024

How to Build Your (Affordable) Professional Wardrobe

When making a good impression at your job, it is important to dress the part. The way that you dress can play a crucial role...

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May 29, 2024

Students Share Their Most Effective Networking Strategies

If you've clicked on this article, you probably know the basics of networking. Now, up your networking game with these success stories...

March 19, 2024

How to Deal with a Difficult Coworker

We all have that one coworker who drives you up the wall. Maybe they are constantly complaining or maybe they talk over you during meetings. Either way, dealing with a difficult coworker can make even the best job feel like a chore. There are an abundance of ways to handle the situation in a professional and courteous way. 

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Feb. 27, 2024

How To Master Employer Communication: The Pitch

For anybody in the workplace, time is the most valuable asset to maintain. We try to use as little of it as possible. This can complicate networking, since networking is all about making business connections that will last.

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Jan. 30, 2024

Put Your Best Foot Forward

If you are walking on Lowry Mall, you'll see some black and gold posters outside of the Student Success Center promoting career services. One message says "Put Your Best Foot Forward" and we sincerely want every Mizzou student to be aware of their strengths and become career ready!

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Sep. 6, 2023

5 Steps for Career Readiness

With the fall season coming around the corner, it is the perfect time to advance your career readiness.  Whether you are a complete beginner or you already have some experience, Mizzou has resources that can help you succeed in any field.  Clean up your Resume  Resumes are one of the most important parts of the job process. A good resume should reflect your skills and prior work experience. Mizzou offers a helpful step by step guide to help make your resume stand out to potential employers. For additional assistance, Mizzou offers an online submission site to receive professional advice. While…

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July 28, 2023

Dos and Don’ts When Asking for References

References and recommendation letters can be the most intimidating part of a job application, perhaps because they feel least within your own control.  It may be daunting to ask someone else to talk about you, but here are some suggestions for how to set yourself up for success.  DO obtain permission from your reference before sending in your application.   While it may seem self-explanatory, it’s essential to obtain your references’ permission before sending their contact information to an employer.  Make sure to notify them about each individual application you put them down for and send them the job listing or…