Dec. 14, 2022
How to Manage Your Stress and Prioritize Wellbeing
Here at Mizzou, we want our students to feel supported. We know that life can get overwhelming, no matter where you are in your college career. Let’s go through a few options that we have on campus that can help you manage your stress. Sleeping Sections on Campus We all wish we had more hours in the day. Often times, we stay up late and skip out on sleep so that we can have more hours. In fact, researchers find that more than 70% of college students get less than eight hours of sleep…
Dec. 7, 2022
Can’t Find a Job After College? 5 Ways to Get a Good Job
Finding a job after graduation is no easy feat. There’s a lot to consider when searching for your perfect job opportunity. It can be very overwhelming and time consuming! To aide you in your search, implement these 5 job search tips to help you land your post-grad job. (Careersidekick article reposted with permission). It’s common to have difficulty finding a job in your field (or sometimes any job) after graduating. So if you have no job after college, whether you just graduated or have been searching for 1-2 years, don’t feel bad. You’re NOT alone. And…
Nov. 30, 2022
Meet Career Specialist: Nez Redi
Meet Nez, one of our talented Career Specialists who was recently promoted to be a supervisor here at the MU Career Center (MUCC). When not at work or class, Nez invests his time and energy in his business ventures and podcast. Nez is someone that staff describes as a positive, ambitious go-getter who is a wonderful listener, eager to help others and build their confidence. You can find him at the Career Center front desk, ready to greet and advise you whether you stop by our office or drop-in via Zoom. Read below to learn more about Nez and his…
Nov. 16, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to an Informational Interview
Informational interviewing is an amazing way to get an inside perspective on specific job positions and the workplace! Not only does it connect you with professionals, but it also helps you practice networking skills. To get started, read below and learn about the before, during and after steps of an informational interview. (Blog reposted from LiveCareer) While you may think that the best way to conduct your job search is to respond to a job ad by submitting your resume and a cover letter, the reality is that many of the best work opportunities are never advertised. In fact, some experts estimate…
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.
Nov. 2, 2022
Service: Transform Lives Including your Own!
With so many extracurriculars to pick from, it’s hard to narrow down what opportunities will fit you best. One thing we recommend all college-aged students try out is volunteering! There are so many benefits to volunteering, but here are just a few reasons why you might consider giving it a shot. Benefits https://career.missouri.edu/service-transform-lives-including-your-own/(opens in a new tab) It Makes Your Resume Stand Out Older groups and high schoolers are both more likely to volunteer than college students, and even put in more hours than them, too. So college students can really stand out by doing volunteer…
Oct. 26, 2022
5 Tips for Exploring Career Interests in College
Whether you are just about to enter college, in your final year, or about to start your master’s degree, you know well enough that exploring your career interests and options is no easy feat. It takes years of figuring out what interests you the most. And even then, there’s no telling if something else may come your way and change your path again. According to Frank, “at least 80% of college students change their major throughout their college education.” Take my story, for example. Entering my liberal arts college as a freshman, I signed up for Marketing Communications when in all actuality,…
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…