Jan. 11, 2023

How To Tackle the Internship Search 

It might seem like all anyone talks about is internships! But where do you start and how do you get an internship? No need to worry, we are here to help. Use this guide to help you land your next internship and get real-world experience that employers love to see.   What’s your why  Start off by considering your why. Why are you looking to get an internship? Is it to improve your resume? Or maybe it’s to gain a new skill? It could even be to get a feel for a professional workplace setting or move…

Dec. 28, 2022

Top 10 Freelance Careers

If you have a skill or talent that you think can make you money, you might want to consider freelancing! Freelance work is self-employed and usually involves working with clients on a project to project basis. Read below to explore these ten freelance careers and get inspired to try one out! If you’re wondering, “What are the highest paying freelance jobs?” or trying to determine which freelancing skills are most in-demand right now, then this article is for you! We’re going to look at the top 10 freelance careers for earnings potential and market demand. I’ll also reveal which of these opportunities are the easiest…

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…