Career Scoop

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March 17, 2026

You can create your own luck

Is there such a thing as “luck”? Or do we create our own opportunities? The MU Career Center says your hard work creates opportunities!

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March 10, 2026

Combating second semester burnout 

We’re getting to the home stretch of the academic year, the 9th inning if you will. For a lot of us, this means signs of fatigue are beginning to creep in...

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March 3, 2026

Mental health is health: A guide to finding balance

The half-point of the semester often means heavy course loads, test prep, job hunting and increased responsibility. It’s a lot!

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Feb. 25, 2026

Career Fair Week 101: The Q+A

We live in the digital age and with so much of the hiring process being done virtually now; career fairs offer you the invaluable in-person opportunity to add nuance to your résumé.

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Feb. 17, 2026

Study Abroad: Be the Architect of Your Experience!

Studying abroad can be one of the most enriching parts of your academic career!

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Feb. 10, 2026

Soft launching with the right employer

Let’s talk about how to choose the right employer! Throughout your full-time job search or internship search it’s important that you begin to define what matters most to you in a workplace.

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Feb. 4, 2026

Get That Internship!

Now is a great time to investigate internships to enhance your experience! You may be wondering how to start looking for internships, so here are some tips!

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Jan. 27, 2026

What It’s Really Like to Work on Campus

Between classes, hanging out with friends, and being in student organizations, my schedule feels chaotic. Despite my busy schedule, I also want to make money, build my resume, and gain experience. At first, it felt impossible...

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Jan. 20, 2026

Career Resources for your Zodiac Sign

We’ve entered a new year we thought it would be fun to read your career horoscope and recommend a career resource based on the traits of your zodiac sign! Scientific? No! Super fun? Absolutely!

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Jan. 13, 2026

Five ways to make the most of Spring Semester

You've finished the fall semester, and your much-deserved winter break is nearing its end. Classes are nearly here and we want to offer a few quick tips on how to make the most of your spring semester.