Aug. 27, 2024
Make Your “Career Bucket List”
So, you’ve packed up all of your belongings and moved to a new place, gotten settled in your dorm and already done the hard work of putting yourself out there to make a couple of friends to comfort you through this strange rite of passage called college. But what now?
Aug. 23, 2024
Navigating College Life: How My Job Helped My Skills, Finances, and Network
Hi! I am Sydney Waldron, a junior at Mizzou and currently employed at the MU career Center (MUCC) as one of two content creators. My end goal is to connect Mizzou students with the vast resources at the MUCC and Mizzou in general.
Aug. 14, 2024
Build your Personal Brand and Stay Connected
This summer, Handshake hosted a free virtual workshop series with brand experts all about building your personal brand.
July 18, 2024
Unlock the Power of LinkedIn with 5 Cool Features
As a professional, having a strong online presence is crucial in today's digital age. LinkedIn is one of the most popular professional networking platforms, with over 700 million users worldwide.
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...
June 18, 2024
Career Planning Got You Blue? Sort Things Out with Focus 2
As a first year student just finishing my first semester of college, it has become overwhelmingly apparent to me that I am not as certain about my future aspirations as I was once before.
June 13, 2024
Cultivating Confidence at Work
Having confidence at a job can be difficult, but is an important skill to cultivate when interacting with coworkers, bosses, and potential employers. Practicing confident language can help you...
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...