Feb. 3, 2025
The Advantages of Study Abroad
Hi, my name is Sydney Waldron, and I just got back from a three-week study abroad program, traveling to different newsrooms and agencies across Europe.
Jan. 24, 2025
New Year, New Website!
It's a New Year, and the Career Center has a brand new website! Check out some of the resource highlights of the new site to make the most out of your Mizzou resources.
Jan. 15, 2025
Feeling internship panic? Relax – we have you covered!
I hear a lot of students getting stressed about summer plans and finding an internship. In fact, in the past two weeks, the Career Center has received a lot of questions about internships...
Dec. 8, 2024
How to Stay Motivated in Unmotivating Times
As finals approach, many students struggle to find motivation to start studying and work on their projects. This is a common feeling, but there are strategies and tips to help get you back on your feet and finish strong!
Nov. 20, 2024
Spring Ahead with a Spring (or Summer) Internship
With class registration reaching a close, it is helpful to remember that spring and summer internships can help you with the next step of your career!
Nov. 6, 2024
Using Focus 2 To Explore Your Potential Career Paths
Unsure about where to go on your career journey? The Focus 2 assessments are here to help. You can leverage your strengths and interests to map out...
Oct. 27, 2024
How to Embrace Failing
How to embrace falling may seem counterintuitive (I know it does to me). I don’t want to make mistakes, and I don’t want to fail ever or embrace it.
Oct. 17, 2024
How To Balance Your Social Life With Your Career Goals
Every year, we all face the same struggle. The same week that many job and internship applications are due...it also happens to be Homecoming, one of the best times of year to be a Tiger.
Oct. 17, 2024
Connecting through Tiger Spirit
We’ve talked before about career fairs as a means of networking with potential employers, but did you know that you can network in other ways too? Talking to alumni is a great way to get started. Tons of people graduate from MU every year, which means lots of people get added to an alumni network that you can access through different programs here on campus. LinkedIn LinkedIn is one of the best ways to start talking to alumni, especially for people who prefer to keep a more professional image with their network. Adding alumni from your school can help build…
Sep. 27, 2024
The Skills that Really Matter on Your Handshake Profile
Handshake is an amazing tool for finding career event details, exploring the job market and applying for jobs and internships! The app and website are easy to use and even allow you to apply for a job right then and there. With customizable profile settings, you might be wondering what’s worth including or highlighting about yourself on your profile. Read below to find out the top skills that recruiters look for on a Handshake profile. Your skills section is one of the most important parts of your Handshake profile—if you do it right. The keywords…