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…
Sep. 25, 2024
How to Research Companies Quickly and Effectively
A common misconception about researching companies is that it’s difficult or requires extensive knowledge of the field. In reality, it just takes some time and knowing where to look!
Sep. 17, 2024
Why Should You Attend a Career Fair?
Career fairs are a valuable resource for students of all ages, but with your busy college schedule, you might be wondering, "What benefits do they offer me?"
Sep. 11, 2024
Tackling First Impressions
The first impression—the thing that can make or break how an employer views you, and subsequently their desire to hire you. No pressure, right? Don’t worry; the MU Career Center (MUCC) has got you covered.
Aug. 29, 2024
Organization Hacks for a New Semester
Hello Tigers! Organization and planning are vital for starting the new semester on the right foot. It might seem overwhelming at first, but it does not have to be!
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?