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6 Expert Tips to Get the Most Out of Mentorship

The right mentor can help change your career path for the better, guiding important decisions and sharing important career advice. If you’ve already explored the many benefits of mentorship and figured out your game plan to find a mentor, the natural next step is to figure out exactly how to navigate your new mentoring relationship.…

How to Prepare for a Stress-Free Break

There is nothing worse than coming back from fall break with a messy room, full inbox, and finals creeping around the corner. That is why it is important to set aside time to prepare yourself for fall break. These tips take about 30 minutes each and can help you come back feeling refreshed and ready…

Cold Emailing: A Great Way to Find Hot Job Leads

Many people looking for jobs use websites like LinkedIn or Handshake to find internships or jobs. However, that is not the only way! Cold emailing is a great alternative to search for career opportunities and stand out to potential employers.It can seem like a daunting task, but with the right messaging, you can successfully showcase…

Don’t Let Switching Majors Spook You!

There is nothing more daunting than wanting to change your major, however, you're not alone!  According to NACADA (National Academic Advising Association), about half of students who are working towards their bachelor's degree switch their major at least once.  College is a time to prepare you for your future, so it is important to find…

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…

Projects to Prospects (or Advertising Yourself)

With midterms coming up, it is easy to throw in the towel and do the bare minimum when it comes to writing papers or completing projects. However, these assignments don’t have to just be a checkmark off your to-do list. Projects and papers are a great way for teachers to make sure you are on…

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…

Taking MAJOR Steps

Did you know that at least 80% of college students change majors at least once during their college career? So, it’s nothing to worry about if you find yourself getting more and more curious about other educational paths. In fact, its more beneficial if you do your research now and switch sooner rather than later.…

Career Fair Preparation

Hey Tigers! With temperatures cooling down, Mizzou’s career fair season is heating up! Throughout September and October, Mizzou will be hosting a plethora of job fairs on campus. Employers from around the country gather to give students the opportunity to network, seek out internships, and find potential work after graduation. At first, career fairs can…

5 Steps for Career Readiness

With the fall season coming around the corner, it is the perfect time to advance your career readiness.  Whether you are a complete beginner or you already have some experience, Mizzou has resources that can help you succeed in any field.  Clean up your Resume  Resumes are one of the most important parts of the…