Career Scoop

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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.

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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...

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May 29, 2024

Students Share Their Most Effective Networking Strategies

If you've clicked on this article, you probably know the basics of networking. Now, up your networking game with these success stories...

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May 15, 2024

Making the Most of Internships

How can you make sure you're making the most out of your internships to strengthen your full-time job search? Always ask for more:

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May 5, 2024

MU Grads Have Support and Success

A recent Show Me Mizzou story features three Mizzou graduates pursuing their career goals. Kendall Feist, Savannah Gonzales and Luke Pfitzinger are part of the graduating Class of 2023...

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April 23, 2024

5 Tips to Spring Clean Your Social Media

Everyone on the Mizzou campus is READY for Spring Break! It's important to remember to post smart on your social media!

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April 16, 2024

Explore career paths on Handshake

Handshake has resources to help you find your career path.

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March 19, 2024

Making the most of spring break: informational interviews

You should make the most of your break by doing a little career planning. Whether you are planning a streaming binge, relaxing poolside, or working hard at a part-time job, this is a perfect time to create new networking contacts and reach out to professionals to learn about work options.

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Feb. 13, 2024

Exploring Majors and Pursuing Passions

When she arrived at the University of Missouri, Sophia Bianco didn’t know what she wanted to do. Growing up in the small town of Dixon, Missouri, Bianco dreamed of working in the music industry — but was it possible for someone with “no musical talent,” as she would say? The answer was “yes,” and Bianco arrived on it thanks to Mizzou’s Discovery Center.