Career Scoop

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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...

Intern-and-supervisor

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!