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?"
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 who have found success: the recent career outcomes survey shows that more than 95% of recent MU graduates found employment, continued their education, joined the military…
Making a good impression: professional attire
Whether you are interviewing with an employer, arriving on the first day of your interview or attending a networking event, you'll want to make a positive first impression. Professional attire is a great way to reflect your exemplary qualifications. Be Comfortable (and Confident): Dressing for success means showing off the most professional version of yourself.…
Interview Playbooks for You
Big Interview is an online system that combines training and practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. It's proven curriculum of video lessons and video recordings help you improve their skills and likelihood of landing a job. Big Interview developed playbooks for the most common interview challenges that candidates face. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is a “Running” Resume?
Summer is coming to an end, and that means it’s time to update your resume with your latest experiences and accomplishments. One of the simplest ways to track your experiences and simplify the process of staying up to date is to keep a running resume. A running resume is a comprehensive document that includes every…
Tips and Tricks to Land a Part-Time Job this Fall
As the fall semester grows nearer, it’s time to start thinking about employment. Whether you’re looking for an industry-specific position or an entry-level job that pays the bills, here are the Career Scoop’s top tips for job seeking and making your application stand out. First, start by developing an organizational system that works for you.…