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 If you have downtime at your internship, ask your supervisor for more work. If they don’t have any projects for you to work on, go to other departments and offer to assist…

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…

5 Tips to Spring Clean Your Social Media

Everyone on the Mizzou campus is READY for Spring Break! Whether you are going home to relax or travel staying  socially distanced from others, it's important to remember to post smart on your social media over the break. And maybe you can do a little Spring cleaning while you are at! Here are some tips…

5 minutes to spare? 5 things to do on the Handshake app!

Handshake has always been a handy tool for students to find career opportunities and apply for jobs. Now, with the updated app, it is even easier than ever to find what you are looking for on the go! Whether you are waiting for the bus or just have time to kill, here are some tips…

Explore career paths on Handshake

ou probably know Handshake as the place where college students are hired for great jobs and internships. But Handshake also has resources to help you find your career path. Think back to when you were deciding on your major. You may have done research to learn about different areas of study and tried a few…

Navigate Show Me Research Week based on your major

It is Show Me Research Week! It is a jam-packed week full of research including work displays, poster presentations, keynote speakers, professional development sessions and  award ceremonies. The events are open for all Mizzou majors and can easily connect you to specialists in the field, inspire your own research, or provide new insight! It might…

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.…

Making the most of spring break: informational interviews

Now that the rush of midterms has subsided 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…

How to Deal with a Difficult Coworker

We all have that one coworker who drives you up the wall. Maybe they are constantly complaining or maybe they talk over you during meetings. Either way, dealing with a difficult coworker can make even the best job feel like a chore. Depending on the issue, there are an abundance of ways to handle the…

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…