Tackling First Impressions

The first impression—the thing that can make or break how an employer views you, and subsequently their desire to hire you. No pressure, right? Don’t worry; the MU Career Center (MUCC) has got you covered.

Unlock the Power of LinkedIn with 5 Cool Features

As a professional, having a strong online presence is crucial in today's digital age. LinkedIn is one of the most popular professional networking platforms, with over 700 million users worldwide.

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 value your work and gain self confidence naturally.

How to Build Your (Affordable) Professional Wardrobe

By Ana Bailey 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 in how people perceive your ability to be professional, responsible, and trustworthy.  Most jobs require a specific dress code that may not currently fit your closet. However,…

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 from college students and grads—myself included! Build it into your routine. If you don’t build networking into your routine, you’ll likely forget to keep up with your efforts in the chaos of life.…

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…

How To Master Employer Communication: The Pitch

For anybody in the workplace, time is the most valuable asset to maintain. We try to use as little of it as possible. This can complicate networking, since networking is all about making business connections that will last. So how do we make solid business connections, but only take up a minute of someone’s time?…

Put Your Best Foot Forward

If you are walking on Lowry Mall, you'll see some black and gold posters outside of the Student Success Center promoting career services. One message says "Put Your Best Foot Forward" and we sincerely want every Mizzou student to be aware of their strengths and become career ready! Whether you are a sophomore looking for…

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…

Dos and Don’ts When Asking for References

References and recommendation letters can be the most intimidating part of a job application, perhaps because they feel least within your own control.  It may be daunting to ask someone else to talk about you, but here are some suggestions for how to set yourself up for success.  DO obtain permission from your reference before…