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?

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. Coming into Mizzou I was undoubtedly going in the direction of pursuing a career in the Public Relations field. A few…

Salary Negotiation Tips for the Entry-Level Applicant

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 accepting their first entry-level job offer without realizing what a bit of research can do to drastically change the concessions in their favor. Even fewer realize just how crucial it is to negotiate…

How to Write a Cover Letter For a Job: 5 Essential Tips

Before you start writing your cover letter, read the job posting carefully. Pay attention to the primary responsibilities, as well as the desired skills and experience for candidates. Keep the posting handy so you can refer back to it while you write. Customize your letter One of the most important cover letter tips: do not…