About the network
The MU Career Development Network (CDN) is a group of faculty and staff committed to preparing MU students for lifelong career development. You can join the network by attending our trainings.
Attend our introductory sessions on career exploration and career readiness to become a Career Champion. At the conclusion of training, you will earn your Career Champion sticker and gain access to CDN resources.
Career Champions trainings
Session 1: Career Exploration: This session will focus on how faculty, staff, and student employee supervisors can assist students with career and major exploration. Learning outcomes include:
- Identify next steps students can use in their career exploration after engaging in activities such as self-reflection and assessment
- Understand how to support students as they make career-related decisions
- Develop knowledge of career exploration resources as well as confidence in recommending them to students
- Ability to provide appropriate referrals on campus for career-related needs
Session 2: Career Readiness: This session will help faculty, staff, and student employee supervisors learn more about how career services define “career readiness” and how to help students become career ready. Learning outcomes include:
- Ability to define career readiness for graduates
- Understanding the NACE career competencies and what employers value
- Ability to help students reflect on their own competency development
- Develop knowledge of resources to help students become career ready
Upcoming trainings
Quick Career Interventions
Thursday, October 1st
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Lower Level Student Success Center
Presenter: Carrie Collier
Want to help students with becoming career ready but don’t have a lot of time with them? This session will introduce some simple strategies and “quick tips” for faculty, staff, and student employers to engage when time is short.
AI for Career Readiness: Opportunities, Limitations and Best Practices
Friday, October 2nd
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Lower Level Student Success Center
Presenters: Cynthia Diaz & Amanda Nell
In this session, participants will learn about current trends in students’ and recruiters’ use of and perceptions of AI in the hiring process. Presenters will discuss the opportunities and limitations of AI and share best practices for helping students use AI tools effectively, ethically, and responsibly. Participants will also explore AI-related tools and features within career platforms such as Handshake and Big Interview.
Career Development Network benefits
Members of the MU Career Development Network are visibly identified on campus as Career Champions, demonstrating their willingness and ability to help students with career decision-making and preparation. A multitude of benefits comes with joining the network, including:
- Training specific to helping students with their career-related needs
- Access to all training resources
- Connection to and collaboration with other network members
- Monthly updates, information, and resources from the MU Career Center
Thank you for your interest in the MU Career Development Network. Please email career@missouri.edu for more information, requests to schedule departmental training, and questions about the program.