Missouri State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 3
Dear MSU Bear,
Congratulations on beginning your career journey!
Whether you're looking to explore options available
with your degree or are already certain of your next step
and need a little help getting there, the Career Center is
here for you.
This career guide is designed to help you become a
career-ready Missouri State University graduate. Inside,
you'll find guidance on exploring career options and tips
on building a resume that highlights your education,
skills, and experience. You'll also learn strategies for
writing impactful cover letters, interviewing with
confidence, and conducting a successful job search.
Use this guide alongside other MSU career resources,
including our online tools, employer networking events,
drop-in resume reviews, and consultations with our
Career Resources Specialists - just to name a few. Also
be sure to visit the new, free Professional Headshot
Photo Booth in the MSU Bookstore.
We invite you to connect with the Career Center for
support with any of your career development needs.
Our goal is to help all Missouri State Bears build careerplanning and job-search skills that will empower you for
lifelong career success.
Go Bears! Sincerely,
~rypKelly Rapp, Ph.D.
Director, Career Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
WELCOME TO THE CAREER CENTER
3
BOOMER'S CAREER PLAN CHECKLIST
6
CAREER EXPLORATION
8
CAREER READINESS SKILLS
10
BUILDING ARESUME
12
HOW TO USE ACCOMPLISHMENTSTATEMENTS
14
RESUME ACTION WORDS
16
SAMPLE RESUMES
21
COVER LETTER TIPS
22
COVER LETTER EXAMPLE
24
INTERVIEWING
25
ANSWERING INTERVIEWQUESTIONS
27
STAR METHOD ANSWERS
30
NETWORKING
33
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
35
GRADUATE SCHOOL
36
NEGOTIATINGAND ACCEPTING AN OFFER
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