Missouri State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 4
WELCOME TO THE CAREER CENTER
We're here to help Missouri State Universitystudents f,nd and start
meaningful careers, every step of the way. From deciding on a major
based on your strengths and goals, to developinga resume and preparing
for a job interview - we are here for you. The Career Center is committed
to lifelong career success - even our alumni can freely access Career
Center services.
WHAT WE OFFER
Students can make appointments year round to meet with professional,
field-specific Career Resources Specialists. Students are given specialized
tools and guidance based on their needs and areas of study.
• Career Counseling and Assessments
• Career Documents (Resume, CV, Cover Letter, Personal
Statement) and Linkedln Development
• What Can I Do With This Major?
• Employer, Job, and Internship Search
• Interview Preparation and Practice
• Graduate School Preparation
Reach out to make an appointment! You can contact us at 417.836.5636,
drop in at our Carrington 309 office, or schedule online via Handshake.
Students can also utilize our virtual or in-person drop in hours for resume
& cover letter reviews to meet with our trained Student Career
Ambassadors (at our Carrington Hall location), all prioritizing student
accessibility to our expansive resources.
EVENTS & NETWORKING
The Career Center also offers opportunities for students to make real career
connections. Every semester we host career fairs, information sessions, career
preparation workshops (Resume Cafes and Mock Interview Day), Bear Your
Talent Tuesdays (employer campus visits) and other networking events that
provide opportunities for MSU students to connect with working
professionals.
Annual Career Events:
College of Business Career Fair: Fall
Construction and Design Career Fair: Fall & Spring
Hospitality Leadership Career Fair: Fall
Agriculture Career Expo: Fall
PK-12 Teacher Education Career Fair: Fall
College of Natural and Applied Sciences STEM Career Expo: Fall
Health Professions Career Fair: Fall
All Majors Job & Internship Career Fair: Spring
Resume Cafes: Fall & Spring
Mock Interview Day: Fall & Spring
Bear Your Talent Tuesdays: Fall & Spring
Visit careercenter.missouristate.edu or click the Events tab in Handshake to
stay up to date on current opportunities.
CONTACT
All majors: Carrington Hall 309
College of Business: Glass Hall 276
417-836-5636
careercenter@missouristate.edu
careercenter.missouristate.edu
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MSU CAREER CENTER
The Career Center is part of the Division of Student
Affairs- Champions for Student Success. The Missouri
State University Career Center provides comprehensive
career development services by fostering partnerships
among students, employers, faculty, and staff. We are
excited to assist you along your career path as you
transition from student to professional and beyond!
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Handshake
Handshake: Listings for local and national jobs
and internships. Build a profile showing your
experience and education and register for career
fairs and workshops. Upload your resume for
individualized feedback.
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Big Interview:Virtual interview practice to help
you develop interview skills and become confident
answering 9uestions .Watch short video lessons on
topics like job search, resume development , salary
negotiation strategies, and much more.
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Kuder Journey: A self-assessment tool to help
you discover interests, skills, and work values and
to research relevant career options. Review your
results Immediately or discuss with your Career
Resources Specialist.
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What Can I Do With This Major?: Features 100
major profiles with information on career paths,
employers hiring in specific fields,job search
strategies and more. This online tool provides
comprehensive information through documents
and links to additional web resources .
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