Missouri State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 5
BOOMER'S CAREER PLAN CHECKLIST
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EXPLORE
O Need help choosing a major? Make an appointment with a Career
Resources Specialist for consultation and free self assessments.
0 Want to dive deeper? Enroll in IDS 120, our academic course on Exploring
Majors & Careers.
0 Sign in and explore your Handshake account - start filling out your profile
with experience, coursework and involvement.
0 Join a campus organization related to your major or career interest.
O Follow the Career Center on socials ((a)msucareercenter)
to stay up to date
on all Career Center events and resources!
PREPARE
O Locate internships, volunteer experiences, or part time jobs related to your career field
(access postings on Handshake).
0 Make an appointment with a Career Resources Specialist to create and/or strengthen your
resume and cover letter. We can also help you develop a Linked In Profile.
O Attend Career Center events! Resume Cafes, Mock Interview Day, Career Fairs, Bear Your
Talent Tuesday (employer campus visits)
0 Build your network of contacts through campus organizations, professors, Career Fairs,
internships and more.
O Research employers hiring in your major. Learn what they seek and where they are located .
0 Gain interviewing tips and learn what to expect from employers by making an appointment
with a Career Resources Specialist for a specialized Mock Interview! Utilize virtual interview
preparation with Big Interview, a free resource with immediate feedback and tips.
O If continued education is part of your career path, research graduate schools. Make an
appointment with a Career Resources Specialist for Graduate School Preparation and/or
assistance developing a Personal Statement.
0 Graduate School Timeline: July/August/September - prepare for & take relevant entrance
exams. September/October - research funding re9uirements; secure letters of reference;
write purpose statements
0 Update your Handshake account (upload your resume), search for employers,job postings,
and all Career Center events.
O Visit the Professional Headshot Booth (located in the Bookstore) to get your complimentary
professional photos. Use these photos to update your Linked In, Handshake, and more.
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IMPLEMENT
O Come to Career Center Drop-In Hours or a Resume Cafe to keep your resume
updated and ready for job applications.
0 Keep your Handshake and Linked In profiles updated.
O Graduate School Timeline: November/December
- submit applications (check
deadlines). In the Spring before you plan to attend: review options & accept an offer;
plan for funding; make housing arrangements.
0 Research potential employers. Find out as much as possible before you apply. Be
looking for jobs - it's never too late to begin, but job searches can take 3-6 months.
0 Attend Career Fairs and participate in on-campus recruiting dressed professionally,
ready to distribute resumes and make meaningful connections.
Continue to build your network of contacts with people who may provide job leads.
You've got this!
O Review and apply for full time postings through Handshake and Linked In, as well as
other job search sites related to your career interests.
0 Remember you have access to all Career Center resources for life as a Missouri State
Alumni - we're here for you!
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