Happy (end of) November!
Here we are, about to wrap up the fall semester and getting close to closing out 2018. For many of us, this semester has flown by (although there may have been days that seemed to drag on!). We appreciate your support this year as you've read our newsletters, promoted our events, and come to our training sessions. A big THANK YOU to each and every one of you.
This will be our LAST edition of the MU Career Center newsletter for this fall semester. We, like campus, are going to take a little break! Before you go, though, keep on reading to learn about some typically under-used career exploration resources, hear from one of our career specialists, and learn about an upcoming Boot Camp we'll be hosting for graduating seniors.
We hope you have a safe and wonderful break. See you back here in January!
Warmly,
The MU Career Center Staff
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Job Shadowing and Informational Interviewing
By Henry Roth, Sophomore in Business - Marketing
With a high amount of stress on students to plan their future careers, many resources often go unnoticed. Two of these resources are informational interviewing and job shadowing.
Both informational interviewing and job shadowing can go a long way in giving students a much more personal look into what a certain job would actually be like on a daily basis. They are a great way for exploring students to learn more about what they might want to continue pursuing as a future career path.
Informational interviewing is a process that often begins by reaching out to a professional in a specific field to ask questions about what that person does. Students should be professional and ask for an appointment with the person, if possible. Questions can then be asked to gain more insight on specifics of the position. A thank you note or appreciative e-mail afterwards can go a long way in networking with the professional that was interviewed!
Job shadowing is another great way to really see what the work environment and position would be like on a more personal level. This allows the student shadowing to see the professional at work and gain more information about the responsibilities of the position, work environment, and different situations they may face.
For more information about job shadowing and informational interviewing, as well as tips on how to set these up, visit the MU Career Center’s Job Shadowing and Informational Interviewing Handout on our website or by searching Mizzou Career Tools!
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National Career Development Association/Career Development Month
By Henry Roth, Sophomore in Business - Marketing
Every November, the National Career Development Association celebrates National Career Development Month. The month is designed to highlight the importance of future and lifelong career development for people of all ages, young or old.
NCDA’s theme for this year was Using Careers to Break Barriers, Empower Lives & Achieve Equity. The theme each year is set to give a goal for the month, and is also used for different events and activities throughout the month.
NCDA offers many different opportunities throughout the month, such as contests, awards, articles, trainings, committees, and memberships all related to career development.
For more information, visit NCDA’s official website at https://www.ncda.org/
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Office of Service Learning
By Emily Mclanahan-Hluzek, Sophmore in Journalism and Sociology
Most people who actively participate in public service projects will tell you that helping those in need is a rewarding and life-changing experience, and they’re not wrong. For college students, it can be challenging to find the time and resources to become involved in these types of opportunities. That’s where Mizzou’s Office of Service Learning can help. Not only do they assist in the discovery of public service opportunities, but they provide academic credit in this area as well. Community service is also an excellent opportunity to uncover unknown personal interests that can be incredibly useful for future career explorations. On the Service Learning website, you can find “MU Serves” under their “For Students” tab that is full of information on different ways students can get involved and serve in the community!
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Meet MU Career Specialist: Nakiya Hussain. Listen to her chat about working at the Career Center and how important it is to get help with career preparation. Come to the MU Career Center to meet with Nakiya for any help with resumes, CliftonStrengths, LinkedIn, and more!
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Job Search Boot Camp
The College of Arts & Science and the MU Career Center will be hosting a Job Search Boot Camp for students graduating in December and May. Please share this information with students who are graduating and have not yet secured post-graduation plans!
Graduating in December or May? Uncertain about your post-grad plans? Graduating students are encouraged to RSVP for our interactive and informative Job Search Boot Camp! This half-day session will help you enhance your resume, practice interviewing, learn effective job search strategies, explore career paths, hear from employers, and build your confidence! Here are the details:
Job Search Boot Camp
Friday, January 18, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Tate Hall, MU Campus
Join us for a series of focused interactions to get you job search ready!
Learn more and REGISTER NOW!
For questions, contact Laura Peiter: peiterl@missouri.edu.
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