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MU Career Center Resources for Getting & Accepting The Job
Brooke Bassett, Junior in Strategic Communication
As you all know, this time of year is busy for students who are graduating. Some are just dipping their toes into the real world and some are diving head first into the deep. Either way, the Career Center has a plethora of resources for students who are graduating and accepting jobs. One resource we want to highlight is the Guide to Employer Communication. This resource describes everything from how to write cover letters and thank you letters to LinkedIn communication and interview follow-up. This resource provides step by step instructions as well as samples for students to follow along with which can be helpful for visual learners. We also want to highlight our Job Search Series handouts. At the Career Center, we have handouts that provide additional resources on a variety of specific topics, including finding jobs in Kansas City or St. Louis, or in Marketing, Health Science or Environmental careers, as a few examples. They are great for students who need a place to start their search.
Lastly, we get a lot of questions about salary negotiations and find that GlassDoor.com has some great resources. Here's a wonderful article on how to negotiate a salary that could be helpful for students, as well as our Guide to Accepting the Job. As always, we also have trained Career Specialists who want to talk with students more in-depth! Please refer them our way!
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Career Center Services: Now Available by Appointment!
The MU Career Center offers most of our services via drop-ins. Students can still drop in to meet with a Career Specialist, but if they would like the accountability that a scheduled meeting provides, they now also have the option to book an appointment with a Career Specialist using MU Connect! For both drop-ins and scheduled appointments, students can meet with a Career Specialist to investigate future career options, discuss potential MU majors, take CliftonStrengths, review a resume, search for jobs, practice interviewing, and more!
To schedule an appointment:
- Go to MU Connect (https://muconnect.missouri.edu/) and “Login Directly” on the lower left
- Log in using MU Pawprint and Password
- Click on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the top left
- Select My Success Network
- Search for “MU Career Center” and select MU Career Center
- Select the blue “Schedule Appointment” button to schedule a meeting with a Career Specialist
- Choose one of the options for career-related assistance
- Select a time to schedule
Appointments and drop-ins with Career Specialists are available Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. during fall and spring semesters. Drop-in services will continue to be available during summer session, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. weekdays.
Note: Career Counseling is also available by appointment through MU Connect. These appointments are for students who would like ongoing/recurring meetings with a counselor who can provide more support around career and personal development concerns.
Questions? Give us a call at 882-6801 or email career@missouri.edu.
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Amelia Gardiner, Graduate Student in Counseling Psychology
MizzouOne
As we are rounding out the 2018-2019 school year, one would think that they know all of the resources possibly available on campus. With such a large campus stocked full of resources, though, it's difficult to know if you have truly found them all. MizzouOne compiles all of our campus resources into one simple search engine. It's the perfect tool for students overwhelmed by the multitude of websites and software offered by the university. From MizzouOne, students can pay their tuition, check their grades, search for events, link to career and major exploration information, and much more! All the resources are just a search and a click away!
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Jumpstart is HIRING! 
Jumpstart, a preschool enrichment and literacy program, is currently HIRING student tutors for Fall! Jumpstart tutors gain experience working with kids, earn $10/hour, and receive an Education Award of $1,280 at the end of the year!
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Still Searching for a Summer/Post-Graduate Opportunity?
Stop by our GET HIRED Event!
Join Career Services staff from across campus as we help answer all those last-minute job search questions! Students can register for and get help with HireMizzouTigers powered by Handshake as well as look for job opportunities. Lots of great information as well as fun prizes will be available!
GET HIRED!
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Training to be Offered in May & June
Values Activity: Participate in and learn how to facilitate this fun and interactive game where participants bid on career values, which helps them evaluate critical pieces of a possible future career. Offered by popular request from prior Career Development Network participants!
- REGISTER FOR ONE SESSION:
MORE SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, FINAL DATES & TIMES TBA! Check our website for final schedule and registration.
- Career Services Champion Training: More opportunities for those interested in attending this initial 3-module training. This is also a great opportunity to attend a module former attendees may have missed or want to review!
- Another option: If you are interested in having us come train your department or group at a time that works for you, we are happy to work with you to schedule something – just reach out!
- Focus2: This workshop will teach participants how to navigate and discus Focus2 results with students.
- Integrating Career Development in the Classroom: This workshop will help instructors think about ways they can incorporate career development, including NACE career readiness competencies. Bring your syllabus for individualized feedback!
- CliftonStrengths Training: Learn more about CliftonStrengths and how to use it with your students for their academic/career success, as well as for your own professional development.
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Work Study Positions - FREE Student Help for Your Area
You probably know that the federal government provides work-study opportunities to help students afford college expenses. The essential benefit of having a work-study job is to allow students to pursue academic excellence while having a flexible part-time job that will support them financially and provide work experience.
Did you know that you can hire a student to work for any program, department, or office? Faculty and/or staff can be designated as the supervisor in the Work Study Employment system. Students in work study positions can provide no expense assistance to employers in different areas like research, program development, office assistance, and more.
Being a full-time student and working can make life a jugging act, but gaining experience before they graduate will help students find employment upon graduation. Help students enter the workforce career-ready and with experience by offering a work-study position in your area. New students will start selecting positions on May 15th, so we encourage campus employers to post their positions ASAP!
For more information call or email Rob McDaniels at 882-9370 or McDanielsR@missouri.edu
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