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Helping those who are homeless find their way back into the job market

March 23, 2018 by admin

eight people outside a building

Along with six undergraduate college students, we participated in the Missouri State University Bear Breaks Immersion Trip over spring break, 2018. We traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, where we partnered with the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (ACSS) to help clients who have been displaced. ACSS requires clients to complete a 3-week Workforce Development program that assists … [Read more...] about Helping those who are homeless find their way back into the job market

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: #ACSS, #BearBreaksATL, Career Center staff, career readiness, Hunger and homelessness, Job Search, Professionalism, Resume

Can you change your mind about a job after you’ve accepted?

October 27, 2017 by admin

Reneging on a job may damage your reputation. Written by Kayla Villwock, Intern Program Manager of SAS; article provided courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers. After interviews with several top companies, you accept a job offer from Corporation A to begin a week after graduation. Then, XYZ Startup, a company that just began recruiting new college grads, … [Read more...] about Can you change your mind about a job after you’ve accepted?

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: Job Search, Professionalism

A fun summer job AND valuable career experience? Yes, it’s possible!

November 10, 2016 by admin

Grace and a coworker watched the sun rise over Lake Michigan on the last day of their summer job. Written by Grace Smith, junior creative writing major and office assistant for the Career Center Last November, I was in my junior year of college, in a major that doesn’t have obvious career prospects, and a desire to work in a highly competitive field. That is the life of a … [Read more...] about A fun summer job AND valuable career experience? Yes, it’s possible!

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: career readiness, creative writing, film camp, Job Search, Resume, work experience

12 LinkedIn etiquette tips

February 8, 2016 by admin

Written by Amie Gant, Career Center Communication and Design Assistant, Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing. Because having good etiquette on social media can positively impact your professional development, knowing what to do and what not to do on each social media platform is crucial. Actions that are completely acceptable (or unacceptable) on Facebook, Twitter, and … [Read more...] about 12 LinkedIn etiquette tips

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: Amie Gant, etiquette, Job Search, LinkedIn, networking, Professionalism

Why December is a good time to job search

December 16, 2015 by admin

Written by Amie Gant, Career Center Communication and Design Assistant, Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing. image: GraphicStock If you’re like most of us, the holidays are a time to slow down and take a good, long break from our hectic schedules. However, if you’re currently searching for a job, you might consider letting the holiday season help you kick-start your … [Read more...] about Why December is a good time to job search

Filed Under: Headlines, Uncategorized Tagged With: Job Search, networking, Uncategorized

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