[Updated Thursday, January 16th, 2025]. While the majority of job postings are legitimate, it’s important to realize that job scams exist and con artists are trying to steal job seekers’ money or identities. Many job scams are difficult to spot because they illegally use the names of legitimate companies. Job scams exist locally, nationally, and internationally. They appear in … [Read more...] about Beware of job scams
Here at the Career Center, we believe that everybody has a story. We love when we get to be a part of that story. Meet Sofia Henry, a Missouri State University Alumni and former Career Center Graduate Assistant. Sofia recently came back to our office for a visit. Read Sofia's story below, on being an international student who graduated and landed a job at a multinational … [Read more...] about Alumni Story: Sofia Henry
Written by Courtney Cochran, Program Director of Collegiate Sales Society In college, an internship is like your favorite kindergarten field trip. During your trip, you discover how the lessons you’ve learned in the classroom can be paired and applied with skills and professional development. But, what I bet you might be feeling right now is a little stressed, … [Read more...] about Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Internships…and What You Should Know
Written by Dr. Jerri Arnold-Cook, Missouri State University Career Resources Specialist The Missouri State University was scheduled to host both the 2022 Career Expo and Education Career Fair on February 24, 2022, at the Springfield Expo Center, however, due to inclement weather, the events have been rescheduled for April 7th. This blog provides information on what you need … [Read more...] about Countdown to the 2022 Career Expo and Education Career Fair: What You Should Know and Steps to Ensure You Are Ready
Written by Natalie Beene, MSU Student Affairs in Higher Education Graduate Student and Career Center Practicum Student Coming to college without a solid decision on what a student might want to major in can be a massive stressor for college students. This stress might be caused by a few different reasons. One reason might be students are putting pressure on themselves to … [Read more...] about Support for students who have not chosen a major or career pathway