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
Written by Alyssa Potempa, Career Center Graduate Student LinkedIn is a popular career-oriented social networking platform that is used widely across various industries by employers and job seekers. Not only do companies and organizations make job opportunities available through this site, but the platform also allows users to network professionally with people in numerous … [Read more...] about 10 ways students can build a professional LinkedIn profile
Written by Todd Euglow, Career Resources Specialist, Career Center Have you ever found yourself working on your résumé and thinking “What did I actually do in that last job?” or “Wow, just listing that I waited tables doesn’t sound impressive at all”? One of the biggest mistakes that job seekers make when updating their résumé is approaching the process without giving … [Read more...] about The résumé should tell your story
Written by Mike Wood, Assistant Director–Career Counseling, Career Center As a rule, veterans tend to be highly self-sufficient and successful in many industries. With a "mission first" mindset, combined with traits such as self-discipline, leadership skills, self-motivation, and high ethical standards, veterans are well prepared to succeed in the workplace. Often the … [Read more...] about Job search resources for student veterans and alumni
Written by Lindsey Bell, Career Resources Specialist, Career Center Are you preparing to graduate in the coming months? If so, congratulations! Graduating with a college degree is a huge accomplishment that can assist you in obtaining your future career goals. While graduation is an exciting time, it is also important to not lose sight of necessary pre-graduation … [Read more...] about Pre-graduation planning increases chances of career success