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Countdown to the 2022 Career Expo and Education Career Fair: What You Should Know and Steps to Ensure You Are Ready

January 28, 2022 by Jerri Arnold-Cook

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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

Filed Under: career readiness, Events, Job Search Tagged With: Career fairs, careers, Handshake, job search

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Support for students who have not chosen a major or career pathway

June 22, 2021 by Jerri Arnold-Cook

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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

Filed Under: Career Planning, career readiness Tagged With: Career Center, career planning, career readiness, choosing a major

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10 ways students can build a professional LinkedIn profile

April 15, 2021 by Valerie Turner

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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

Filed Under: career readiness, Networking, Professionalism Tagged With: branding, LinkedIn, networking, Professionalism

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The résumé should tell your story

March 29, 2021 by Valerie Turner

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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

Filed Under: career readiness, Resume Tagged With: accomplishment statement, resume, Skills

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Job search resources for student veterans and alumni

February 25, 2021 by Valerie Turner

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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

Filed Under: career readiness, Job Search Tagged With: civilian workforce, military, resources, veterans

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