Written by Takudzwa Chawota, Graduate Assistant with the Career Center and psychology/Industrial Organizational graduate student. This past summer I completed a 12-week internship program at Express Scripts Inc., headquartered in St Louis, MO. I came across this internship position on Glassdoor in February 2018. From the time I completed the online application, the interview … [Read more...] about Internship provides opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects
Written by Amy Marie Charland and Mary Ann Lawson. Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers. An internship allows you to test your career objectives, helps you identify your talents, and directs you toward an appropriate career, while helping you acquire essential practical and professional skills you need in the business world. It also … [Read more...] about Locating and applying for internships
Written by Amie Gant, Career Center Communication and Design Assistant, Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing. This summer I completed my undergraduate internship as an assistant editor and graphic layout artist. I have noticed a positive change in myself after my experience; however, this change did not come easily. Successful completion of this internship required a … [Read more...] about “My internship experience revitalized my motivation”
Guest written by Matthew Moore, Project Engineer for The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Summer 2011 graduate, Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. I started working with Whiting-Turner after I graduated from Missouri State the summer of 2011. The Career Center posted an internship opportunity on their website. I had heard about Whiting-Turner through a … [Read more...] about Internship Leads to Full-Time Position
Guest written by Marisa Farris, Marketing Major with emphasis in Advertising and Promotions, Minor in Communications, Graduating May 2015 Public Relations and Media Food Practice Intern at Noble Communications in Springfield, MO Your college undergrad is the perfect time for you to develop yourself into a marketable individual. Be a sponge and absorb as much information … [Read more...] about Internship Is a “Game-Changer”