Written by Kelly Cara, Co-Founder of V-Life and Missouri State University Alumna Two years ago, I packed my things and moved to Austin, TX, to attend culinary school. To some, this was not an obvious career decision. From age 3, I thought I wanted to be a doctor, but my experience as a Medical Explorer in high school changed my mind. I decided to try out a business major in … [Read more...] about Your career path may be a winding one
Written by Amie Gant, Career Center Communication and Design Assistant, Bachelor of Science, Professional Writing. 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 job search. While … [Read more...] about Why December is a good time to job search
If you’re looking for a job in education, then don’t miss Education Day on Tuesday, April 7. An annual career fair for individuals seeking jobs in education, Education Day provides candidates the opportunity to meet with several school districts in one day. Many administrators also plan to conduct interviews during this event, so come prepared. EDUCATION DAY APRIL … [Read more...] about Looking for a Job in Education? Here are 10 Tips for EDUCATION DAY
Written by Nii Kpakpo Abrahams, Career Center Peer Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Communication—Ethical Leadership, and soon-to-be Graduate Student in Communication Nelson Mandela once asserted, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Within one week, the pinnacle goal of my life since I was in kindergarten will have been … [Read more...] about Nii’s Nuggets of Wisdom
Each episode of HGTV’s show, House Hunters International, shows an individual or entire family moving halfway across the world to some exotic destination. Sometimes this move is a dream-come-true, sometimes it’s stress inducing, but always it brings unexpected challenges. Many new college graduates will be relocating to begin new careers, and whether they’re moving to … [Read more...] about Considering Relocating to Another City? Preparation Is Key