Job scams are on the rise, and while no one is immune to fraudulent recruitment scams, college students are often targeted. Scammers often claim to be recruiting for a legitimate employer and will advertise jobs where legitimate employers do—online, in newspapers, and even on TV and radio. The best way to protect yourself from being a victim of a job scam is to be aware of them … [Read more...] about Know the warning signs of job scams
Written by Mandy Morgan, Technical Writer at Sertifi, Inc., and Missouri State University alumna and online instructor Are you considering taking a job in a new, big city? Do you have a dream city in mind and want to know how to land a job there? Well, I’ve done it. It was tricky and required a lot of research and a little bit of luck to go from a student at MSU to … [Read more...] about Finding your first job in a new city after college
Written by Margie Stewart and Lindsey Bell, Career Resource Specialist and Graduate Assistant of Missouri State University Career Center Along with 6 undergraduate college students, we participated in the Missouri State University Bear Breaks Immersion Trip over Spring Break 2018. We traveled to Atlanta, GA, where we partnered with the Atlanta Center for Self Sufficiency … [Read more...] about Helping those who are homeless find their way back into the job market
Missouri State University’s Career Expo / Education Career Fair is February 28, 12:00 – 3:30 pm, at the Springfield EXPO Center. At the career fair, you can meet more than 200 representatives from companies, school districts, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and graduate programs located both here in Springfield and across the country. Talking to future … [Read more...] about The Fairs App: What to Know
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