Written by Jennifer Brandom, Career Center Practicum Student Have a job interview coming up but don’t have time to visit the Career Center? Preparing for graduate school interviews but are nervous to try mock interviewing? The Career Center at Missouri State offers a free service to students called InterviewStream, which allows students to interview online from the comforts … [Read more...] about Practice job interviews with InterviewStream
“As soon as you feel like you have enough knowledge from school, try to do an internship, because it’s best to have that foot in the door.” ~Willie Drake With a focus on information technology and psychology, Willie plans to graduate with his Bachelor of General Studies degree in May 2020. Since beginning his internship at O’Reilly Auto Parts this past April, he has learned … [Read more...] about Part of a team: An interview with Willie Drake, Merchandise Data Analyst Intern with O’Reilly Auto Parts
Written by Amie Case, Graduate Assistant with the Career Center, Master of Arts, English: Creative Writing. It happens to the best of us: at some point, we all blubber our way through an interview. We think out loud with lots of “uhh’s” and “umm’s,” we completely lose track of what we were trying to say, and our minds freeze until we no longer know our own names. In … [Read more...] about Contemplating all possible meanings of the phrase “silent as the grave”
Written by Grace Smith, office assistant for the Career Center and graduating creative writing major who's headed to Loyola Marymount University for MFA Program in Film & Television. So here is the truth: Interviewing is hard. It’s uncomfortable and intimidating, and, let’s be honest, just plain weird. Well, at least it is for me. I am always uncomfortable … [Read more...] about Interviewing: Before, During, and After
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