[Updated Thursday, January 16th, 2025]. While the majority of job postings are legitimate, it’s important to realize that job scams exist and con artists are trying to steal job seekers’ money or identities. Many job scams are difficult to spot because they illegally use the names of legitimate companies. Job scams exist locally, nationally, and internationally. They appear in … [Read more...] about Beware of job scams
Written by Courtney Cochran, Program Director of Collegiate Sales Society In college, an internship is like your favorite kindergarten field trip. During your trip, you discover how the lessons you’ve learned in the classroom can be paired and applied with skills and professional development. But, what I bet you might be feeling right now is a little stressed, … [Read more...] about Everything They Didn’t Tell You About Internships…and What You Should Know
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
Written by Payton Davis, Career Center Digital Marketing Internship and Public Relations Major. Picture this: A senior in college who has told herself semester after semester that she will go to the Career Center to take advantage of the free resources. A senior who waited until last month to create a proper LinkedIn account. Ironically, this senior now … [Read more...] about The career search starts with Handshake
Written by Kathryn Wright, Career Center Practicum Student, Marketing Graduate Assistant, and Student Affairs in Higher Education graduate student You’re proud to be a music major, and you should be. You get the thrilling opportunity to create, interpret, and inspire in ways that are reflective of your personality and tastes. But what if you are looking at applying for a … [Read more...] about Music major career readiness