Career Center

  Important Announcements

ATTENTION MAY 2013 GRADUATES!!!

The Career Center wishes you all success in your life after Missouri State University. We are available to alumni so if you are in nead of job search or career guidance, feel free to schedule an appointment. We know you've worked very hard to reach this goal and we'd like to hear about your future plans. If you would, please complete our Graduate Survey if you have not already done so.

If you have any questions, please be sure to contact us at 417-836-5636 or CareerCenter@MissouriState.edu

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST GRADUATE SURVEY DRAWING WINNER: Lindsay Lampert, Public Relations

If you would like to be placed in the running to win a gift card, complete the survey now!

CAREER CENTER CLASSES FOR SUMMER 2013

This summer, the Career Center is offering two sections of IDS 120: Exploring Majors and Careers, and for the first time, one of the sections will be an online course.

IDS 120 is designed to assist students in learning the process for making meaningful academic and career choices that are aligned with their unique strengths, interests, values, and personality. Students complete a variety of self-assessments, engage in major and career exploration, participate in decision-making activities, and learn about workplace issues involving professional behaviors, skills, and ethics. Click here for specific section information.

 WALK-IN HOURS

Fall 2013 Walk-in Hours

Peer Advisors are available to assist with Résumés and Cover Letters. All other assistance will require an appointment.

Class of 2013 Job Outlook - a report from NACE

Respondents to the Job Outlook 2013 survey are reporting that they plan to hire 13 percent more new college graduates in 2012-13 than they did in 2011-12. Hiring appears to be on the upswing as this year’s anticipated increase is higher than both the original and final hiring projections for the Class of 2012. 

Check out the full report - Job Outlook for the College Class of 2013

ATTENTION FACULTY

•  Due to the number of requests we receive for presentations, we must receive at least a two week notice for a request. To help speed up the process, please complete the PRESENTATION REQUEST FORM.  
• We are thrilled when faculty wish to include our office in their curriculum. To be better prepared for your students and their assignment, please complete the CLASS ASSIGNMENT FORM. If we do not receive the completed form, we will not be responsible for insuring the assignment has been completed properly.

Unpaid Internships: a NACE Position Statement - Established in 1956, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is the leading source of information on the employment of the college educated. The professional association connects more than 5,200 college career services professionals at nearly 2,000 colleges and universities nationwide, and more than 3,000 HR/staffing professionals focused on college relations and recruiting.