First Year

Career services is eager to help new Tigers make a successful transition to college and build your Mizzou experience. We can assist you with career and major exploration, student employment and all your career-related questions. It’s not too early to connect with career services to explore your interests and goals!

Transitioning from high school to college can be a challenge. Explore the resources and referrals highlighted below that can help you successfully navigate your academic and career path during your first year. Begin by reviewing our Freshmen Career Readiness Guide.

  • + SUPPORT & WELLNESS
      • Career Counseling  provides students the opportunity to discuss career, academic, and personal/social concerns.
      • Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling as well as crisis services available 24/7.
      • Student Health & Well-Being provides self-care resources and programs (like meditation) to help you stay balanced.
      • Learning Center offers academic help at no cost to students through The Writing Center, Tiger Tutors and Study Plan Consultants.
      • Office for Financial Success provides free consultations about financial matters such as loans, credit cards, credit scores, budgeting, saving, debt management and more.
      • Tiger Pantry allows students to receive non-perishable food and household items monthly as well as eggs, produce, and bread each week.
      • Truman’s Closet enables MU students to borrow business attire in an array of sizes free of charge.
  • + CAREER & MAJOR EXPLORATION
      • Exploring students can visit the Discovery Center to learn about majors through individualized advising appointments.
      • Arrange an informational interview, learning about the real-life experience of someone working in a field or company that interests you.
      • Watch Candid Career videos to get honest career information and insight from professionals in hundreds of occupations.
      • Take a 1-credit hour Career Explorations course which is intended for those exploring majors and those unsure what to do with a major. Multiple sections are offered to students in any major at any point in their journey of self-exploration and career “decidedness.”
  • + INVOLVEMENT & EXPERIENCE
  • + CAREER READINESS
      • We recommend students create a resume highlighting their strengths, high school achievements, college involvement and academic background.
      • Participate in professional development workshops sponsored by career services and employers.
      • Seek out mentors by making meaningful connections with upperclassmen, staff, instructors and advisors.

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Samples of resumes based on experiential learning such as research, service learning, study abroad and more.

Focus 2 Am I Career Ready?

Career readiness is a foundation of eight core competencies that broadly prepare college students for lifelong success in their careers …

Review the simple, practical steps you can take to shape your career development journey as a first year student.

A brief overview of how to get started on the site and maximize all the features of this interactive resource …

Contact & Location

Phone
573-882-6801
Address

Student Success Center (lower level)
Lowry Mall
Columbia, MO 65211

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:00 pm