About Me

Balancing Work, Life and Disability

Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by a seemingly endless to-do list both at work and at home? Perhaps you’re tackling these tasks with a physical or mental impairment?
You’re not alone. Finding a balance between work and the rest …

By LaWanda H. Cook, PhD
LaWanda H. Cook, PhD
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Salary Negotiation as a Black Woman in Corporate America

As Black women, we are conditioned to believe that anything we receive beyond the bare minimum is a blessing. We are not taught our true value and are not taught to require that everyone we interact with treat us as …

By MARISSA RAE
MARISSA RAE
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How My Superpowers of Empathy and Listening Helped Me Drive a ‘Truly Innovative’ Sales Initiative

Katie Werner, Enterprise Sales & Distributor Excellence Leader at nVent, is dedicated to pursuing her passion for people and process transformation. “I thrive in roles where I can help people be more successful at what they do,” she explains. “I …

By Katie Werner
Katie Werner
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Should I or Shouldn’t I

Deciding if, when, and how to share disability-related information with a prospective or current employer can be overwhelming. The decision-making process requires answering a number of personal questions that may be different with each employment experience. There is no single …

By Tracie DeFreitas
Tracie DeFreitas
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5 Interviewing Tips for Transgender and Non-Binary People

Interviewing can be one of the most stressful parts of the job search process for any person, and as a transgender or non-binary person, it can feel doubly so when you include the layers of added stress around bias and …

By Jennifer Herrity
Jennifer Herrity
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Information about how to demonstrate to employers your cultural competence.

Developed in partnership with Autism Speaks, this site enables users to search jobs once they register (at no cost). A …

Instead of a jobs board, NITW maintains a bank of candidates and matches them with employer partners, free of charge.

AAUW has compiled key facts to dispel myths and misinformation about the pay gap.

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