Overview
The MU Career Center is committed to partnering with faculty and staff to provide them with information, resources, tools, and referrals to help empower our students to identify and achieve their career aspirations. The staff at the Career Center is able to collaborate with you via the following:
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Consultations
The Career Center staff is eager to have discussions with faculty and staff about incorporating career development into individual courses, undergraduate curriculum and student interactions. Email us to talk further about desired student learning outcomes.
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Class Assignments & Presentations
The MU Career Center provides multiple ways to integrate career development into student learning. Faculty and staff may schedule class or group presentations or request course assignments through our Career Outreach team. Please submit requests online, preferably two weeks in advance of your preferred date.
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Lesson Plans
In the Faculty Resources section below you can view the various career lesson plan topics. Our downloadable class lesson plans include a slide deck, and optional class activities to fill an entire class period.
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Videos
View our career ready playlist below or access all videos on our YouTube channel. You can also share Candid Career videos with students highlighting occupations, industries and career advice.
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Career Resources
Scroll down to see the top resources we most often recommend to faculty members regarding career exploration and career readiness.
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Recommend a Career Course
Students may benefit from taking SSC 2100 Career Explorations, a one-credit hour course that helps students learn about their interests and develop skills to make informed career decisions.
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Provide Resources
Click on the Student Resources tab above to help connect students with hundreds of career resources, including career guides, videos and recommended websites on all career topics.
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Share Outcomes Data
The campus conducts an Outcomes Survey which captures data on employment, salary, graduate school attendance and the location of recent MU graduates.
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Career Specialists: Drop-In Consultations
Students can take advantage of our drop-in hours and visit with a Career Specialist to discuss majors/careers, resumes, interview preparation, job searches and more. Please direct students to our Connect with Our Staff web page for more information.
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Career Counselors: Ongoing Appointments
Students wanting to have more in-depth sessions can see a Career Counselor to discuss a wide range of career, academic, and social issues. Please direct students to our Career Counseling web page for details.
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Join the Career Development Network (CDN)
The Career Development Network is a group of faculty and staff committed to helping students with their career development. Individuals can receive specialized training to be a Career Services Champion to help students with career-related questions and post-grad planning.
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Subscribe to the Career Center Newsletter
Connect with the MU Career Center and keep informed of career news, events and resources by subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter.
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Hiring and Recruiting Students
Campus employers should advertise student positions on HireMizzouTigers.com. Our staff can help you develop effective job descriptions and recruitment strategies.
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Supervising Student Employees
The supervisor toolkit available in Canvas offers a wealth of information and resources related to recruiting and managing student employees. If you are seeking to create meaningful and consistent student employee experiences, please join!
