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Jan. 27, 2023
By Kourtnie Stenwall, communication assistant
Northwest Missouri State University Career Services is again offering opportunities this spring for students to seek internships and network with prospective employers through Mock Interview Days, job fairs and other resources.
New this spring, Mock Interview Days are scheduled throughout the semester and aligned with academic interests to help students and employers in related industries. All students are invited to participate in any Mock Interview Day after priority signup dates for specific major areas have passed.
“Career Services has worked hard to identify experiences that bring the most value to students and has adjusted its offerings to bring more diverse employers, job opportunities and connections to campus,” Director of Career Services Hannah Christian said. “Attending a Career Services event can bring you into a network of employers that will help you expand your job and internship opportunities exponentially.”
In addition to networking events, Career Services offers resources to help students with résumés and cover letters, searches for internships and jobs, and interview preparation.
Learn more about Career Services resources and events below or visit the Career Services on the first floor of the Administration Building between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. More information also is available at www.nwmissouri.edu/career/.
Mock Interview Days help students gain interview experience and receive feedback on their résumés during short meetings with real employers. (Photo by Lauren Adams/Northwest Missouri State University)
Mock Interview Days help students gain interview experience and receive feedback on their résumés during meetings with real employers. Each interview session includes a 20-minute mock interview and five to 10 minutes of feedback.
Spring Mock Interview Days are:
Students can reserve a spot by visiting the Career Services office. Students must submit a résumé before selecting an interview spot. Mock Interview spots are based on employer availability and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Northwest’s spring Career Day is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, in the Hughes Fieldhouse. It provides students with the opportunity to seek internships and full-time jobs while networking with prospective employers and graduate school program representatives.
Click here to learn more and view a listing of employers and schools attending Career Day.
Northwest job fairs and career days provide students with opportunities to network with employers and seek internships as well as part-time and full-time jobs. (Photo by Abigayle Rush/Northwest Missouri State University)
Career Services will host a summer job fair on Tuesday, April 4, at the Hughes Fieldhouse. The job fair is designed to help Northwest students and community members find local, part-time jobs and opportunities for the summer months. The event is free and open to the public.
In collaboration with Career Services, the Society of Presidential Scholars will host the Celebration of Scholars from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 14, on the third floor of the J.W. Jones Student Union. Students may submit scholarly and profession-based work for prize consideration.
Career Services helps Northwest students dress for success by offering attire for all types of career fields at the Career Closet, located on the second floor of North Complex. It provides clothing and accessories to Northwest students at no cost.
Students may visit the Career Closet between 2 and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or make an appointment with Career Services to visit at other times.
In addition to the multitude of resources offered through Northwest Career Services, the University places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers.
Students have opportunities to build their resumes with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions on its campus, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.
Upon graduating from Northwest, 98 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and nearly 100 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
For more information about the services and resources available through Northwest Career Services, call 660.562.1250 or visit www.nwmissouri.edu/career.
