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Sept. 6, 2023
By Georgia McGonigle, communication assistant
Northwest Missouri State University Career Services is continuing to provide students with opportunities this fall to network with employers, seek career advice from professionals and practice interviewing skills.
In addition to events throughout the semester to help students prepare and learn more about career paths, Career Services provides students with résumé and cover letter help, assistance with job and internship searches, networking tips and interview preparation.
Learn more about upcoming Career Services resources and events below or visit Career Services between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday on the first floor of the Administration Building.
Career Day provides opportunities in the fall and spring for students to meet with a variety of employers and graduate school program representatives. (Photo by Lauren Adams/Northwest Missouri State University)
Career Day is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse. The event is a time for students to meet with a variety of employers and graduate school program representatives to discuss internship and full-time employment opportunities.
Students may attend at any point during the event and are encouraged to bring copies of their résumés to share with employers. There is no cost or registration.
Mock Interview Days allow students to meet will real employers during 30-minute increments and receive feedback on their résumés and interview skills.
Career Services now offers Mock Interview Days for specific academic majors to provide students with interview experiences more closely related to their interests.
Students should reserve an interview time by visiting Career Services. Mock Interview spots are based on employer availability and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must submit a résumé at least one week before the event.
Career Services activities such as Mock Interview Days, Meet the Pros and mocktail parties help Northwest students practice their networking and interviewing skills. (Photo by Chandu Ravi Krishna/Northwest Missouri State University)
Career Services offers Meet the Pros events for various majors and career fields. This event is designed for students to build connections and ask questions of professionals in their fields of interest.
Career Services helps Northwest students dress for success by offering attire for all types of career fields at the Career Closet, located on the first floor of The Station. 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 Career Services, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers.
Students have opportunities to build their résumés 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 or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.
Upon graduating from Northwest, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 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.
