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Available Services
- Career Counseling
- Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
- Interview Preparation
- Internship Information & Guidance
- Internship/Job Search Advising
- Graduate/Professional School Preparation
- Group Presentations & Programs
*During the Fall 2020 semester Career Services will not conduct in-class presentations or group mock-interviews before September 14th. Please contact careerservices@semo.edu with questions.
Scheduling an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, students may stop by or contact the Office of Career Services:
Academic Hall 057
Phone: 573-651-2583
Email: careerservices@semo.edu
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
*Spring Break/Summer Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Presentations
Incorporate career planning into your classroom or organization by requesting a presentation on a variety of career topics. Requests are granted on a first-come, first-served basis and requests should be submitted at least one (1) week prior to the date requested. All presentations are designed to last 30-40 minutes. To learn more about presentations, click the titles below.
Comprehensive overview of the services, resources, and program opportunities available through Career Services.
Intended for sections of UI100, this presentation includes a comprehensive overview of the services, resources, and program opportunities available through Career Services as well as more detailed information on the FOCUS-II assessment.
Maximizing opportunities available through career fairs including employer research prior to the event, appropriate dress, creating a strong first impression, communicating relevant skills, and appropriate follow-up.
Insight into the graduate school application process, how to identify and research schools, personal statements, scholarship and funding sources.
An overview of resources and strategies used in searching for an internship or full-time employment. Topics covered include setting goals, targeting and researching employers, networking, and generating interviews.
Information on the different types of interviews, how to prepare, making an impression, common questions, appropriate dress, and effective follow-up.
Using networking tools as an effective job search and career development strategy.
Strategies for developing a resume and cover letter that markets relevant skills and experiences to employers.
Overview of the major/career exploration process including assessment tools and resources available to guide the career decision making process.
Interview Preparation Assistance
Career Services is happy to extend interview preparation assistance to faculty who may provide/require practice (mock) interviews as a part of their course(s). Our office is able to host the interviews, keeping record of student attendance if needed, or a CS staff member can come to a location designated by the faculty member.
To request assistance in this area, faculty will need to complete and submit the Faculty Request Form. Assistance will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis and, due to high demand, forms must be submitted prior to or within the first 3 weeks of the current semester. We will do our best to accommodate all submitted requests.
Due to CS staff availability, if a faculty member wishes to have their students complete a practice (mock) interview as a required assignment, it is strongly recommended that students are being encouraged to schedule their interview as soon as possible and are provided with a minimum of four (4) weeks to complete their interview.
Note: It is highly recommended that faculty have Career Services come in and present on Interviewing Skills prior to assigning their students to complete a practice (mock) interview. See the information above for scheduling a presentation.
Please contact Career Services with any questions.
Contact
careerservices@semo.edu
Academic Hall 057
Office Hours:
Regular: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon - Fri)
*Spring Break/Summer Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
*Career Ambassador Walk-In Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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