Career Services offering mock interviews, networking events during spring semester

Career Services offering mock interviews, networking events during spring semester

Northwest Missouri State University Career Services continues to provide students with opportunities to network with employers and seek internships through Mock Interview Days, job fairs and other resources.

In addition to networking events, Career Services provides students with résumé and cover letter help, assistance with job and internship searches, networking tips and interview preparation.

Career Services events and resources are available to all Northwest students - no matter their major or academic level.

"For anything career-related, we can help," Travis Kline, the assistant director of Career Services, said. "The main thing that we do is teach students to advocate for themselves. It's super important to learn to talk about what you're good at, what you like to do and really play to your strengths."

Learn more about Career Services resources and events below or visit the Career Services office on the first floor of the Administration Building between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Career Day

Career Day is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse. The event provides students with an opportunity to network 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

Mock Interview Days allow students to meet with real-world employers during 30-minute increments and receive feedback on their résumés and interview skills.

Career Services offers Mock Interview Days for specific academic majors to provide students with interview experiences closely related to their interests.

Spring Mock Interview dates

• Education: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse and on Zoom
• Humanities and social sciences: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, on Zoom
• Agricultural sciences: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, on Zoom
• Business: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, on Zoom
• Behavioral sciences: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, on Zoom
• Health and natural sciences: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, on Zoom

Students should reserve an interview time by visiting www.nwmissouri.edu/career/events/mid.htm. 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.

Meet the Pros

Career Services offers Meet the Pros events for various majors and career fields. The event is designed for students to build connections and ask questions of professionals in their fields of interest.

Upcoming Meet the Pros dates

• Business: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the Student Union Ballroom
• Communication and mass media: Time is yet to be determined. Visit www.nwmissouri.edu/career for updates.

Local job fair

Career Services will host a local job fair from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 27, at the Hughes Fieldhouse. This 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.

Career Closet

Career Services helps Northwest students dress for success by offering attire for all types of career fields at the Career Closet, located at the Support Services Building. 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 office or area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm and Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area. 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, 93 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.