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Career Services & Assistance
Student Resources
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Career Preparation and Planning
Career Seeker
Are you exploring your career options? Would you like to make well-informed decisions about your next steps? You’ve come to the right place. –https://agilities.org/how-agilities-help/individual-career-seekers/DeBruce Agile Work Profiler
Are you curious about what career path to follow, how to describe your experience on a resume or on LinkedIn, and how to confidently discuss your strengths and skills in an interview? The Agile Work Profiler can help you.The Agile Work Profiler will identify your strengths and job skills through what we call ‘Agilities’. Agilities are groups of work activities that describe your strengths and interests as they relate to your career.
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Career Expo
What is a Career Expo?
The Career Expo is a networking opportunity for companies, current Missouri Valley students, and alumni. Over 50 employers, recruiters, and schools attend this event to actively recruit students for potential internship and full-time job opportunities available with their organizations.Why should I attend the Career Expo?
The Career Expo provides an excellent opportunity for students across all majors to actively engage with employers who have internship and full-time positions to fill. Other benefits of attending this event include learning more about future opportunities with specific companies, solidifying personal career goals, and building a professional network. All students, regardless of current year of classification are encouraged to attend.What should I wear to the Career Expo?
The Office of Career Services recommends students who are actively job-seeking wear professional business attire. Make sure clothes are clean and wrinkle free and wear shoes that are comfortable yet professional. Dress for Success.Career Expos
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Upcoming Workshops
Resume Writing for Future Accounting Leaders
February 12 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM | eSports ClassroomStudents will craft a resume appropriate for the professions. Keywords, skills, and tips will be discussed.
JCPenny Suit-Up Event
February 18 | 4:00 – 7:00 PM | JCPenny at Columbia MallUp to 50% off select career wear, shoes and accessories.
JCPenney Portraits by Lifetouch
Get professional headshots starting at just $29.99. Schedule your session at jcpportraits.comJCPenney Salon
New clients get 20% Off their service with a Designer or Sr. Designer. Book your next appointment at jcpenney.com/m/service-menu.JCPenney Beauty
Put your best face forward with interview-ready makeup, skincare, men’s grooming and more. Find even more online at jcp.com/beauty.For more information contact Katlyn Flowers at kf8212@moval.edu.
Resume Writing for Business Admin Majors
February 19 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Bacon RoomThis workshop will help students understand what does it look like to write a resume tailored to their major. They will understand what key words will stand out to employers looking for candidates in their specific field.
Resume Writing for Mass Communication Majors
April 3 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Formal Lounge
Instructor: SGT. WhiteThis workshop will help students understand what does it look like to write a resume tailored to their major. They will understand what key words will stand out to employers looking for candidates in their specific field.
Employers
Employers connect with our student and alumni networks.
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FAIRS Section
Missouri Valley hosts three annual fair events where employers can recruit students for their open opportunities.
- Part time Career Fair
- Plan Your Summer: Ministry and Services Career Fair: The Plan Your Summer Career Fair is hosted for summer jobs featuring: summer camps, christian camps, ministry related jobs/internship opportunities, missions and non-profit field related jobs.
- Missouri Valley Career Expo: The Career Expo is in the Spring semester on the last Wednesday in March. This will include employers from the community and around the Missouri/Kansas area. Full time, part time, internship opportunities etc.
For additional information on these events or to set up a table to recruit on campus, please contact Katlyn Flowers, kf8212@moval.edu.
Alumni Association
Graduates can visit the Alumni Association page for more information on alumni events, benefits, and opportunities to get involved. Although not specifically geared towards networking, many alumni events bring together professionals from across industries, giving you the opportunity to mingle with your peers and form connections.
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