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We offer:

• Career Advising:ÌýSpeakÌýwith a Career Advisor who is well prepared and equipped with the necessary tools and resources to assist you with all your career, academic, and college transfer needs
• Career Planning courseÌý- GUI 1960 (1 credit hour).Ìý Designed to guide you through the career decision-making process
• AssessmentsÌýto help clarify your interests, strengths, workplace values, and career options
• Private Virtual Interview Space: Quiet, professional, and distraction-free space for your next virtual interview.
• Resources:Ìý Printed and online occupational resources that provides information, such as job descriptions, educational requirements, salaries, work environment, employment outlook and additional information
• College admissionsÌýandÌýtransferÌýassistance
• Job Search Assistance and Resources
• Developing a competitive resume and cover letter
• Interview Best Practices
• Completing online applications and many more...
• Classroom or organization presentation on a variety of topics
• Career Preparation Workshops (resume writing, online applications, etiquette, and more)
• Career Fairs and Hiring Events

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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ uses College Central Network as its official online job resource and resume system. The site is available 24/7 to students, alumni, and employers atÌý

• Students, Alumni and Community Members quickly apply to jobs and Internship opportunities posted exclusively for you, and search other opportunities via Jobs Central® and Intern Central®, national job boards.
• Create and upload your resume and career portfolio to make available to employers.
• Access our events calendar, and career/job search advice documents, podcasts, videos and more.
• Review Career Fair information and company recruitment visits.
• Employers search for talented students and alumni, and post unlimited jobs for FREE.

We offer:

• Fall and Spring Career Fair and Hiring Events
• Private Interview Space

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"I just wanted to thank you for all your help, specifically the campus recruitment event this past Wednesday. It was a huge success. St. Francois County is now at 63.8% of the qualified census workers recruitingÌýgoal.Ìý You and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ have helped to get us this far. "Ìý

"Thank for your help. We appreciate what you can do. You and your Career Services team were a great help when we opened about a year ago."

Mark Edmondson
Store ManagerÌý#767
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS

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Contact our office to participate in our Career Fairs and Hiring Events.

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ uses College Central Network as its official online job resource and resume system. The site is available 24/7 to students, alumni, and employers atÌý

• Employers search for talented students and alumni, and post unlimited jobs.
• Employers can post internships, volunteer and job opportunities for FREE.
• Students can quickly apply to jobs and Internship opportunities posted exclusively by you.
• Everyone can access our career services events calendar.

Alison Sheets
Director of Career Services
Arts & Science 117
Phone: (573) 518-3848
E-mail: asheets@MineralArea.edu

Office Hours:ÌýÌý8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8Ìýa.m. to 3 p.m. in the summer

• ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Resume Guide
• Career Services Student Needs Questionnaire
• Are You Career Ready? Successful Workplace Competencies

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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡Ìýoffers courses to assist students in the career decision making and job search process.

Most students need guidance in making an educated career decision.ÌýThe Career Planning Office focuses on the career planning process and is dedicated to helping individuals identify their educational and career goals and develop a plan to reach those goals.Ìý

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• Prep for Employment –ÌýPAW1060Ìý(1 credit hour)

  A course designed to teach students skills essential to the development of a sound job seeking strategy.Ìý The class requires the students to prepare a resume, cover letter, follow-up, and application blank, as well as practice interviewing techniques and learn tips to improve their chances of being successfully employed.

• Career Planning Course –ÌýGUI1960Ìý(1 credit hour)

  Designed to guide you through the career decision-making process.

• First Year Seminar – GUI1010Ìý(1 credit hour)

  Required of all freshmen pursuing a degree. Orients students to college life to make success in college achievable. Designed to increase awareness of resources on campus, teach behavioral expectations of college, and teach skills for academic success, such as note-taking, test-taking, study skills, time management, decision making, and goal setting.

A federal work program administered by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ offers students the opportunity to be employed on campus. The award received by the student is based on financial need. Students earn $15.00 per hour beginning January 1, 2026, which is paid on a monthly basis. Various positions are offered to students to complement their education with practical job experience.

The Work-Study Application is located in My̽»¨¾«Ñ¡. Log in to your My̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ portal. Under the My Financial Aid Tab, scroll down to theÌýWork-Study Information link on the left side. Open the link andÌýcomplete the Work-Study Application.

The Financial Aid office will determine if you're eligible for the program.ÌýPlease be aware that additional financial aid such as student loans, scholarships, Voc-Rehab, WIOA, etc., may affect your Work-Study eligibility.

Watch your ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ email for program eligibility notification from the Financial Aid office.

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Career Services can help! If you need assistance finding employmentÌýoff-campus, please contact ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Career Services at careerservices@mineralarea.edu, call 573-518-3848, or stop by the Career Services officeÌýAS 117.ÌýÌý

It’s All Free!ÌýÌýWe have multiple tools to assist you with your job search.Ìý Sign up today on ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s online job boardÌýÌý You can access local job postings, upload your resume, build a portfolio, and more.

Take advantage of one-on-one career advising!ÌýStop by the Career Planning Office AS 117 or callÌýto schedule an advising appointment.

Alison Sheets
Director of Career Services
Academic Hall 1102 E
Phone: (573) 518-3848
E-mail: asheets@MineralArea.edu

Office Hours:ÌýÌý8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8Ìýa.m. to 3 p.m. in the summer