Plan for your Future: Student & Alumni Resources

Searching for a job is a rigorous and time-consuming process. With the pressures of being a student, finding time to conduct a proper job search can be difficult. Mizzou’s College of Education and Human Development Career Services Office is here to help you throughout this process. With the support of our knowledgeable staff and resources, the tools are available for you to plan meaningful professional development and execute a successful job search.

Professional Portfolio

In addition to an application, employers expect various files when you apply for a job in an educational setting. You can keep your files organized with your choice of technology tools in a Professional Portfolio (perhaps a digital folder in an accessible and secure location such as on a USB, cloud service, and on a personal electronic device). Your Professional Portfolio will contain the following documents:

• Résumé
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Letters of Recommendation
• Student Teaching Evaluation
• Copy of your latest background check
• Copy of your teacher certificates (or a Letter of Verification from the CEHD Certification Officer) *
• Transcripts
• Potentially sample lesson plans, assessments, and/or unit designs
• Potentially professional social media profiles such as LinkedIn

If you are an undergraduate student, you may not have all these materials (e.g., your teacher certification) when applying for jobs. If you are currently an undergraduate student who is student teaching, you may request a letter verifying future certification from our Certification Officer by sending an email with the subject “Request for Letter of Certification” to CEHDCertification@missouri.edu. Please make sure to include your name, student number, the program you are enrolled in and the certification(s) you are pursuing. You can learn more at the Certification page.

Resources

• Professionalism Resources
• Resume Resources
• Cover Letter Resources
• Philosophy Statement Resources
• Career Fair and Networking Resources
• Interview Resources
• MU Career Center Tools

Education Job Applications

• Handshake
• Missouri Educator Job Board
• Missouri School Directory
• Missouri REAP
• Missouri Teaching Jobs

Join us for the MOJOE Career Fair!

The Missouri Job Opportunities in Education Job Fair is an annual event held at the University of Missouri. Over 100 educational employers and graduate programs across the country are present every year to discuss job opportunities and conduct interviews with aspiring educators.

The job fair is free and open to candidates. We invite aspiring educators at every stage of their career from any institution!

Learn more about MOJOE on Handshake

Employers and Educational Partners Resources

Employers can post and manage jobs and internship announcements free of charge at Handshake. You’ll also be able to schedule on-campus interviews, browse resumes of qualified candidates, and register for career fairs and events.

CEHD hosts various career fairs and recruitment events for students to connect with future employers. Please connect with us by contacting the Career Services office at CEHDCareers@missouri.edu.