Services for Students and Alumni

Career Planning

The Career Services Office utilizes the DISCOVER software program in an effort to assist job seekers interested in exploring career options as well as students choosing a program of study. DISCOVER is an internet based program which allows the user to access both on and off campus.  In addition, DISCOVER provides the user access to information about occupations, graduate schools, external degree programs, scholarships, financial aid and non-traditional ways of earning college credit.  Participants must gain a password to access the program.  Passwords are available in the Career Services Office.

Online Job Search

Career Services offers applicant registration for students or alumni who are interested in assistance in their job search. Students and alumni may register through MBU Link to gain first hand access to job referrals and job listings in their related field. Upon registering, students not only gain access to a database of employers and job opportunities, but also have the option of uploading their resume to submit to employers.To view the full list, click on Job Search Links.

On Campus Recruiting

Each semester employers visit our campus to meet and conduct job interviews with qualified candidates. These interviews are open to current students and alumni. Information will be posted listing the name, date, and time of each participating employer prior to that event.

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance

Career Services offers assistance and resources for resume and/or cover letter. All current students and alumni are eligible for this service. Please contact Career Services for more information.

Seminars

Career Services periodically sponsors seminars and events to educate students and alumni who are seeking to enhance their job seeking skills. Seminar topics, dates and registration information will be posted prior to each event through the Career Services website, MBU Link, and Facebook.

Credential Files

Education majors are encouraged to establish a credential file upon the start of their job search.  Credential files consist of the necessary documents school districts require for the application process.  Documents typically include:  a resume, three professional letters of recommendation, a copy of your transcript, a copy of your certificate (if one hasn’t been attained yet, a letter from the Education Division explaining your current status is sufficient).  Missouri Baptist University uses INTERFOLIO to manage and maintain the credential files of our students and alumni.  Users pay a yearly fee to electronically store any or all documents for their file.  Once a user has established an account, they have 24 hour access to the system.  Any student or alumni may register with INTERFOLIO to manage their credentials.  All education students are strongly encouraged to register.

Career Fairs

The Career Services Office sponsors a variety of recruiting events throughout the year. Some of the events sponsored include: fall job fair, ministry month, seminary week, and an education job fair during the spring semester. Students and alumni can use these key opportunities to meet and speak with recruiters form various employers and seminaries.

Online Career Library

VAULT has hundreds of resources including, career journals, reports and statistical data on the job market. Using the VAULT system will make efforts at researching employers, industries, and career subjects infinitely easier and more efficient.To gain access to Vault you must have an active e-mail account at Missouri Baptist University.