Judging by Career Services鈥� location in a nook on the second floor of the Millennium Student Center, it would be easy to assume not much happens there. But that couldn鈥檛 be more wrong.
What has been termed 鈥渁 small but mighty staff鈥� is tasked with guiding nearly 10,000 University of Missouri鈥擲t. Louis students toward achieving their career goals.
Director Teresa Balestreri stands at the department鈥檚 helm. Through her 22 years at UMSL, she鈥檚 focused on doing all she can to help students succeed. On Dec. 6, that dedication earned her an Excellence in Service to Students Award from The National Society of Leadership and Success.
Balestreri鈥檚 job encompasses a lot of roles 鈥� all designed to connect students with potential employers. Career Services offers job and internship search strategies, resume writing assistance and interview tips. Even before students reach the job-hunting stage, the department provides guidance on possible career paths within each major.
to read more.