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Career and Life Design Center
Reach Your Career Goals
One of the biggest reasons you chose the University of Central Missouri is because you knew UCM would prepare you for your future. In fact, 97% of our graduates say their academic program prepared them for success. UCM also has a 96% first destination success rate, which means our graduates are either working, going to graduate school, serving in the military, or participating in a volunteer or service program. The Career and Life Design Center is an integral part of that preparation. Here you can explore internship and career opportunities, strengthen your job search skills and build important connections for your future. Whether you’re an alumni or a student on the Warrensburg or Lee’s Summit campus, the Career and Life Design Center at UCM is here for you—at no cost—throughout your life.
Networking Opportunities
Interact with recruiters and our staff through W.I.S.E Hours, In-Person and Virtual
Career Fairs, On Campus Interviews, Employer Information Sessions and Hall Tables,
and more! Download the Handshake app, create and update your Handshake profile to
get personalized job recommendations, upload your resume, register and view upcoming
career fairs, connect with employers to learn about company culture and their open
roles, and finally apply to opportunities!
Walk-In Studio Experience (W.I.S.E.)
Professional Clothing Studio
The Professional Clothing Studio gives students the opportunity to select professional and business casual clothing appropriate for job fairs, interviews, internships/practicums, networking, and class presentations. This is a FREE service to all UCM students! It is open Monday - Thursday 12:30pm - 4:30pm, Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm during the fall and spring semesters while classes are in session.
About Us
Our vision: The Career and Life Design Center aspires to empower students and alumni with knowledge and connections that will lead to meaningful career and life experiences.
Our mission: The mission of The Career and Life Design Center is to support students and alumni through career readiness and life design to explore and build their career and life journeys.
Upcoming Career Fairs and Networking Events
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UCM Spring 2024 Jobs & Internships Fair |
Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 |
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UCM Spring 2024 Education Networking & Interviewing Day |
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 |
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UCM Spring 2024 Nursing Hiring Fair - Lee's Summit Campus |
Monday, March 11th, 2024 |
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UCM Spring 2024 All Majors Virtual Job & Internship Fair |
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, from 1-4 p.m. |
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UCM Spring 2024 Communications & Digital Media Production Virtual Fair |
Wednesday March 20th, 9:30a.m.-12:00p.m. (This event is for ALL majors) |
Career Readiness Course (Univ 3000)
The Career Readiness Course is a two credit hour online class designed to help you become career ready! This course will provide assistance for students in building and preparing their personal career readiness plan through activities, assignments, and resources. The Career Readiness Course is offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer. You can enroll through MyCentral using course number Univ 3000.
Life Design Course (Univ 3100)
The Life Design course is an 8 week one credit hour course. Course can be offered in-person or online dependent on enrollment. This course uses the design thinking framework to build confidence in students, from any major, to think like a designer about their college experience and life after UCM. Students will gain a process to solve problems (the complex, unstructured and unknown); how to get unstuck, adjust when things change, learn how to think of new ideas, and how to make intentional decisions to achieve goals. The Life Design course is offered in the Fall and Spring. You can enroll through MyCentral using course number Univ 3100.
Share Your Post-Graduation Plans
Each year the Career and Life Design Center produces an annual report that provides
statistics and information on the successes of our graduates. Please take a moment
to tell us about your plans post-graduation!
Request a Presentation
When requesting a presentation, please keep in mind that we require at least one weeks notice from the date of the request.
Student Org/Classroom Presentation Request Form: Click Here
Policies, Procedures & Disclaimers
Policies
Students have an obligation to know and follow the policies of the Career and Life
Design Center. These include but are not limited to the following:
1. Honesty in all endeavors is essential to the functions of the Career and Life Design
Center. Individuals found to have provided false or misleading information on Handshake
account face disciplinary action by the University. Falsifying information includes
but is not limited to grade point average, graduation date, work experience, work
authorization, etc.
2. Assaulting, striking, intimidating, or in any way threatening the well being of
any of the Career and Life Design Center staff is strictly prohibited.
3. Destroying, vandalizing, stealing, or damaging the property of the Career and Life
Design Center is strictly prohibited.
4. Misuse of computing resources contained within the Career and Life Design Center
is strictly prohibited. All technology contained in the Career and Life Design Center
are reserved for career-related use only (e.g., resume construction, Handshake account,
career-related sites, employer research, etc.).
5. The student is responsible for uploading a professional style resume to their Handshake
account. If a student refuses to make recommended changes to their resume on their
Handshake account, the student account will be blocked until an acceptable resume
has been uploaded and approved by a Career and Life Design Center staff member.
Procedures
Any student facing disciplinary action will receive notification of such action within
five (5) business days of the act (level 1). After receipt of the email, the student
has five (5) business days to schedule an appointment with the Assistant Director of the Career and Life Design Center (level 2).
If an appointment is not made, the student acknowledges acceptance of the disciplinary action.
At the meeting with the Assistant Director (level 2), if the matter is not resolved to both parties’ satisfaction, then a written statement should be submitted to the Director of the Career and Life Design Center within five (5) business days (level 3) and a meeting scheduled. At this meeting (level 3), should the matter not be resolved to both party’s satisfaction, then the matter will be referred to the Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Dean of Graduate Studies and Research (level 4), should the matter still not be resolved it will be referred to the Provost (level 5).
At all levels the burden of proof as to the allegations of the complaint shall rest upon the student. Any questions regarding the policies and procedures of the Center should be directed to a Career Advisor in the Career and Life Design Center.
In an effort to maintain positive relations between employers recruiting Central students, the Career and Life Design Center, and the University of Central Missouri, it is necessary for all patrons (students, alumni, etc.), as well as university staff members/students employed by the Career and Life Design Center, to maintain the highest level of professionalism and integrity when interacting with and providing information to these employers.
Disclaimer
General:
The Career and Life Design Center at the University of Central Missouri in its provision
of services to students, alumni, and off-campus employers makes no representations
or guarantees regarding the opportunities listed on its website, bulletin boards,
print materials, and other resources, and is not responsible for the wages, safety,
working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment. It is the responsibility
of the students and alumni to take the necessary precautions when interviewing for
and accepting part-time/full- time employment and participating in volunteer activities.
In addition, the Career and Life Design Center has provided links to Internet websites
that are maintained by third parties, over which the Career and Life Design Center
has no control. The Board of Governors of the University of Central Missouri and the
Career and Life Design Center are not responsible or liable for the content, products,
services, or other materials on or made available through the web links to other websites.
The opinions and views associated with the web sites are not necessarily those of
UCM or the Career and Life Design Center. UCM and the Career and Life Design Center
shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any direct or indirect
damage or loss caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content,
products, or services available on or through such sites.
The UCM Career and Life Design Center encourages and permits links to content published
on the career services website. However, any linking should not (1) implicitly or
explicitly suggest that UCM endorses any third party’s causes, ideas, website content,
products, or services, or (2) use career services content for inappropriate commercial
purposes. The Career and Life Design Center reserves the right to withdraw permission
for any link. Please forward any concerns regarding links and/or disabled links to
careers@ucmo.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
UCM and the Career and Life Design Center adhere to applicable federal and state EEO
laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines, and offer employment information without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability,
citizenship, or identity as a military veteran, unless legally required. Furthermore,
in good faith, the Career and Life Design Center works only with those employers who
subscribe to EEO guidelines. With regard to professional conduct of job seekers, employers
and career centers throughout the recruiting process, the Career and Life Design Center
abides by the principles set forth by the National
Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Handshake Disclaimer:
By agreeing to the Handshake terms and conditions when logging into your Handshake account, students and alumni and others who use the system are agreeing to allow
their personal and professional information, e.g., name, address, telephone number,
e-mail address, degree, etc., they provide, to be accessed by UCM's Career and Life
Design Center and approved employers seeking candidates for full-time/internship/part-time
positions and volunteer opportunities.
Third Party Recruiter Policy:
In accordance with the NACE principles, the practice of the Career and Life Design
Center is to educate students regarding a wide variety of job search strategies, including
third party employment services. Individuals can then determine whether utilizing
these services will be of benefit to them. The Career and Life Design Center does
not investigate, endorse, or recommend any third party employment services.
Conditions:
By participating in these services, organizations agree that they will adhere to applicable
federal and state EEO laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines, as well as the
appropriate principles set forth by NACE, in all recruiting activities; that no fee
will be charged to any candidate at any time; and that organizations will not disclose
resumes or other applicant information under any circumstances to other entities without
the applicant’s prior written consent. The Career and Life Design Center reserves
the right to discontinue services to students, alumni, and employers who have violated
EEO and NACE guidelines.
