UMKC Career Services

If your student is feeling overwhelmed about their next steps, they aren’t alone (even Cher gets it!). The job search can feel like a lot, but they don't have to navigate it by themselves.

Our career coaches are available all summer long for both in-person and virtual appointments to help them build a plan, polish their resume, and find the right path forward.

Encourage your student to skip the stress and book an appointment today through Handshake. ➡️ https://buff.ly/pufMUu4

Good luck on finals from all of us at the Career Center! Have a relaxing summer break—you’ve earned it!

And if you’re starting a summer internship, go show them what you can do. You've got this! 💪 💼✨

Thank you to everyone who attended I Clicked Submit! 🎉

This event celebrated UMKC students who applied for nationally and internationally competitive awards and recognized the courage, time, and effort it takes to put yourself forward for these opportunities.

A special thank you to the faculty, mentors, advisors, committee members, and campus partners who supported students throughout the application process. These applications take a community, and we are grateful for everyone who helped encourage our students along the way.

Interested in opportunities like Fulbright, Boren, Gilman, Goldwater, CLS, Truman, NSF GRFP, and more? Misty Vaughn, Manager of Nationally Competitive Awards, works with students to explore awards, understand eligibility, plan application timelines, and strengthen materials.

Congratulations again to all of our applicants. You clicked submit, and that is worth celebrating! 🎉

Not sure where to start your job search? Our Handshake job board is a great place to begin.

Here are just a few current KC-area openings 👇

Need help applying? Career Coaches are here for resumes, applications, and interviews.

hey chat 👀
quick check—are we ready for loaner laptop returns?

good news—you’ve got 3 chances to return it:
🗓 friday, may 8th, 2026 | 11am-1pm
🗓 tuesday, may 12th, 2026 | 10am-12pm
🗓 friday, may 15th, 2026 | 3pm-5pm
📍miller nichols library, room 444

don’t forget:
• laptop
• charger
• case

see you there!

(need a different time? email [email protected] to set up a time!)

We're Hiring! Career Services is currently seeking work study students to join our team this fall. Apply now on Handshake!

Looking for a job? Here are some places in the KC area hiring today!

Are you graduating or have you landed a job/internship? Join us for free dress clothes, get a professional headshot, and help yourself to appetizers to celebrate!

Register on Roogroups: https://buff.ly/i0rNael