Making Me Marketable

DATE: October 3, 2025
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Memorial Union

REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS:

If you need to cancel your registration, please email marketing@missouri.edu and cc edge@missouri.edu. We will remove your registration from both the registration survey and the one in MU Engage. A fee covering the cost of registration may be assessed if you fail to attend the event and do not cancel your registration by 8:00 A.M. on 10.01.2025.

FREE EVENT Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors:

Make plans to join the 26th Annual Making Me Marketable student networking event. This collaborative conference brings together students, alumni and industry experts. You will have the opportunity to create your personal brand, strengthen your resume, talk candidly with experienced professionals, and gain real world networking experience.

Join us, and benefit from a powerful networking and learning experience.

Click here for the schedule!

Business Professional Dress required. Please refer to the MMM event in MU Engage for the 40 Edge Point Requirements. A fee covering the cost of registration may be assessed if you fail to attend the event and do not cancel your registration by 8:00 A.M. on 10.01.2025.

Agenda

Time	Workshop	Memorial Union Location
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.	Check in – 2nd Floor North Lounge	2nd Floor North Lounge
8:30 - 9:10 a.m.	Conference Kick-Off - Make It Count: Show Up, Give Back, Have Fun Keynote address - Sarah Royalty Tredo, Vice President, Commercial Integration, Emergent BioSolutions	N201 ABC
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Relaxation Station and Conversation Corner networking for Business Panelists and Students	N214DE
9:20 - 10:00 a.m.	ACT	N204
9:20 - 10:00 a.m.	BUILD	N214A
9:20 - 10:00 a.m.	CONNECT	N214B
9:20 - 10:00 a.m.	GAIN	N214C
10:20 - 11:00 a.m.	BE	N204
10:20 - 11:00 a.m.	IMAGINE	N214A
10:20 - 11:00 a.m.	NEGOTIATE	N214B
10:20 - 11:00 a.m.	MAKE	N214C
11:20 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.	JOIN	N204
11:20 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.	REPRESENT	N214A
11:20 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.	STAND OUT	N214B
11:20 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.	UTILIZE	N214C
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.	Conference Wrap Up – The Power of Leaning In - A Shared Purpose Keynote: Brian Hansen, President, Ascensia Diabetes Care	N201ABC

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Conference Kick-Off

8:30 - 9:10 a.m.

N201 ABC

ACT, but... what now?

Career Fair 2025 has ended, plan your next steps. Learn how to follow up with employers, strengthen connections, and keep your momentum going.

BUILD your personal brand

Explore your strengths and weaknesses to grow your opportunities. Being strategic in designing your personal brand to help you launch your professional career.

CONNECT and stand out

How to use LinkedIn differently than other social media. Being intentional about expanding your network and enhancing your online reputation on professional social media platforms.

GAIN balance

Work/life balance can be tough as a new professional. Explore strategies to set boundaries that will protect your personal life, while staying flexible for special projects and opportunities.

BE a standout intern

Discovery: HR tools pull more than you know! What do organizations expect from their interns? Learn how you can go above and beyond to stand out among your peers.

IMAGINE success

What does happiness after graduation look like for you? Explore how to create a career path that’s both professionally successful and personally fulfilling.

JOIN in

Professional organizations can open doors. Find groups that align with your career goals and learn how to get involved.

MAKE the transition

Mizzou alums share their honest advice about what you should expect as you enter the workplace. They will tell their experiences and insights, and you should bring your questions about what it is really like in the “real-world.”

NEGOTIATE your offer

Yes, you can negotiate! Learn when and how to discuss terms, benefits, and salary with confidence as a new hire.

REPRESENT yourself well

What should you look for in an employer and what questions should you ask yourself about belonging in their work setting. Learn about professional behavior expectations from the professionals.

STAND OUT from the crowd

Learn what employers look for on resumes, cover letters, and in your personal communications.

UTILIZE your tools

AI is changing the workplace. Join this panel of experts who will share how this valuable tool is being utilized in industry.

Relaxation Station and Conversation Corner

Grab a snack and drink and relax a minute in Relaxation Station where industry professionals too will congregate throughout the conference. Take this time to visit with them about special topics related to your future employment.