Seniors and alumni of Missouri Southern State University can submit documents to Career Services for a credential file, also known as a placement file. Once this file is complere, they can the request this file be sent to prospective employers.
Included in this file could be recent letters of recommendation, one official transcript per mailing request, and a resume and cover letter. See below for directions on obtaining these documents.
The first two sets of credentials mailed on your behalf are free, but every set thereafter costs $4.00 which must be paid to Career Services before the credentials can be mailed. Documents may be personally delivered or mailed to Career Services. Once payment has been made, documents can also be faxed or e-mailed.
Please read our Credentials FAQs page for further information about credentials
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO REQUESTING CREDENTIALS
- 1. Upload your resume to the Southern Job Network
- We will print this resume for each credential file that you want to have sent.
- 2. Request transcripts from all institutions that you have attended to be sent to our office at
the address below - You will need separate transcripts for each credential file that you want to have sent since we cannot duplicate transcripts.
Request MSSU transcripts using this online form, or visit Hearnes Hall, Room 100 to request them in-person. - 3. Request letters of reference from individuals who can attest to your skills and work
performance - Career Services provides reference forms to give to your references if desired.
- 4. Request and pre-pay for all credential files.
- Complete a Credential Request Form. Bring or send the Credential Request Form and payment (in the form of check or money order; $4 per set) to our office in advance of your need for credentials to be mailed. We need to receive payment (check or money order) prior to mailing out your credentials.
Payments and requests can be mailed to:
Office of Career Services
Missouri Southern State University
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801