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We're Here to Help
Career planning begins with your freshman orientation, continues through your declaration of major, your decision of where to intern, and culminates with your graduation and procurement of a full-time job. We are here to help you with all of your career development needs.
TO ACCESS THE ONLINE CHAT GO TO https://piratenet.park.edu/ics/Student_Services/Career_Development/
The chat is staffed from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) on Wednesdays!
You must login to chat using your OPEN username and password.
Fall 2008 Career Events - (Listed in chronological order)
MEET THE ACCOUNTING FIRMS - Submit your resume for review by a career counselor - layne.prenger@park.edu
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Rockhurst University - Conway Hall Lobby:
A campus map is located at: http://www.rockhurst.edu/admission/topnav/VR/map.asp
Public accounting firms seeking accounting candidates. Open to Park University students. Bring resumes and dress professionally.
The list of invitees includes: BKD, RSMI, Grant Thornton, Rubin Brown, Deloitte, PWC, KPMG and a couple smaller/local firms.
KU BUSINESS CAREER FAIR - Submit your resume for review by a career counselor - traci.klasing@park.edu
Thursday, September 18, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kansas Union, 5th and 6th Floor on the KU Lawrence Campus
Open to the public for business majors. Dress professionally, bring copies of your resume and network with area employers.
This is a great opportunity for all job seekers, full-time, part-time and internship candidates, as well as soon-to-be graduates.
A map of the campus is available at this site and the Kansas Union is #100: http://www.ku.edu/~parking/ParkingMap.pdf
A list of attending employers is listed at: https://ku-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?cf=2008busfair
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This fair is free and open to business majors.
GREATER KANSAS CITY CAREER FAIR - Submit your resume for review - layne.prenger@park.edu
Wednesday, September
24th, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Swinney Recreation Center
5030 Holmes, Kansas City, MO
Go to http://www.career.umkc.edu/?page_id=events_fairs_gkc&view=list for a list of participating employers!
For a campus map, access this link: www.umkc.edu/maps
PEACE CORPS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Wednesday, September
24th, 2008
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Linda Hall Library, Auditorium - UMKC
5109 Cherry Street
KCMO 64110
With over 3,800 openings this year, the Peace Corps is an incredible opportunity for recent college graduates to gain an enhanced world perspective making them more competitive in the job market. Today, the Peace Corps is in need of Volunteers for projects in education, business, information technology, health, environment, agriculture, and community services. After graduation, you could find yourself working in one of 70 countries around the globe making a difference in the lives of others. All colleges and majors are welcome. Applications available online at www.peacecorps.gov. For questions contact Mark Kittrell, Regional Recruiter at 312-353-7748 or mkittrell2@peacecorps.gov.
ETIQUETTE / NETWORKING DINNER - Student and Employer registration is now open!!
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
6:00 p.m. Registration and Networking Hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Ambassador Room - Embassy Suites Hotel - KCI
Network with fellow Park students and area employers as well as students from Benedictine College and Missouri Western State University. You will also learn proper dinner etiquette from an expert in the field while dining on a gourmet meal.
Registration for students is $20 per person and is open to the first 20 students who register from Park University. Contact the Career Development Center on the Parkville Campus in Mabee 406 and speak with Susan Michaud. Deadline for registration is September 30th. The fee covers a portion of your cost for the dinner and is due at the time of registration. The fee is non-refundable! If you would like to use a credit card to register by phone, please contact Susan Michaud @ 816-584-6330 or e-mail her at susan.michaud@park.edu
EMPLOYERS
There are 3 levels of Corporate Sponsorship available for attendance
Gold - $500 fee: includes registration for 4 representatives, special recognition, company information listed at attendee table, and an opportunity to address attendees
Silver - $250 fee: includes registration for 2 representatives, special recognition, and company information listed at attendee table
Bronze - $150 fee: includes registration for 1 representative and company information listed at attendee table
Please contact layne.prenger@park.edu or call 816-584-6350!
PARK UNIVERSITY MEET, EAT, AND GREET CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Employers will MEET our students
Breckon Sports Center - East Dome - Parkville Campus
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Employers will EAT lunch, and GREET our faculty.
If you are an employer and would like to attend this event, please contact susan.michaud@park.edu to register.
Registration is also available online, click here to register.
There is a $150 fee for employers to attend.
Please plan to join us for this event!
PARK UNIVERSITY CAREER FAIR 2008
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008
10:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
BRECKON SPORTS CENTER – EAST DOME
PARKVILLE CAMPUS
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Companies that are currently registered to attend - Preferred Majors listed on Registration:
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Accent Marketing Services, LLC - www.accentonline.com - All Majors
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Aetna - www.aetna.com - All Majors
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American Business Women's Association - www.abwa.org - Women's Business Organization
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Bott Radio Network - www.bottradionetwork.com - All majors - Communication Skills
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions - www.brighthorizons.com - Early Childhood Development, Education, Child Development
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Cerner - www.cerner.com - Computer Science, IT, Finance, Accounting, Business (All)
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Circuit Court of Jackson County - www.16thcircuit.org - All majors
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Commerce Bank - www.commercebank.com - Finance, Accounting, Business (All), Computer Science
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Community Living Opportunities - www.clokansas.org - Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice
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COUNTRY Financial - www.countryfinancial.com - All majors
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Division of Youth Services - www.dss.mo.gov - Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work
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DST Systems - www.dstsystems.com - All majors
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Enterprise - www.enterprise.com - All majors
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eShipping - www.eshipping.com - Business (All), Marketing
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Farmers Insurance - www.farmersinsurance.com - All majors
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Freightquote - www.freightquote.com - All majors
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Garmin International - www.garmin.com - Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
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Heartland Lions Eye Bank - www.hleb.org - All majors
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H&R Block Administrative Center - www.hrblock.com - All majors
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Internal Revenue Service - www.irs.gov - All majors
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Jackson County Children's Division - www.dss.mo.gov - Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice
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Jet Program - http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jic/JET.html - All majors
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Kansas City Airport Marriott - www.marriott.com - All majors
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Kansas City Fire Department - www.kcmo.org - All majors
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Kansas City VA Medical Center - www.va.gov - Nursing
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Kaplan - www.kaplan.com - All majors - Grad School Preparation Information
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Kmart - www.searshc.com - Business Administration, Business Economics, Management, Criminal Justice
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KVC Behavioral Health - www.kvc.org - Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services related
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Leavenworth Police Department - www.lvks.org - Criminal Justice
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Lifetouch Production, Inc. - www.lifetouch.com - Graphic Design
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Missouri Department of Corrections - www.doc.mo.gov - All majors
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Missouri State Highway Patrol - www.mshp.dps.mo.gov - All majors
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Multi Service - www.multiservice.com - All majors
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North Kansas City Hospital - www.nkch.org - Nursing
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Northwestern Mutual - The RPS Financial Group - www.nmfn.com - Business (All), Finance
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Overland Park Police Department - www.opkansas.org - All majors
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Peterson ePractice Advantage - www.epracticeadvantage.com - All majors
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Platte County Board of Services - www.pcbsdd.org - Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
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Plattform Advertising - www.plattformad.com - Communication and Graphic Design
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Providence Medical Center - www.providence-health.org - Nursing
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Prudential - www.prudential.com - Business, Finance preferred - All majors accepted
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Quest Diagnostics - www.questdiagnostics.com - All majors
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QuikTrip - www.quiktrip.com - All majors
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Quintiles - www.quintiles.com - All majors
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Scarbrough International - www.scarbrough-intl.com - Business, Finance, International Business, Political Science, Communications
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Social Security Administration - www.ssa.gov - All majors
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Stowers Institute for Medical Research - www.stowers-institute.org - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math
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Target Stores - www.target.com - All majors
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Time Warner Cable - www.timewarnercable.com - Business Administration
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Truman Medical Center - www.tmc.org - All majors/Nursing
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United State Army Medical Recruiting - www.usarec.army.mil - Nursing
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United States Marine Corps - www.marines.usmc.mil - All majors
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United States Navy - www.cnrc.navy.mil -All majors, Chemistry for Nuclear Propulsion Program
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University of Kansas Hospital - www.kumc.edu - Nursing
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UPS - United Parcel Service - www.ups.com - All majors
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Walgreens - www.walgreens.com - All majors
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Western Missouri Mental Health - www.dmh.mo.gov - Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Nursing
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Westin Crown Center - www.westin.com - All majors
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WSI - www.wsiwebsite.com - All majors
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Youthville - www.youthville.org - Social Work
AD CLUB CAREER DAY
Monday, November 3, 2008
Uptown Theatre - 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, MO
Career Day registration will begin at 8 am with the opening general session beginning at 9 am. Brian Brooker, Chief Creative Officer/Chief Executive Officer at Barkley, will be the keynote luncheon speaker. When all of the breakout sessions conclude around 3:45 pm, there will be an optional portfolio review open for students to have their books reviewed by creative professionals. The planning committee is working on adding an optional enhancement session at the end of the day for students not participating in the portfolio.
If you are interested in marketing, advertising, or careers in the media, plan to attend this event.
Portfolio Reviews available from 3:45-5:00. Here is a chance to impress someone.
Do not miss this opportunity for networking and professional feedback.
Cost: Variable, depending of if member, student, or faculty - Includes continental breakfast and lunch
Register online with a credit card at the calendar of events at: www.kcadclub.comOr e-mail me at layne.prenger@park.edu and I will send you a paper application electronically. Applications available after October 1, 2008!
Registration: Advance registration on or before October 20th.
Go to www.kcadclub.com for further information.
INTERNSHIP PIZZA PARTY
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Louise Morden Board Room - Parkville Campus
Come, eat pizza, and learn about the process of obtaining an internship. You must pre-register for this event by emailing traci.klasing@park.edu. The internship pizza party is open to all majors.
KU Internship, Summer Camp & Non-Profit Fair
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Kansas Union Ballroom, on the KU Lawrence Campus
Meet with local and national employers to learn about internships, summer camp and non-profit opportunities. Students from all majors and all academic levels are encouraged to attend. Attending students should bring copies of their resume and wear business attire.
A list of attending employers is listed at: https://ku-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?cf=internship08
A map of the campus is available at this site and the Kansas Union is #100: http://www.ku.edu/~parking/ParkingMap.pdf
Directions to the Kansas Union - 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.
http://www.jayhawks.com/images/kansas/map.gif
From I-70:
Take exit 202 towards West Lawrence. After paying toll,
proceed south (straight) to Iowa Street. Turn left on
9th Street. Proceed down 9th to Indiana. Turn right on
Indiana (directly past Conoco station). This street will
curve slightly to the left, then take the next right on
Oread Ave. The parking garage is on your right.
THE MAGIC 8 BALL AND OTHER BAD WAYS TO DECIDE A MAJOR
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Parkville Campus - Mabee Room #306
Are you uncertain about what you want to study in college? Don't know what you want to be when you grow up? Have no clue about how to use your chosen major? Attend the workshop and develop a 4 year career plan to success.
You must register in advance by email to Layne Prenger at layne.prenger@park.edu or via phone at 816-584-6350.
Please provide your name and email address.
NURSING CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Mabee Underground on the Park University, Parkville Campus
– Enter in the McAfee Library Entrance, go down the stairs and the fair is in the hallway on the left.
Campus map link: http://www.park.edu/tour/
The current listing of employers is listed below as of 11/17:
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Bio Life Plasma Services
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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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North Kansas City Hospital
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St. Luke's Health System (representatives from St. Luke's East, South, Northland and Plaza will be in attendance)
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Truman Medical Center
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Western Missouri Mental Health
Open to all interested nurses or anyone seeking careers in healthcare!