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NETWORK CONNECT - NONPROFIT SHADOW DAY

Friday, February 5, 2010

7:45 a.m. - 4:00 pm

Kauffman Foundation

4801 Rockhill Road

Kansas City, MO 64110

Shadow Day is a two-part day that helps college students gain exposure to the nonprofit sector and make contacts with nonprofit professionals.

* Part One - Breakfast and panel discussion (7:45 - 9:45 a.m.)  A panel made up of nonprofit sector professionals will discuss their careers and the work they are doing now.  This is a great opportunity to learn about different jobs that are available in the nonprofit sector.

* Part Two - Shadow a nonprofit professional "on the job" (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)  See what a work day in the nonprofit sector is like by spending it with a nonprofit professional.  This experience also offers a great opportunity to make networking connections with professionals working in the Kansas City area. 

Shadow Day is open to any college student who would like to learn more about working in the nonprofit sector.  There is no fee to participate. 

Complete the online registration. Search for Non-Profit Shadow Day.

KU CAREER FAIR

Wednesday,  February 10th,  2010

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm

Kansas Union Ballroom, 5th Floor on the KU Campus

Open to the public. 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.

For a list of attending companies check back:

Check out the campus map.  The Kansas Union is #100.

This fair is free and open to all students and all majors.

Click here for more information.

COSMC INTERVIEW DAY

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

KCI Expo Center

Check out location information.

Open to all 2009 to 2010 grads and Alums (and current students with Junior status for limited internship opportunities.)

This is a one-day event sponsored by 7 area colleges.

Employers conduct 20 minute interviews with potential candidates.

Each school has a limited number of openings per company vacancy.

STUDENT ON-LINE SIGN UP DATES : Students will be able to view job listings and make selections between 1/20/10 and 2/15/10.  The last date to select/rank positions is 2/15/10.  Schedules will be available on 2/18/10.

If you are an employer and would like to attend this event, register online.

STUDENTS:  Be sure to read instructions that follow before registering at this link.

Important Information--Please read the following policies carefully. Due to the complexity of the scheduling process among students from 9 colleges/universities, the following guidelines apply.

§       DO NOT SIGN UP UNLESS YOU WILL ACCEPT INTERVIEWS AT ANY TIME DURING THE DAY AND WITH ANY COMPANY YOU SELECT

§       RANK ORDER YOUR CHOICES BY FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, ETC.

§       SIGN UP FOR ONLY ONE POSITION PER COMPANY (You may discuss other opportunities at the time of your interview.)

§       SEND YOUR RESUME VIA E-MAIL TO Layne Prenger to complete the sign-up.

§       RESERVE THE ENTIRE DAY (2-23-10) FOR INTERVIEWING AS TIMES SELECTED ARE COMPUTER GENERATED AND ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE.

§       You may enter and exit the program to make changes or additions in your selections until February 15th.

§       You will receive an email of your schedule once all registrations have been received.

§       You will be receiving your interview schedule and information about the event after February 18th.  Please check your email prior to February 23rd for any updates or changes.

PEACE CORPS INFO

TBA Spring 2010

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Linda Hall Library, Auditorium. 5109 Cherry St. Kansas City, MO 64110

Have you thought about working overseas, gaining valuable international experience, and helping to improve the lives of others? Learn how at the Information meeting and video.

INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

2:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Louise Morden Boardroom - Parkville Campus

Attend the Internship Workshop and learn the process of obtaining and internship.  We will explore resume/cover letter writing, dress for success and interview preparation.  If you already have a resume completed, bring it for review.  Register with Traci Klasing.

EDUCATION INTERVIEW DAY

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Missouri Western State University - St. Joseph, Fulkerson Center

Present yourself to 100+ school districts as a potential educator!  Bring resumes and dress professionally.

Check out the campus map.

Go to Missouri Western's Career Development website for more information.

Open to all interested candidates! No pre-registration required.

PARK UNIVERSITY MOCK INTERVIEW DAY

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Park University - Parkville Campus

Students are invited to sharpen their resume and interviewing skills with Mock Interview Day.  Each participant will interview with 2 companies to gain exposure to different interviewing styles. The interviews will last 30 minutes each for a total of a 1 hour time commitment.  The first 20 minutes will be the interview and the last 10 minutes will be a feedback session on overall appearance, dress, resume, interviewing style and responses.     The interview day is open to Park University students  There is a limited number of interview slots available, so please contact Traci Klasing if interested in participating. 

HEART OF AMERICA CAREER FAIR

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

University of MO - Kansas City
Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes

Open to the public for all 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.

For a list of registered companies, please check back.

Check out the campus map.