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Career Services Staff
 


Layne (816) 584-6350
email: layne.prenger@park.edu
Traci (816) 584-6407
email: traci.klasing@park.edu
FAX (816) 505-5445
Office Location: Mabee #406
Across from the Library
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. CST
Evening Hours by appointment
Online Chat through PirateNet Wednesdays 5:30 - 9:00 PM CST

   

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.


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

 

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.

 

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:

  1. Accent Marketing Services, LLC - www.accentonline.com - All Majors

  2. Aetna - www.aetna.com - All Majors

  3. American Business Women's Association - www.abwa.org - Women's Business Organization

  4. Bott Radio Network - www.bottradionetwork.com - All majors - Communication Skills

  5. Bright Horizons Family Solutions - www.brighthorizons.com - Early Childhood Development, Education, Child Development

  6. Cerner - www.cerner.com - Computer Science, IT, Finance, Accounting, Business (All)

  7. Circuit Court of Jackson County  - www.16thcircuit.org  - All majors

  8. Commerce Bank - www.commercebank.com - Finance, Accounting, Business (All), Computer Science

  9. Community Living Opportunities - www.clokansas.org - Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice

  10. COUNTRY Financial - www.countryfinancial.com - All majors

  11. Division of Youth Services - www.dss.mo.gov - Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work

  12. DST Systems - www.dstsystems.com - All majors

  13. Enterprise - www.enterprise.com - All majors

  14. eShipping - www.eshipping.com - Business (All), Marketing

  15. Farmers Insurance - www.farmersinsurance.com - All majors

  16. Freightquote - www.freightquote.com - All majors

  17. Garmin International - www.garmin.com - Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems

  18. Heartland Lions Eye Bank - www.hleb.org - All majors

  19. H&R Block Administrative Center - www.hrblock.com - All majors

  20. Internal Revenue Service - www.irs.gov - All majors

  21. Jackson County Children's Division - www.dss.mo.gov - Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice

  22. Jet Program - http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jic/JET.html - All majors

  23. Kansas City Airport Marriott - www.marriott.com - All majors

  24. Kansas City Fire Department  - www.kcmo.org - All majors

  25. Kansas City VA Medical Center - www.va.gov - Nursing

  26. Kaplan - www.kaplan.com - All majors - Grad School Preparation Information

  27. Kmart - www.searshc.com - Business Administration, Business Economics, Management, Criminal Justice

  28. KVC Behavioral Health - www.kvc.org - Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services related

  29. Leavenworth Police Department - www.lvks.org - Criminal Justice

  30. Lifetouch Production, Inc. - www.lifetouch.com - Graphic Design

  31. Missouri Department of Corrections - www.doc.mo.gov - All majors

  32. Missouri State Highway Patrol - www.mshp.dps.mo.gov - All majors

  33. Multi Service - www.multiservice.com - All majors

  34. North Kansas City Hospital - www.nkch.org - Nursing

  35. Northwestern Mutual - The RPS Financial Group - www.nmfn.com - Business (All), Finance

  36. Overland Park Police Department - www.opkansas.org - All majors

  37. Peterson ePractice Advantage - www.epracticeadvantage.com - All majors

  38. Platte County Board of Services - www.pcbsdd.org - Psychology, Social Work, Sociology

  39. Plattform Advertising - www.plattformad.com - Communication and Graphic Design

  40. Providence Medical Center - www.providence-health.org - Nursing

  41. Prudential - www.prudential.com - Business, Finance preferred - All majors accepted

  42. Quest Diagnostics - www.questdiagnostics.com - All majors

  43. QuikTrip - www.quiktrip.com - All majors

  44. Quintiles - www.quintiles.com - All majors

  45. Scarbrough International - www.scarbrough-intl.com - Business, Finance, International Business, Political Science, Communications

  46. Social Security Administration - www.ssa.gov - All majors

  47. Stowers Institute for Medical Research - www.stowers-institute.org - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math

  48. Target Stores - www.target.com - All majors

  49. Time Warner Cable - www.timewarnercable.com - Business Administration

  50. Truman Medical Center - www.tmc.org - All majors/Nursing

  51. United State Army Medical Recruiting - www.usarec.army.mil - Nursing

  52. United States Marine Corps - www.marines.usmc.mil - All majors

  53. United States Navy - www.cnrc.navy.mil -All majors, Chemistry for Nuclear Propulsion Program

  54. University of Kansas Hospital - www.kumc.edu - Nursing

  55. UPS - United Parcel Service - www.ups.com - All majors

  56. Walgreens - www.walgreens.com - All majors

  57. Western Missouri Mental Health - www.dmh.mo.gov - Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Nursing

  58. Westin Crown Center  - www.westin.com - All majors

  59. WSI - www.wsiwebsite.com - All majors

  60. 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.com

Or 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:

  • Bio Life Plasma Services

  • MidAmerica Nazarene University

  • North Kansas City Hospital

  • St. Luke's Health System (representatives from St. Luke's East, South, Northland and Plaza will be in attendance)

  • Truman Medical Center

  • Western Missouri Mental Health

Open to all interested nurses or anyone seeking careers in healthcare!