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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.
TALK TO A COUNSELOR ON OUR ONLINE CHAT.
The online chat is available on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 9:00 CST.
You must login to chat using your OPEN username and password.
Summer - Fall 2009 Career Events - (Listed in chronological order)
FRIENDS UNIVERSITY - 2009 LENEXA CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8207 Melrose Drive
Lenexa, KS 66214
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.
See the list of employers.
MEET THE ACCOUNTING FIRMS - Submit your resume for review by a career counselor
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Rockhurst University - Conway Hall Lobby:
Check out the campus map.
Public accounting firms seeking accounting candidates. Open to Park University students. Bring resumes and dress professionally.
Please check back for a list of attending employers.
KU BUSINESS CAREER FAIR - Submit your resume for review by a career counselor
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
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.
Check out the campus map. The Kansas Union is #100.
Check back for a list of attendees.
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This fair is free and open to business majors.
Check out the campus map.
ETIQUETTE / NETWORKING DINNER
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
6:00 p.m. Registration and Networking Hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Four Points By Sheraton - KCI Airport
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 or 816-584-6330 her.
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 or call 816-584-6350!
GREATER KANSAS CITY CAREER FAIR - Submit your resume for review by a career counselor
Wednesday,
September 23rd, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Swinney Recreation Center
5030 Holmes, Kansas City, MO
Check back for a list of participating employers!
INTERNSHIP PIZZA PARTY
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
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. The internship pizza party is open to all majors.
PARK UNIVERSITY MEET, EAT, AND GREET CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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 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!
AD CLUB CAREER DAY
TBA November, 2009
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.KU Internship, Summer Camp & Non-Profit Fair
TBA
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.
Check back for a list of attending employers.
Check out the campus map. The Kansas Union is #100.
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THE MAGIC 8 BALL AND OTHER BAD WAYS TO DECIDE A MAJOR
TBA
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 or via phone at 816-584-6350.
Please provide your name and email address.
NURSING CAREER FAIR
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
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.
Check out the campus map.
Check back for a list of attendees.