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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.
SPRING 2012 CAREER EVENTS
(Listed in chronological order)
NONPROFIT CONNECT'S 6TH ANNUAL SHADOW DAY
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kauffman Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
Registration:
Registration is now open for Nonprofit Connect’s 6th Annual Shadow Day! As part of the registration process, students will select their top 5 choices for a Shadow Day Host. Every effort will be made to match them with one of their choices.
· Students are able to view Host profiles at http://www.npconnect.org/page/2012_Host_Profiles/
· To register for Shadow Day, students may complete the form found at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W9LQNSW.
What: Nonprofit Shadow Day is a two-part day that helps expose college students to the nonprofit sector and make contacts with nonprofit professionals.
When: Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Where: (Part 1, 8:00-9:30) Students and Hosts meet and greet in Kansas City for breakfast and panel discussion with Young Nonprofit Professionals (Part 2, 9:30-4:30) Shadows spend the day at the Host’s work site.
Why: To network, observe, experience, and connect with others interested in the nonprofit sector.
For questions, contact Cassidy Miller, Program Development Intern, at 816-235-1176 or intern@npconnect.org.
KU CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
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.
Click here for more information.
Check out the campus map. The Kansas Union is #100.
This fair is free and open to all students and all majors.
COSMC: HEART OF AMERICA INTERVIEW DAY
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
7301 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66210
Check out the campus map.
The COSMC Interview Day will be held at Baker University's - Overland Park campus and will involve 10 area colleges. Juniors, seniors and recent alumni from the participating institutions will be invited to interview for positions for 20 minute interviews. Both open and pre-screen schedules will be offered. Employer registration deadline is January 18th. Student online sign up dates are January 23rd - February 23rd 2012. Students may sign up and Employers may register at: https://aps1.missouriwestern.edu/COSMC/. Resumes are required for students to complete the sign-up.
BRIGHT FUTURE EMPLOYMENT FAIR
DATE: Saturday, March 3rd
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kansas City Convention Center
301 W. 13th Street
Kansas City, MO
The Bright Future Employment Fair provides part-time and full-time summer employment, internships and pre-apprenticeships for Greater Kansas City residents, minimum age of 15. To attend the fair you must submit an employment application. You must complete your application by Saturday, February 18th. You can fill out and submit the application online, print the form, complete and mail it in, or complete and submit the application onsite. You may send/submit extra attachments such as: resume, letter of recommendation,( optional) transcript and/or report card. These can be submitted online with your employment application, or you can mail them to:
Office of Civic and
Community Engagement
City Hall, 25th floor
414 E. 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Fax: (816) 513-1318
E-mail: engagekc@kcmo.org
Go to www.kcmo.org/brightfuture for more information.
PARK UNIVERSITY MOCK INTERVIEW DAY
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Park University - Parkville Campus
Each year the Career Development Center targets different majors for the Mock Interviews. For 2012, Communications, Graphic Design and Marketing 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. There is a limited number of interview slots available, so please contact Traci Klasing if interested in participating.
INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
McCoy Meetin' House - Parkville Campus
Attend the Internship Workshop and learn the process of obtaining an 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.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER DAY
Date: March - TBA
Time: TBA
Union Station
30 West Pershing Road
KCMO 64108
International Trade Council will be hosting a an annual event, International Career Day, for college level students from the Greater Kansas City area at Union Station from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. This event is the result of a collaborative effort of colleges and universities in the area to host a regional event for students and interested employers. International Career Day will consist of two panel discussions, table displays, and showcases of International Trade Council educational programs such as “Trade Wins” and “GRI”. This event is open to all students in all majors who are interested in an International career path. Go to: http://www.itckc.org/ for more information.
ETIQUETTE / NETWORKING DINNER
DATE: Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
5:45 p.m. Registration
6:00 p.m. Networking Hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel Near KCI Airport - 6640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway, KCMO 64153
Network with fellow Park students and area employers as well as students from Benedictine College, Missouri Western State University and William Jewell College. You will also learn proper dinner etiquette from an expert in the field while dining on a gourmet meal.
Registration for students is $15 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. The fee covers a portion of your cost for the dinner and is due at the time of registration. The remainder of the cost will be covered by the Career Development Center. The fee is non-refundable! If you would like to use a credit card to register by phone, please contact Susan Michaud at 816-584-6330.
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!
24TH ANNUAL KANSAS CITY VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL CAREER FAIR
Date: Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Union Station Kansas City
30 W. Pershing Road
KCMO 64108
Veterans and military personnel are encouraged to attend this free career fair and meet with area employers. For more information go to: www.missourivets.com
PARK UNIVERSITY - FAREWELL TO GRADUATES
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Park University graduating seniors and graduating graduate students plus one guest are invited to a banquet reception hosted by the Alumni Office and the Career Development Center. Please RSVP to alumnioffice@park.edu.