Writing
Resumes and Cover Letters
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
- Louise Morden Boardroom - Parkville Campus:
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
– Louise Morden Boardroom – Parkville Campus 11 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Monday, April 21, 2008
– Louise Morden Boardroom – Parkville Campus 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to write an
effective cover letter and resume. Open to all current and
prospective students, faculty, and staff.
You
must register in advance by email -
layne.prenger@park.edu
PEACE
CORPS INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Thursday, February 7th 2008
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 pm
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. For more information go to
www.peacecorps.gov
KU CAREER FAIR
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 12th and 13th 2008
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 pm
Kansas Union
Ballroom 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 go to:
https://ku-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?cf=CFSpring2008
A map of the
campus is available at this site:
http://www.ur.ku.edu/ku_resources/parking_map.pdf
This fair is free
and open to all students and all majors.
COSMC INTERVIEW DAY
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
KCI Expo Center
For location information go to
http://www.kciexpo.com
Open to all 2007 to 2008 grads and Alums (and current students with Junior status for limited internship
opportunities.)
This is a one-day
event sponsored by 9 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 : JANUARY
22nd - FEBRUARY 18th 2008
If you are an employer and would like to attend this event, register online at:
https://aps1.missouriwestern.edu/COSMC_Current/PublicWeb/default.aspx
STUDENTS: Be
sure to read instructions that follow before registering at this link.
https://aps1.missouriwestern.edu/COSMC_Current/PublicWeb/default.aspx
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.
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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@PARK.EDU to complete the sign-up.
§
RESERVE THE
ENTIRE DAY (2-26-08) 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 18th.
§
You will
receive an email of your schedule once all registrations have been
received.
§
Alumni of
sponsoring colleges are eligible to sign up for interviews; however,
graduates completing degrees after the summer of 2008 will only be
allowed to sign up for internships (juniors preferred).
§
You
will be receiving your interview schedule and information about the
event after February 20th. Please check your email prior to
February 26th.
EDUCATION INTERVIEW DAY
Monday, March
3rd, 2008
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
William
Jewell College - Mabee Center
Present yourself to 40+ school districts as a potential educator!
Hosted by Park
University and William Jewell College at the Mabee Center.
Open to all interested candidates! No pre-registration required.
WALT
DISNEY WORLD INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
12:00 p.m.
Penn
Valley Community College - Campus Center Building, Room #503
Come and
learn about the exciting internship opportunities at Walt Disney World
in Florida. The session is open to all interested students.
No pre-registration required.
JOB
SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
Are you in the job search mode? Please plan to attend
one of the following!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mabee #306 - Parkville Campus
or
Thursday, March 6, 2008
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Graduate Library on the 9th Floor of the Commerce Bank
Building - Downtown Campus
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Learn the best ways
to approach the job search
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Receive information
on upcoming career events
§
Bring your resume for
review
§
Hear the latest on
interviewing tips
§
Get information on
companies that are hiring in Kansas City
You must register in advance by email -
layne.prenger@park.edu
Or
Contact Layne Prenger at 816-584-6350 for a personal appointment!
OPEN TO ALL CURRENT STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF, AND ALUMNI
SUMMER & PART-TIME JOB FAIR
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 2:00
p.m.
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Pierson Auditorium
For a listing of
attending companies go to:
http://www.career.umkc.edu/?page_id=events_fairs_ptj&view=list
For a campus map, access this link:
http://www.umkc.edu/maps
Dress professionally, take your resume, and be prepared to network.
Park University Career Development is an active participant in this event.
KU JOURNALISM CAREER FAIR
Thursday, March 6th, 2008
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kansas Room -
Kansas Union
on
the KU Campus
Open to journalism
students from Park University. There will be approximately 20-25 employers. Dress professionally, bring copies of your resume and network with area
employers.
A map of the
campus is available at this site:
http://www.ur.ku.edu/ku_resources/parking_map.pdf
A list of employers is listed at:
http://www.journalism.ku.edu/services/careerfair.shtml
This fair is free.
INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP
Tuesday, March
18th, 2008
2:00 - 3:30
p.m. Vining Room, 2nd Floor McKay Hall - 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 at
traci.klasing@park.edu
TEACHER INTERVIEW DAY
Thursday, March
27th, 2008
12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
University of St. Mary in
Leavenworth, KS
McGilley Field House
An opportunity to talk to
25+ school districts in the Metro Area. For a full listing of school
districts attending go to:
http://www.stmary.edu/studentlife/career.asp. For directions to the
University of St. Mary go to:
http://www.stmary.edu/about/locations.asp
Hosted by Park University,
Benedictine College, and University of St. Mary
Open to all education majors. Contact layne.prenger@park.edu if you
have questions!
HEART OF AMERICA CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, April
2nd, 2008
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 go
to the following link:
http://www.career.umkc.edu/?page_id=events_fairs_hoa&view=list
For a campus map, access this link:
www.umkc.edu/maps
KANSAS
CITY VETERANS' ONLY CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, April
9th, 2008
10:00 a.m. -
2:30 p.m.
MCC Business and
Technology College
17750
Universal
KCMO 64120
Veterans are
encouraged to attend this free career fair and meet with area employers.
"IT'S MORE THAN JUST SHOWING UP -
THE UNWRITTEN RULES OF THE WORKPLACE"
Monday, April
14th, 2008
7:00 to 9:00
p.m.
University Center,
Room 106
University
of Missouri - Kansas City
Hannah Seligson will be
presenting on the themes in her book “New Girl on
the Job: Advice from the Trenches.” Plan to attend
and gain new perspectives on what it means to be a
woman and professional in the world of work.
Copies of “New Girl on the Job:
Advice from the Trenches” will be available for
purchase and a book signing will take place after
Ms. Seligson’s presentation.
The event is free and open to the
public.
If you have any questions, please
contact the UMKC Women’s Center at 816-235-1638 or
the UMKC Career Services Center at 817-235-1636.
Event is co-sponsored by:
Rockhurst University Career Services, UMKC Women’s
Center and the UMKC Career Services Center:
umkc-womens-center@umkc.edu
For a campus map, access this link:
www.umkc.edu/maps
GRE PREP
SESSION
Wednesday,
April 30th, 2008
11:00 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.
Mabee #306 -
Parkville Campus
Interested
in attending graduate school? Come and learn strategies, tips, and
hints about the GRE. You
must register in advance at layne.prenger@park.edu
FAREWELL TO THE
SENIORS
Friday, May 2nd,
2008
5:00
p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Piropos in
Parkville -
www.piroposkc.com
Dress:
Business Casual / No Denim
Please join us for a Farewell to the Class of 2008 with
refreshments, hors d' oeuvres, and appreciation gifts. Sponsored by
the Career Development Center and the Office of Alumni Relations
