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We're Here to HelpCareer 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. CHECK OUT OUR BI-WEEKLY
UPDATED CAREER BLOG!
TALK TO A COUNSELOR ON OUR
ONLINE CHAT.
The online chat is available from
5:30 - 9:00 CST on Wednesday evenings. You must login to the chat using your
MyPark username and password. For more specific login
directions to the chat, click on the Career Chat link on the
left-hand side of this page.
NEW WALK-IN CAREER COUNSELING
HOURS
Casey Falmer, Career Counseling
Graduate Intern will start taking new walk-in hours beginning Spring
I 2012. Her hours are Tuesdays: 10:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
and Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. - noon. You can also email her
for an appointment at:
falmer115843@avila.edu. Please take advantage of the
opportunity to meet with her.
SPRING 2012 CAREER EVENTS(Listed in chronological order)NONPROFIT CONNECT'S 6TH ANNUAL SHADOW DAYFriday, 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 FAIRWednesday, 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 DAYTuesday, 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 FAIRDATE: 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
Go to www.kcmo.org/brightfuture for more information. PARK UNIVERSITY MOCK INTERVIEW DAYTuesday, 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 WORKSHOPThursday, 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 DAYDate: 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 DINNERDATE: 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 FAIRDate: 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 GRADUATESDate: 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. |