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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.
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The online chat is staffed on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 9:00 CST.
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Spring 2010 Career Events - (Listed in chronological order)
NETWORK CONNECT - NONPROFIT SHADOW DAY
Friday, February 5, 2010
7:45 a.m. - 4:00 pm
Kauffman Foundation
4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
Shadow Day is a two-part day that helps college students gain exposure to the nonprofit sector and make contacts with nonprofit professionals.
* Part One - Breakfast and panel discussion (7:45 - 9:45 a.m.) A panel made up of nonprofit sector professionals will discuss their careers and the work they are doing now. This is a great opportunity to learn about different jobs that are available in the nonprofit sector.
* Part Two - Shadow a nonprofit professional "on the job" (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) See what a work day in the nonprofit sector is like by spending it with a nonprofit professional. This experience also offers a great opportunity to make networking connections with professionals working in the Kansas City area.
Shadow Day is open to any college student who would like to learn more about working in the nonprofit sector. There is no fee to participate.
Complete the online registration. Search for Non-Profit Shadow Day.
KU CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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.
For a list of attending companies check back:
Check out the campus map. The Kansas Union is #100.
This fair is free and open to all students and all majors.
Click here for more information.
COSMC INTERVIEW DAY
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
KCI Expo Center
Check out location information.
Open to all 2009 to 2010 grads and Alums (and current students with Junior status for limited internship opportunities.)
This is a one-day event sponsored by 7 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 : Students will be able to view job listings and make selections between 1/20/10 and 2/15/10. The last date to select/rank positions is 2/15/10. Schedules will be available on 2/18/10.
If you are an employer and would like to attend this event, register online.
STUDENTS: Be sure to read instructions that follow before registering at this link.
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.
§ 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 to complete the sign-up.
§ RESERVE THE ENTIRE DAY (2-23-10) 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 15th.
§ You will receive an email of your schedule once all registrations have been received.
§ You will be receiving your interview schedule and information about the event after February 18th. Please check your email prior to February 23rd for any updates or changes.
INTERNSHIP WORKSHOP
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
MA 812 - 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.
EDUCATION INTERVIEW DAY
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Missouri Western State University - St. Joseph, Fulkerson Center
Present yourself to 100+ school districts as a potential educator! Bring resumes and dress professionally.
Check out the campus map.
Go to Missouri Western's Career Development website for more information.
Open to all interested candidates! No pre-registration required.
PARK UNIVERSITY MOCK INTERVIEW DAY
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Park University - Parkville Campus
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. The interview day is open to Park University students with a major of Business or Computer Science. There is a limited number of interview slots available, so please contact Traci Klasing if interested in participating.
HEART OF AMERICA CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
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.
See attending companies.
Check out the campus map.
KANSAS CITY VETERANS' CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Veteran's Only 10 a.m. to 2:30
Ararat Shrine Temple
5100 Ararat Drive
KCMO 64129
Veterans are encouraged to attend this free career fair and meet with area employers. For more information go to: www.missourivets.com or www.missouricareersource.com
INTERNATIONAL CAREER DAY
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kauffman Foundation
4801 Rockhill Road
KCMO 64110
International Trade Council in collaboration with Park University, will be hosting a new annual event, International Career Day, for college level students from the Greater Kansas City area at the Kauffman Foundation from 1:00 – 5:00PM on April 28, 2010. 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.
5th ANNUAL NON-PROFIT JOB FAIR
TBA April 2010
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kauffman Foundation - Co-sponsored by Cornerstones of Care and the Council on Philanthropy
4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO
Last year more than 500 people visited with 24 non-profit agencies offering jobs in the non-profit sector.