With millions of college graduates preparing to enter the workforce each year, it can be difficult to land that perfect job. Let's face it... if you're not prepared to interview well or to write an eye-popping resume, your chances of landing your dream job are slim.
That's where we come into play. The USM Career Development Center can help prepare you to land that dream job. We are a full-service office dedicated to assisting and guiding you through your career and life planning. We offer services for any USM student or alum free of charge that include:
- Career Counseling
- Resume Writing and Cover Letter tips
- Interviewing Techniques and Mock Interviews
- Career and Company Research
- Job Search Strategies
- Mentoring Programs
- Computerized guidance (Kansas Career Pipeline),
and Personality Instruments (MBTI)
- Career Fairs, Interview Days, and College Major Career Information Days
Spring
2008 Career Events
COSMC-KC Interview Day
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
KCI Expo Center
STUDENT ON-LINE SIGN UP DATES :
JANUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 19
Go To: http://www.missouriwestern.edu/careerdevelopment/cosmc-kc
This is the only job fair offered during the academic year that allows students and alumni to sign-up for actual job interview time slots!
Open to all 2007 to 2008 grads and alums (and current students with Junior status for limited internship opportunities.) For location information, go to http://www.kciexpo.com
This is a one-day event sponsored by 10 area colleges. Employers conduct 20 minute interviews with potential candidates. Each school has a limited number of openings per company vacancy.
If you are an employer and would like to attend this event, register online at: Click Here
STUDENTS/ALUMNI:
Be sure to read instructions that follow before registering at this link.
http://www.missouriwestern.edu/careerdevelopment/cosmc-kc
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 mcleanp@stmary.edu to complete the sign-up.
-RESERVE THE ENTIRE DAY (2-27-07) 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 19th.
-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 2007 will only be allowed to sign up for internships (juniors preferred).
-After sign-ups, plan to attend a preparation session to learn interviewing strategies for this event
Teacher Interview Day
Thursday, March 27, 2008
12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
McGilley Field House-University of Saint Mary
Open to all Education Majors. Held in McGilley Field House, which is located off the main campus circle behind Berchmans Hall. Free parking is available next to McGilley Field House. Co-sponsored by University of Saint Mary, Benedictine College, and Park University.
Teacher Interview Day
Participating Schools 2007 (last year)
Archdiocese of Kansas City
Bonner Springs/Edwardsville USD #204
Catholic Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph
Catholic Diocese of Wichita
Easton USD #449
Eudora USD #491
Excelsior Springs School District #40
Ft. Leavenworth USD #207
Fort Osage School District
Hickman Mills
Highland USD 425 / Midway USD 433
Kansas City, KS USD #500
Lansing USD #469
Leavenworth USD #453
Liberty Public Schools
Maur Hill-Mount Academy
Olathe USD #233
Park Hill
Piper-Kansas City USD #203
Platte County R-III School District
Sedgwick County Area Educational Services Interlocal Cooperative #618
Southern Lyon County USD 252
St. Joseph School District
Tonganoxie USD #464
Topeka Public Schools USD 501
Wichita Public Schools USD 259
Heart of America Employer Fair
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
University of MO - Kansas City
Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes
University of Saint Mary students and alumni invited to attend. Must submit
resume for review prior to attending.
http://www.career.umkc.edu/default.asp?page_id=fair_hoa
So what are you waiting for? Get your career path on track with our help. Call (913) 758-6142, email FrankG@stmary.edu or visit our office at Berchmans Hall, Room 109 to schedule a meeting.
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