February Events

Hello Cardinals! In the month of February there are several exciting events that are going to be held that can help you network and potentially find a career. This week’s blog is going to provide you with a general summary of what each event is and when/ where it is happening. As each event occurs I will either attend, or interview someone who attended so that you can have an idea of what each event was like. The events that I am going to focus on are The Federal Reserve Bank open information session, the public service and nonprofit career fair, and the COSMC interview day.

The Federal Reserve Bank Information Session:

Where: William Jewell College YGCU 210

When: Monday, February 11th 10:00AM-11:15AM

Description: An Info Session, conducted by the FRB, is open to anyone interested in the FRB's career and summer internship positions. This session is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for those applying for interviews on March 5. Pre-screen sign-up deadline for interviews is 1/21/13. Dress is Business Casual. Refreshments and networking 10:00-10:15, presentation 10:15-11:05.

Public Service and Nonprofit Career Fair:

Where: William Jewell College YGCU 210/211

When: Tuesday, February 19^th 2:30-4:45PM

Description: The format includes an introduction to each agency from 2:30-3:30 and networking with agencies from 3:30-4:45. Agencies will be available to discuss career opportunities, internships, summer jobs, part-time and volunteer experiences. The Fair is free and open to the public. This fair is co-sponsored by Career Services, Nonprofit Leadership Association, the Political Science Department, the Academic Achievement Center, and the Service Learning Program. The following organizations will be in attendance:

Boy ...Scouts of America, Heart of America Council
Camp Encourage
Camp Fire USA Heartland Programs
Camp Quality USA Greater Kansas City
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Federal Bureau of Investigation-FBI
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Girl Scouts of NE KS and NW MO
Harvesters
Heartland Camps
Int'l Trade Council of Kansas City
Jackson County
Jewish Vocational Service (JVS)
Jumpstart Kansas City
Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care
L’Arche Heartland
March of Dimes
MO Division of Youth Services
National MS Society Mid Am Chapter
Salvation Army Children's Center
TRADOC
US Army and Army Reserve
US Marine Corps Officer Selection Team
US Secret Service - KC Field Office
Waynesville AmeriCorps & VISTA
Youth Volunteer Corps of Greater Kansas City

COSMC Interview Day:

Where: Baker University Overland Park Campus

When: Tuesday, February 26^th 9:00- 3:00PM

Description: Graduating Seniors, Juniors seeking internships, and Alumni can apply to interview with multiple companies on one day through the COSMC-KC consortium. Students need to register and upload a resume by going to: www.missouriwestern.edu/careerdevelopment/cosmc-kc/. Students will be able to view job listings and make selections between 1/21/13and 2/18/13. The last date to select/rank positions is 2/18/13. Schedules will be available on 2/20/13. Interview day is 2/26/13 from 8-3 at Baker University's Overland Park classroom building.

Jewell students LOVE this event - you see so many employers in one-on-one interviews on one day! Great use of your time! AND the results are impressive - 73% of the students in 2009 got 2nd interviews and 60% of those got offers! In this economy, you should be proactive and interview NOW!