Changes at Jewell

As you have noticed William Jewell has (and still is) undergoing some serious changes. With the switch to NCAA, renovations to Curry Library, and the addition of the Pryor Learning Commons Jewell has seen vast alterations not only to the campus but also the notoriety of our establishment. These changes however will not be the last to William Jewell. At the end of this academic year the head of Career Services, Judy Rychlewski, will be retiring. Judy has served in the Career Service Office for thirty-seven years, and has helped countless students and alumni reach their goals and find jobs that they enjoy. Judy has decided to retire to spend more time with her family, and travel with her husband Walt. In addition to Judy’s retirement is an office makeover. Career Services will change over the summer in to the Office of Career Development and Internships. We will be placing a much larger focus on helping current students find internships within their field during their time here at Jewell. Our hope is that by stressing involvement within your area of academic interest Jewell alumni will have more opportunities and have an easier time entering the workforce after graduation. Look for next week’s blog for upcoming internship and job opportunities.

US News and World Report Graduate School Rankings Avaliable

Each year US News and World Report publish rankings of over a hundred universities across the United States for numerous graduate studies programs. The rankings include programs that span from business programs, education programs, law schools, medical schools, and many more (over 1,200). Moreover, the publication also includes information on university demographics, cost, faculty/student ratio, average undergraduate GPAs /test scores, and other relevant factors that might influence where you would attend. If you are interested in seeing these rankings, Career Services has them available for you to take on the bookshelf as you walk in the door. Stop by today and get your copy!

COSMC Interview Date Change

If you were signed up for the COSMC Interview Day please note the event has been moved to Tuesday, March 5th because of weather conditions.

Federal Reserve Bank Open Info Session

On Monday, February 11^th William Jewell had the pleasure of welcoming the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to its campus. The Federal Reserve Bank held an open information session that was aimed at informing students about the various career and internship opportunities that they had available. In addition they outlined the application process that is needed for all positions. The Federal Reserve looks for individuals that have strong analytical and problem solving ability, leadership skills, oral & written communication, initiative, and project management and organization skills. Joining the Federal Reserve will give you access to personal and professional growth opportunities, involvement opportunities in the community, and great employee benefits. Internships are offered in a variety of departments over the summer and last for 10 weeks. These internships are paid and provide a great opportunity for full-time job consideration upon graduation. The interview process for full-time positions consists of 3 interviews: on campus, in-house, and final interview.  For internships the on campus interview is the final interview. To learn more information about the Federal Reserve check out their website at www.kansascityfed.org.

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!

Career Athletes Seminar Tonight

If you are a WJC Athlete...

you are required by the WJC Athletic Department to attend the Power of Being a Student-Athlete Seminar conducted by Career Athletes on Wednesday January 30th, from 7-815 in 221-222 of the Union. Kim Pence, director of student-athlete development & internships will facilitate the program.

POWER Seminar Series “Power of Being a Student-Athlete”

The session encourages student-athletes to take an assertive role in their personal career development. Discussions take place regarding what organizations are looking for in graduates today, resume preparation, how to network and differentiate themselves, summer jobs and internships, as well as frank dialog about competition that student-athletes face in the career-seeking process. The sessions also educate student-athletes on their unique skill set and how to articulate these skills and traits in an interview situation. Topics covered include but not limited to: Social Networking vs. Professional Networking, Establishing Your Athletic & Career Goals, Head-to-Head Competition, Who Employers Want to Hire, How to Innovate & Differentiate Yourself Online, Getting Involved On-campus, etc. A 21-page career prep manual is provided for all attendees, and several of the workbook exercises are performed during the session. Student-Athletes are afforded an opportunity via virtual career coaching to sign-up and stay connected with the Career Athletes Presenter well after the campus program for continuous resume feedback, graduate school assistance, and help with internship opportunities and professional networking on their school’s custom network. Career Athletes will provide an exclusive segment to educate your athletes on how to meet campus recruiters at leading organizations looking to hire athletes including Adidas, Dick’s Sporting Goods, PepsiCo, and Amazon.com through your school’s customized Career Athletes Network.

William Jewell's athletic department has formed a partnership with Career Athletes to help provide additional career education, guidance, and networking opportunities that will help many of you achieve your ultimate goal of landing great careers upon graduation. For those of you who are freshmen and sophomores, this may be the furthest thing from your mind, but preparing properly will have a significant impact on what types of careers will be available to you after graduation.

Career Athletes is also home to many of the top internship programs in the nation, hosting thousands of internships and career opportunities with many of America's best companies! Several employers in the Career Athletes Community are currently hiring prospective individuals for internships that could lead to a full-time career after graduation.