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.

Planning Your Dream For the Holidays

Hi Cards! I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving break and is hitting it hard for finals week in a couple days. I know this time of year is hectic for everyone and there are a million things that you are worrying about. However, this is a time that you should start considering looking into if you are interested in graduate school. Undergrads start making a list of schools and programs you might be interested in, and start researching the requirements for application. Seniors now is the time to start looking at how to pay for grad school if that is in your future. As the Grad Seminar speakers stated before break apply early so you have time to follow up and look for scholarships to help finance your dream. Take a look at the following website to help you figure out the best way for you to make grad school a reality. 

http://www.graduateschool4you.com/paying-for-school.html


I hope all my readers enjoy the upcoming holidays, and as always it's a great day to be a cardinal!

WJC Grad Seminar

Yesterday, as you passed through the Union I hope you noticed the plethora of tables devoted to various graduate schools.I also hope that you stopped to chat with individuals about any questions, or interests you had in graduate school. However, if you didn't because you lacked the time or courage to ask questions I will summarize their information for you.

Marketability:
Although graduate school is a great marketing tool when applying for jobs make sure to highlight other important things about yourself as well. Were you involved in leadership positions in organizations, have you had job experience or internships, do you know knowledgeable individuals in your field? Graduate school on its own won't make you successful. It is important to continually work on your marketability to help you be successful.

Application Process:
Research the programs you are applying to, and stay organized. Different programs and universities will have different requirements and deadlines it is important not to mix information up during the application process. Try to apply well before the deadlines so that you can follow up and make sure all requirements are met.

What Grad Schools Look At:
Graduate schools obviously look at your transcripts from your undergraduate experience.They expect you to have a high grade point average, but they also look at the difficulty of the courses you have taken. If an individual was moderately successful in a very difficult degree they would be more likely to be accepted than an individual who was very successful in an easy degree. Graduate schools will also look as how well you performed on standardized tests (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc.) Another thing they will look at when you apply is your cover letter/ personal statement and reference letters. These both provide the college a better idea of who you are as an individual and describe your character. These should tell the college about you and should act as your interview. Don't have your resume restated in these, or state why you are interested in going to graduate school. Let them get to know your passions and involvement through a story. Make sure all your documents are error free and brief.

Test Prep:
Although not necissary it is a good idea to have some test prep before going into your standardized tests.It is a good idea to practice in the same environment as the one you will encounter when actually testing. Practice time management skills to give you ample time when testing. Finally make sure to research what tests are required for the program you are interested in. Also research if there are programs offered to help you prep for these tests. Take advantage of these opportunities.

Financial Aid:
There are scholarships and grants available to help pay for graduate school, but other options might include student loans or working. Other options to look into are tuition reimbursement programs through companies, or graduate assistance-ships. An online website they encourage individuals to look at is fastweb.com to show various scholarship opportunities.  

I hope this summarized information was helpful as you you continue to look at graduate school, and I hope you have a great Thanksgiving. Look for the next posting after we return from break. Once again enjoy the week, and its a great day to be a cardinal!         

What now?

So, you are about to finish your undergraduate and don't know what to do with your future. Sounds like you and I are in the same boat. You know that your field requires an advanced degree, but how do you go about picking a school or program? Its important to weigh the pros and cons before applying for graduate school. Will it further your career? Do you have the time to commit to the work load the program requires? Financially can you afford to go back to school now? There are five things that you need to look at when deciding on a school.

1.What is the reputation of the school and its graduate program?
2. Are the faculty leaders in their field who are willing to mentor you?
3. Is the location acceptable and close enough for you?
4. What is the cost of tuition?
5. What is the length of the program, and do the classes meet when you are available?

This series is going to focus on helping you better understand the application process for graduate school, and hopefully help you make your decision about if graduate school is the best option for you. Look for next weeks blog and as always come out and support the cardinal football team this Saturday for the last home game!