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In Career Services, we believe that our strongest link to students and alumni is through the Washburn faculty and staff. The faculty and staff provide a vital link between Career Services, students, alumni, and employers. With this in mind, Career Services continues to develop links to the faculty and staff so that our cooperative efforts are effective. We appreciate your support and offer the following services for your use.

Career Services Presentation Topics - Resumes, job search letters, interviewing, on-campus interviewing, career fairs, electronic (internet) job searching, hidden job market, networking, researching organizations, salary information and negotiation, employment outlook, employer contacts, graduate school searching, portfolios, liberal arts job search, qualifications & skills needed in the workplace, and information about the services we provide to job seekers.

Substitute In Class (SIC) Program - Need a "SIC" Day? This program brings Career Services into the classroom when the faculty member is unable to teach, due to professional and/or personal issues. Career Services will speak to your class about career-related issues during your absence. The presentations are designed to match the academic discipline of the course, fulfill the needs of the students, and/or meet your requested needs. To arrange a class presentation, please contact Career Services, Morgan Hall 122, 785-670-1450.

Student Organization Presentations - Career Services is available to speak to the more than 90 student organizations and clubs on our campus. Our presentations can be tailored to your groups needs. These are a few of the groups to which we have presented: Accounting Society, Interfraternity Council, Marketing & Sales Association, Panhellenic Council, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Student Alumni Association, and the Student Nurses of Washburn. Please contact Career Services, Morgan Hall 122, 785-670-1450, if you would like to schedule a presentation for your student organization or club.

Faculty or Staff Meetings - Career Services enjoys interacting with the faculty and staff. For the most effective use of time, we are available to speak during faculty and staff meetings. This gives you an opportunity to share your needs and concerns with Career Services. In addition, when appropriate please feel free to schedule an individual appointment with a Career Services representative. To schedule or discuss a meeting time contact Career Services, Morgan Hall 122, 785-670-1450.

Employer Visits - Career Services visits employers in their workplace. We discuss their labor force needs, qualifications & skills for employment, and university/employer relations. If you would like to join Career Services during employer visits, please contact Career Services, Morgan Hall 122, 785-670-1450.

Employer Luncheons - When recruiters come to campus for on-campus interviewing, we schedule a lunch with them in the Memorial Student Union. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss employment issues, market your students/programs, and network with the employer. Yes, Career Services "picks up the tab." Contact Career Services, Morgan Hall 122, 785-670-1450, for more information.

Employer Information Sessions - Some employers schedule information sessions prior to the day of their on-campus interview. These information sessions allow employers the opportunity to discuss their organization with students, faculty, and staff. If you are interested in attending an employer information session, please contact Career Services, Morgan Hall 122, 785-670-1450.

Higher Education Job Search - We offer services to WU faculty and staff seeking employment. We can be utlized as a resource for your job search. Our resource library includes a publication entitled "The Higher Education Job Search - A Guide for Prospective Faculty Members" which may be borrowed. In addition, our web page has a higher education employment link. For more information contact Career Services, Morgan Hall 122, 785-670-1450.

 

 


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