Career Services Calendar of Events

MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
FALL 2009
 
 

EVENT
DATE
TIME/LOCATION
Career Carnival
(Join us for games, prizes, and snow cones!)
Wednesday, September 16
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Area outside of Piper Academic Center
 
 
 
Catapult your Candidacy!
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop presented by Career Services.
Tuesday, September 22
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Clark 204
 
 
 
Teach me Tuesday
Catapult your Candidacy!
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop presented by Career Services.
Tuesday, September 29
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
PAC 222
 
 
 
Wells Fargo Financial Campus Interviews*
Friday, October 2
See Career Services
 
 
 
Kaplan Graduate Admission Practice Tests
Saturday, October 3
9:30 a.m.
Piper Academic Center lower level
*Advance registration with Kaplan is required.
 
How do I register for an on-campus practice test?
Click on the test you wish to take; Click on “Free Events” in the left column; Click “Register for a Free Practice Test”; Enter the Lebanon zip code (62254); Search locations and dates for McKendree; Click ‘Sign Up’.
What do I need to do before the test?
Take sample practice test questions at www.kaptest.com; Click on the test you wish to take; Click on “Practice for the [GRE]” in the left column; Arrive early and bring pencils!   
GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR
(Co-sponsored by McKendree University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Career Services.)
 
WORKSHOPS DURING FAIR
*Researching Graduate and Professional School Programs at 10:30 a.m.
* Building Your Resume to Prepare for Graduate School at 11:30 a.m.
*Writing your Personal Statement at 12:30 p.m.
 
Participants are required to wear professional attire and to bring current copies of their resume.
Tuesday, October 6
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SIUE University Center, Meridian Ballroom
Go to http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter; click on “Students/Alumni” in the Cougar Jobline box on the right hand side; log in following the “Guest” login instructions; view graduate school lists under “Career Events” on the page. 
 
 
 
JOB/CAREER FAIR
 (Co-sponsored by McKendree University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Career Services.)
 
WORKSHOPS DURING FAIR
*Interviewing Skills at 10:30 a.m.
*Learning to Network/Building Your Connections at 11:40 a.m.
*Professional Etiquette at 12:30 p.m.
 
Participants are required to wear professional attire and to bring current copies of their resume.
Wednesday, October 7
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  SIUE University Center, Meridian Ballroom
Go to http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter; click on “Students/Alumni” in the Cougar Jobline box on the right hand side; log in following the “Guest” login instructions; view employer lists under “Career Events” on the page. 
 
 
 
Make use of your excellent editing and writing skills!
Come meet with five recent McKendree graduates that have put their editorial skills to good use.
Wednesday, October 7
4-6:00 p.m., Piper 216
 
 
 
Pritchard Osborne, LLC Campus Interviews*
Thursday, October 8
See Career Services
 
 
 
UHY Campus Interviews*
Monday, October 12
See Career Services
Regions Bank Campus Interviews*
Tuesday, October 20
See Career Services
 
 
 
Seal the Deal!
Interviewing workshop presented by Career Services.
Wednesday, October 21
11:00 a.m. to Noon
Clark 204
 
 
 
Majors Mash Fair
Speak with faculty and Career Services about various McKendree majors and take home written material about these majors. 
Monday, October 26
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ames Dining Hall
 
 
 
National Career Development Month
(Come visit Career Services to learn how we can assist you!)
The Month of November
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Career Services Office
Clark Hall 104
 
 
 
 
Regions Bank Networking Event
Tuesday, November 10
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
*Please see Career Services for location and registration information.
 
 
 
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Campus Interviews*
Wednesday, November 11
See Career Services
 
 
 
Got Internship?
Workshop presented by Career Services.
Thursday, November 12
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Clark Hall 204
 
 
 
HEALTH CAREERS JOB FAIR
(Co-sponsored by McKendree University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Career Services.)
 
Some employers may be conducting interviews at this event. Participants are required to wear professional attire and to bring current copies of their resume.
Monday, November 16
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
SIUE University Center, Meridian Ballroom
Go to http://www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter; click on “Students/Alumni” in the Cougar Jobline box on the right hand side; log in following the “Guest” login instructions; view employer lists under “Career Events” on the page. 

*Campus interviews must be scheduled at least one week in advance. 
 
Career Services ◦ Clark Hall 104 ◦ 618.537.6806 ◦ Fax: 618.537.6523
careerservices@mckendree.edu ◦ www.mckendree.edu/careerservices