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Presentations | Assessments | Resumes | Interviews | Graduate Schools | Internet Resources
 
Class/Organization Presentations
Career Services will come to you! That’s right. Career Services can provide a career-related presentation or workshop to your class. These workshops range from 45-60 minutes in duration, or we can complete a 5-10 minute presentation on office services.
 
  • Choosing a Major
  • Effective Job Search Strategies
  • Writing Resumes, Cover Letters and Thank You Notes
  • Interviewing Tips and Preparation
  • Negotiating Offers
  • Business Etiquette
  • Dressing for Success
To request a program or workshop, contact Mike Theobald and provide the following information:
   
  • Name of organization
  • Presentation preference
  • Time
  • Location
  • Approximate number of participants
  • Contact name and phone number
  • Any special considerations

Assessment Tools
Career Services offers a variety of assessments and career inventories, which can be beneficial in defining career goals and declaring academic majors. To learn more about the assessment tools referenced below, contact Mike Theobald at 816.501.4861.

  • The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a widely used inventory used to explore personality types and how they relate to the work place.
  • The Self-Directed Search is an assessment based upon personality type as it relates to the work environment. This assessment provides career direction by giving suggestions on majors and occupations that match an individual’s type.

Resume Instruction & Critique
Career Services is available to assist students with the creation and refinement of their resume and cover letters. Our experienced staff will provide feedback and recommendations on resume format, content, organization and etiquette, as well as proofreading for grammatical and spelling errors.

Interview Preparation
Students interested in improving their interviewing skills may participate in a mock interview through Career Services. During the mock interview, students will gain experience responding to traditional and behavioral interview questions. We can help students gain a competitive advantage by enhancing their interviewing skills before the big interview!

Graduate School Information
Career Services has a variety of resources available to assist you in researching and preparing for graduate or professional school. Visit our Career Library (VA 300) to review program catalogs, graduate school directories and other resources.

For more information on graduate programs at Rockhurst University, please contact the Office of Admission at 816.501.4012.

You may also access this information via the Peterson’s web site. Peterson's reaches an estimated 105 million consumers annually with information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, financial aid, test preparation and career exploration.

Internet Resources
The following links can provide career exploration, occupational, salary and employment information.

  • SuccessLink is a grant program in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. This site provides professional development and employment opportunities for Missouri school teachers and administrators.

  • The Regional Education Applicant Placement Program (REAP) web site for education employment opportunities provides you with the opportunity to post your resume for review by many school districts throughout Missouri and view current teacher vacancies.

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