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Rockhurst University Career Services


Rockhurst University Career Services is here to help you through all phases of your career development -- not just when you're a Rockhurst student, but throughout your life as well. Use Career Services to get connected with great companies in Kansas City and across the nation.

StrengthsQuest provides you with the opportunity to discover your greatest talents and develop strengths.  You'll be challenged to think about applying your talents for success in other settings, such as on projects and teams, and in leadership.  Set an appointment with a Career Services staff member to learn more.

VAULT provides you with a variety of career related resources including occupational information, employer profiles and career search tips. Log in to start your exploration with VAULT.

Or take advantage of any of these services:

Your RU Career Account
Post your resume, view current job listings and access specific employer information on your RU Career Account. Call 816.501.4061 to find out how to set yours up today.

Employer Partners
Searching for quality candidates to fill your part-time, internship and/or full-time employment needs? Rockhurst University can help. We can post your vacancies electronically, refer resumes of quality candidates and schedule a campus interview to help you meet your hiring needs. If you have any questions about our services, please contact Career Services (816.501.4061). We look forward to working with you.

Career Events
Meet the Accounting Firms
Public accounting firms seeking accounting candidates.
September 7, 2010
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Conway Hall Lobby
E-mail for more information
Dining Etiquette Dinner
TBA

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
E-mail for more information
UMKC Career Fair
September 29, 2010

Swinney Rec Center - UMKC
E-mail for more information
RU Mock Interview Day
TBA

Massman 3
E-mail for more information

Spotlight on Teaching
October 13, 2010 and

March 2, 2011
RU Community Center
E-mail for more information

COSMC Interview Day
March 1, 2011

KCI Expo Center
Email for more information
Health Services Fair
March 3, 2011

Convocation Center
E-mail for more information

Rockhurst Career Fair
TBA
Massman Hall Rock Room
E-mail for more information

 

Did You Know?

97.9% of recent Rockhurst University graduates obtained employment or acceptance into graduate or professional school within six (6) months following graduation.

Nearly four out of five graduates were accepted by their first choice for graduate or professional school.  Programs included law, medicine, English, French, business, occupational / physical therapy, psychology, chemistry, speech language pathology, history, public administration, higher education, etc. 

Numerous local, regional and national employers, including Bernstein-Rein, Cerner, Deloitte, FBI, Federal Reserve Bank of KC, Federated Insurance, H&R Block, Kansas City Chiefs, Northwestern Mutual, Rubin Brown, State Street and UMB, have recruited students and alumni into various professional career positions.

Contact Mike Theobald at 816.501.4861 with questions on the most recent employment statistics and types of graduate & professional school acceptance for Rockhurst University graduates, along with the timeframe/assessment methodology used during the survey process.