Career Day is a time for candidates to meet with a variety of employers and graduate school program representatives to discuss internship and full-time employment opportunities.
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Registration includes: Admittance/breakfast for 2 representatives, 1 six-foot table, and 2 chairs.
Early bird: $100 (through September 9, 2019)
Standard: $125 (beginning September 10, 2019)
Government or Non-Profit: $75
School Districts: Free
Additional reps: $15 each
Register by September 23 to be included in all promotional materials.
**No refunds for cancellation/no-show after September 23, 2019.**
SCHEDULE FOR CAREER DAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019
| 6:30 am – 8:30 am | Check-in and set-up |
| 7:30 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast - for employers only |
| 8:30 am – 1:00 pm | Career Day |
| 1:00 pm | Booth teardown may begin |
| 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Lunch in the Student Union for those staying to do interviews |
| 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Interviewing spots available in the Student Union |
DIRECTIONS TO HUGHES FIELDHOUSE
The Hughes Fieldhouse is located near the corner of N Country Club Road and College Avenue -https://www.nwmissouri.edu/maps/index.htm. Driving directions to campus can be found here -https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/campusvisits/maps.htm.
LOADING/UNLOADING/PARKING
The loading and unloading zone is directly south of the building. Student volunteers will be available to help you with your materials. Pull into lots 62 or 63 and drive towards the Fieldhouse to access the loading/unloading area. Map of lots 62 & 63 can be found here - http://www.nwmissouri.edu/police/PDF/parkingMap.pdf. Please park in lots 62 & 63, no parking permits are necessary during the event in this lot. Handicapped parking spaces are available.
BREAKFAST
A hearty breakfast will be available for employers/vendors and school districts from 7:30 am to 8:30 am in the Hughes Fieldhouse.
CAREER DAY
Career Day begins promptly at 8:30 am and runs until 1:00 pm. Booths may not be torn down before 1:00 pm. Coffee, soda, water, and snacks will be available throughout the event. Employers and school districts are strongly encouraged to remain set up for the entire event.
INTERVIEWING
All employers are invited to stay and utilize our facilities to conduct interviews. Interview spaces are available on the afternoon of Career Day, as well as the following day.
When you arrive at Career Day, a packet will be on your table that includes details about interviews, as well as scheduling forms that can be used for either/both days. If you would like to reserve a space to interview, please bring your completed schedule to the check-in table at the conclusion of Career Day, so we may make a copy, provide you with a lunch ticket, and direct you to your interviewing spot in the Student Union. Forms will also be provided for you to hand to the student so they are aware of where/when the interview will take place.
LODGING INFORMATION
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/campusvisits/lodging.htm
SHIPPING MATERIALS TO CAMPUS
If you shipped materials to campus they will be at your booth when you arrive.
Students do not need to register for the event. There is no cost for students to attend.
CHECK-IN
Doors will open at 8:30 AM. Please bring your Bearcat card for faster check-in. Students will also be able to sign in using their 919 number. Students will be able to print a nametag to wear at the event at check-in.
PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE
Students are encouraged to visit the Career Closet prior to the event to find professional attire. All clothing and accessories are available at no cost. More information on professional attire can be found on the interviewing webpage.
RESUMES
Students are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes to Career Day to share with employers. Career Services is able to help students with resumes prior to the event Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm in Admin 130. We also have online resources to help with resume creation.
Employers |
Major Clusters Requested |
| AgReliant Genetics | School of Agriculture |
| agriCAREERS, Inc. | School of Agriculture, School of Business |
| AGRILAND FS | School of Agriculture, All Majors |
| Americo | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Bayer | School of Agriculture, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Boys Town | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Buckle | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Burrus Seed Company | All Majors |
| C&A Industries, Inc. | All Majors |
| Cactus Family Farms | School of Agriculture |
| Central Valley Ag Cooperative | School of Agriculture, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Chelsoft Solutions Co. | School of Computer Science and Information Systems |
| CLA | School of Business |
| Clarinda Academy | All Majors |
| Corteva Agriscience | School of Agriculture |
| Dayton Freight Lines | School of Business |
| Department of Social Services/Children's Division | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Education |
| Echo Global Logistics | All Majors |
| Farmers Cooperative | School of Agriculture |
| Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City | All Majors |
| FS GROWMARK System | School of Agriculture, All Majors |
| HighPointe Financial Group | All Majors |
| Kansas State University Olathe Campus | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Natural Sciences |
| KXCV/KRNW | All Majors |
| Maryville R-II School District | School of Education |
| MFA Incorporated | School of Agriculture, School of Business |
| MHC Kenworth | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Blind or Visually Impaired | School of Education |
| Office of the Missouri State Auditor | School of Business, Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| Pipestone System | School of Agriculture |
| Proxibid Inc. | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Renaissance Financial | Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media |
| Rockhurst University Graduate School | School of Health Science and Wellness |
| Savannah R3 School District | School of Education |
| Seaboard Foods | School of Agriculture, School of Business |
| ServiTech, Inc. | School of Agriculture, Department of Natural Sciences |
| Shelter Insurance | School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, All Majors |
| Source Infotech Inc. | School of Computer Science and Information Systems |
| SS&C Technologies | School of Business, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| United Benefits Group | School of Agriculture, School of Business |
| US Navy | All Majors |
| USDA / NASS | School of Agriculture, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
| USMC Officer Candidate Selection Team | All Majors |
| University of Missouri School of Law | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, School of Education, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Language, Literature and Writing, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Natural Sciences, All Majors |
| Velociti Inc. | All Majors |
| Washburn University School of Law | School of Agriculture, Division of Behavioral Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication and Mass Media, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, School of Education, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Health Science and Wellness, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Language, Literature and Writing, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Natural Sciences, All Majors |
| West Nodaway School District | School of Education |
| Wise Equation Solutions Inc. | School of Computer Science and Information Systems |
| Zen3 Infosolutions America Inc. | School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Department of Language, Literature and Writing |
