Advancing Student Success

Whether you are trying to decide on a major, learn about career fields, look for an internship or that first professional position, the Career Development Center provides the information and opportunities you seek. We encourage you to take advantage of the CDC’s programs and services throughout your KU experience. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to identify and secure a meaningful and rewarding career!

LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

 

Make the most of your education with
these essential career events!

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Spring 2012 Semester - Major CDC Events

Senior Orientations: (For students with 90+ credits)

Maximize your chance of success in today's job market and learn how to avoid the “Top Mistakes of a Senior”. Services and resources offered by your Career Center will be discussed and receive a comprehensive calendar of semester events.

**Also receive a free gift for attending**

College of Business - Tue., Jan. 31, 11-11:50 - MSU 218

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Thu., Feb. 2, 11-11:50 - MSU 183

College of Visual and Performing Arts - Tue., Feb. 7, 11-11:50 - MSU 183

 

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LVCCE Internship and Job Fair - Wed., Feb. 15, 12-4:30 pm, Holiday Inn, Fogelsville/Breinigsville

**Free shuttle from KU**

The Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo specifically targets students and recent graduates for internship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, part-time employment and/or full-time employment. This is your opportunity to shake hands and talk with employers. Visit www.LVCCE.org for more information and a list of participating employers.

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Mock Interview Mania Week - Mon., Feb. 20 - Fri., Feb. 24 Stratton 113

**Register in Stratton 113 by 2/15**

Good interviewing is a skill and practice makes perfect! Sign up for a mock interview with our friendly and experienced employer volunteers.

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Senior Etiquette Dinner - Tue., Feb. 21, 5-7:30 pm, MSU 218

**This event is reserved for seniors only.**

Learn the basics of proper dining etiquette including introductions & handshakes, following the lead of your host, tackling flatware, handling tricky foods, and other dining tips. Free dinner provided!

Register here by February 15th.

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Free Online Test Prep by Kaplan

Sunday, February 26, 2012

GMAT - 4pm, GRE - 5pm, DAT - 5:30pm, MCAT - 5:30pm, LSAT- 6pm

Take a free online graduate school entrance exam practice test from your personal computer.

Click here to register!

On test day a live proctor will guide you through the test and upon completion you will receive feedback to help you better prepare for the real exam.

Please be sure to have access to speakers in order to follow along with the proctor.

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COB Senior Etiquette Dinner - Tue., Feb. 28, 6-8:30 pm, MSU 218

**This event is reserved for College of Business seniors only**

Learn the basics of proper dining etiquette including introductions & handshakes, following the lead of your host, tackling flatware, handling tricky foods, and other dining tips. Free dinner provided!

Register here by February 22nd.

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Graduate School Fair - Wed., Feb. 22, 12-3 pm, MSU 218

If graduate school is in your future, make sure to attend this informational fair. Representatives from regional college and university graduate programs will be visiting to share information regarding their programs, schools and application procedures.

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Study and Intern Abroad Fair - Wed., Feb. 22, 12-3, MSU 218

Meet representatives to learn about various opportunities to gain either study abroad or internship abroad experience!

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KU Job Fair for Educators - Wed., March 28, 9-3 pm, Holiday Inn, Fogelsville/Breinigsville

The Job Fair for Educators is specifically for senior education students and alumni. Recruiters from educational employers throughout Pennsylvania as well as from other states across the country will share information about teaching careers with candidates. The event is open exclusively for KU Students and KU Alumni from 9:00-10:30 am. Other universities and the public are welcome from 10:30 am-3:00 pm. Pre-registration is not required. There is no fee for Kutztown University students and alumni, but all other participants must pay a $5.00 cash admission fee at the door.

A list of attending school districts and organizations will become available on March 5, 2012.

Find out here how to maximize your experience at the Event.

Directions to the Holiday Inn Conference Center.

Employer Registration

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KU Internship and Job Fair - Wed., April 4, 1-4 pm, MSU 218

This is your opportunity to shake hands and talk with employers. Learn about internships and job openings and get your resume out to employers.

 

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**Check out a video profile of the Career Development Center!**

Check out our new video!

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Free, online portfolio options!
-- CCN Career Portfolio - Build, edit, and maintain a comprehensive online career portfolio. Click here for more info
-- eFolioPA - The PA Dept of Labor provides free web space for all PA residents (and out-of-state students) to develop personal online digital portfolios! Click here for guidelines to help you prepare your Efolio.

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InterviewStream - Have a self-directed practice interview using web-technology. Click here to get started!