KWC 2017’-18’Career Development Events
Graduate School, Study Abroad and Internship Fair
Tuesday September 12th Rogers Hall 10am- 2pm
Graduate schools, internship/volunteer and study abroad opportunities.
List of graduate schools and organizations updated on Career Development webpageweekly starting August 23rd.
Crossroads Women and Childrens' Shelter, Riverpark Center
Daviess County Sheriff's Dept, Bellarmine University
Brescia University, Campbellsville University, Indiana University
Lindsey Wilson, Louisville Seminary, University of Southern Indiana
UofL's Kent School of Social Work, WKU Graduate School,
UK College of Law, University of KY Graduate Programs
University of KY College of Medicine, Habitat for Humanity
WKU Kinesiology Masters program, Enterprise Holdings
Ebelhar Whitehead, PLLC Accounting, Matthew 25 AIDS Services
Mentor Kids of Kentucky, Wendell Foster Campus
General Board of Global Ministries for Global Mission Fellow positions
Myriad CPA Group, New Beginnings sexual assault support services
Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Building Stronger Families, Kentucky International center at WKU
KWC Study Abroad Program, John James Audubon State Park
U.S. Marines, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force
Speed Mock Interviews and Networking Event
Wednesday October 25th , Rogers Hall. 5:15- 7:30 PM.
For Seniors; underclassmen by special permission.
30+ Business Leaders, 4 minute interviews, followed by Mocktail Networking Event
Each senior will sit down with 12-15 business professionals who will help participants perfect their interview skills.
During the Mocktail Networking Event students will have the opportunity to speak with professionals in their field.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
RSVP: Students must make reservations by Friday October 20th to
Interview Attire Mandatory! No Charge to students.
Business Etiquette Dinner
Wednesday November 15th. Cox Conference 5:15-7:30PM
all students welcome.
“How To Avoid Social Embarrassment While Dining Out.”
The Business Etiquette Dinner will consist of a formal 4 course meal and
each student will learn the proper manners to be used at a business dinner, including conversation topics,
RSVP: must make advanced reservations by Friday November 10th.
payment in Cashier’s office or by indicating that you will use Flex dollars.
Interview Attire Mandatory! Cost: $15 in advance
January Special Event
First Annual
Wesleyan to the World
Junior/Senior Experience
Professional Conference-style 3-day workshop about all things Career and Life after College
Friday January 5th- Sunday January 7th,
Various campus locations
Etiquette Dinner w/interview attire fashion show & Networking with Chamber CYO
Complimentary Professional photo; Alumni Networking Reception
Some topics offered: What Professional Recruiters look for in resumes & interviews;
Financial Planning 101/Value of time in saving
Credit and credit cards – the good bad and ugly; Credit Score- what hurts, what helps & how it affects your life; Budgeting – paying back student loans;
Entrepreneurship/So, You want to own your own business; Alcohol and your career;
Social Media Pitfalls; Workplace Drama & Workplace Etiquette;
Conflict Resolution/dealing with a bad manager/co-worker (You WILL have one…)
GAP Year- making it count Vista/AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, Relevant Exp. /Post grad Internships
No cost to Juniors and Seniors
$120 graduation fee waived for all juniors who attend entire experience
Drawing for door prizes throughout weekend, including free caps & gowns, gift cards & technology items
KWC Spring 2018’Career Development Events
Speed Mock Interviews and Networking Event
Wednesday January 24th, Rogers Hall.5:15- 7:30 PM.
For Seniors; underclassmen by special permission.
30+ Business Leaders, 4 minute interviews,
followed by Mocktail Networking Event
Each senior will sit down with 12-15 business professionals who will help participants perfect their interview skills.
During the Mocktail Networking Event students will have the opportunity to speak with professionals in their field.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
RSVP: Students must make reservations by Friday January 19th to
Interview Attire Mandatory! No charge to students.
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Business Etiquette Dinner
Wednesday February 21st. Cox Conference 5:15-7:30PM
Purposely for Juniors and Seniors, but all students welcome.
“How To Avoid Social Embarrassment While Dining Out.”
The Business Etiquette Dinner will consist of a formal 4 course meal and
each student will learn the proper manners to be used at a business dinner, including conversation topics,
how to handle difficult foods, and appropriate silverware and glassware use.
RSVP: must make advanced reservations by Friday February 16
by payment in Cashier’s office or
by indicating that you will use Flex dollars.
Interview Attire Mandatory!
Cost: $15 in advance
KWC Spring Career Fair
Tuesday March 27th
Rogers Hall 10am- 2pm
(for ALL KWC students/alumni )
Full-time, Part-time, Summer Job and Intern opportunities.
List of employers updated on Career Development webpagebi-weekly starting March 16th.