Avila University - Career Services

About the Career Services

» mission and goals	» location and hours
To provide opportunities for students' continual learning to assist them in preparing for lifelong career development.	Get directions and a map to the Career Services.
	» contact information
	Who to contact and their information.

Employers Home Page

» post jobs and internships	» employer fairs
Enter your job and internship listings through our password-protected CCN site exclusively for Avila students and alumni.	Greater Kansas City Employer Fair, Heart of America Fair, Part-Time and Summer Job Fair and more.
» on-campus recruiting	» employer involvement
Receive and screen applications from students and schedule interviews with qualified candidates.	Are you interested in building a presence at Avila? There are many opportunities for you to get involved on campus through either participation in or sponsorship of programs and events.

Parents Home Page

» preparing your student	» helping you recent graduate
Parents and families have an important role to play in helping their students successfully transition to college and then to the professional world.	Your student has graduated from college and is ready to start a career. Here are some suggestions to help them through this transition.
» employment statistics
The Employment Statistics Report is compiled annually to summarize the employment status of graduating seniors.

Faculty & Staff Home Page

» request a cc program	» services and resources for students
Career Services staff is available to make presentations to campus classes and student organizations on a variety of topics.	We provide services and resources that allow students to identify and achieve their career goals.
» advertise jobs & internships
The Career Services uses an on-line posting system called CCN to let students know about a wide range of job and internship opportunities.

Students Home Page

» career exploration/planning	» job search tips & tools
» Career Planning » Deciding on a Major » Library Resources	» Employment Correspondence » Employer Fairs » Employment Resources » Internships » Interviewing » Networking » On-Campus Recruiting » Resumes Services/Assistance
» graduate school
Is graduate school right for you?

Alumni Home Page

» career planning/transitioning	» job search tips & tools
» Career Planning » Career Transitioning » Library Resources	» Employment Correspondence » Employer Fairs » Employment Resources » Interviewing » Networking » Resumes Services/Assistance
» graduate school
Is graduate school right for you?
» opportunities for involvement

»  College Work Study
    Program
»  Employer Fairs
»  Employment
    Correspondence
»  Employment Resources
»  Interviewing
»  Internships
»  Library Resources
»  Networking
»  On-campus Recruiting
»  Résumé Services

»  Career Planning
»  Career Transitioning
»  Deciding on a Major
»  Guidelines for Success
»  Library Resources

»  Is it for you?
»  Online Resources
»  Planning Ahead

Job Search

Title	Author(s)
10 Things Employers Want You To Learn In College	Coplin, Bill
150 Best Companies For Liberal Arts Graduates	Woodruff, Cheryl and Ptacek, Greg
50 Ways To Get Hired	Messmer, Max
A Big Splash In A Small Pond: Finding A Great Job In A Small Company	Resnick, R. Linda and Pechter, Kerry H.
America's Top Internet Job Sites	Krannich, Ronald L. and Krannich, Caryl Rae
America's Top Jobs For College Graduates	JIST Works, Inc.
An Easier Way To Change Jobs	Gerberg, Bob
An Introduction To Job Applications	Farr, J. Michael and Christophersen, Susan
Best Entry-Level Jobs: Paying Your Dues Without Losing Your Mind	Lieber, Ron and Meltzer
Change Your Tune & End The Career Blues	Bodner, Joanne
College Grad Job Hunter: Insider Techniques And Tactics For Finding A Top-Paying Entry Level Job	Krueger, Brian D.
Dare To Change Your Job and Your Life	Kanchier, Carole
Don't Wait Until You Graduate	Luscher, Keith F.
Dynamite Salary Negotiations	Krannich, Ronald L. and Krannich, Caryl Rae
Everyone's Guide To Job Searching In Private Schools	Boggess, Laurence
FBI Careers	Ackerman, Thomas H.
Finding A Job After Fifty	Harty, Terry and Harty, Karen Kerkstra
From Campus To Corporation: Successful Career Strategies For Students	Strasser, Stephen and Sena, John
Guide To Internet Job Searching	Dikel, Margaret Riley and Roehm, Frances E.
How To Be A Working Actor	Henry, Mari Lynn and Rogers, Lynne
How To Bounce Back Quickly After Losing Your Job	Smith, Holly S.
Job Savvy - How To Be A Success At Work	Ludden, La Verne
Job Search Handbook For People With Disabilities	Ryan, Daniel J.
Job Strategies For People With Disabilities	Witt, Melanie Staire
Making The Most Of The Temporary Employment Market	Mendenhall, Karen
Mid-Career Job Hunting	Birsner, E. Patricia
Never Buy A Hat If Your Feet Are Cold: Taking Charge of Your Career and Your Life	Felderstein, Ken
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004-2005	JIST Publishing, Inc.
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007	JIST Publishing, Inc.
Overcoming Barriers to Employment: 127 Great Tips for Putting Red Flags Behind You	Krannich, Ronald L. and Krannich, Caryl Rae
Successful Recareering	Schwarz, Joyce A.
The Almanac Of Sports Contacts	Cylkowski, Greg J.
The Career Connection For College Education	Rowe, Fred A.
The Complete Cruise Ship Employment Package	Cruise Concepts, Inc.
The Job Doctor, Good Advice On Getting A Good Job	Norris, Phillip E.
The Job Hunter's Guide To 100 Great American Cities	Kuman, Jr., Arthur and Salmon, Richard D.
The Job Search Handbook	Noble, John
The MBA's Guide To Career Planning	Holten, Ed
The Professional Paralegal Job Search	French, Christofer Ulmont
The Quick Job Search	Farr, J. Michael
The Unofficial Guide To Hot Careers 2000	Field, Shelly
The Very Quick Job Search	Farr, J. Michael
Through The Brick Wall: How To Job-Hunt In A Tight Market	Wendleton, Kate
Work In The New Economy	Wegmann, Robert, Chapman, Robert, and Johnson, Miriam

To check-out available resources, please stop by the Career Services during our normal hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Career Corner Library Resources:

» Career Decision Making	» Job Search
» Experiential Learning	» Majors To Careers
» Graduate / Professional School	» Résumés and Cover Letters
» International Opportunities	» Self-Employment
» Interview Skills