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

Career Planning

Career planning is a life-long process of:

» Self-assessment
» Decision-making

It is a process through which you chart a course of career-related action, but one that changes with the times and circumstances, as well as with your skills, abilities, values, and needs.

What are the benefits of career planning?

Career planning helps you:

make informed choices
decide the kinds of jobs you want
determine the skills that are necessary
discover ways to gain those skills
find a career or field to which you are best suited
be more committed to your career
increase your self-confidence
get more of what you want out of life

Click here for career planning and exploration internet sites

Career Assessment Tool
Most college students are not sure from the start what they want to major in or what career they plan to pursue. At Avila we understand that and want to help our students to begin to define and develop or confirm a realistic career choice and plan. For this purpose we offer an on-line career assessment tool called, "Do What You Are." While this tool will be integrated into First Year Seminar, it is available for use by all Avila students and graduates.

As Human eSource says, "This program is based on Personality Type - the innate way people naturally see the world and make decisions - a set of basic drives and motivations that remain constant throughout a person's life. Learning about their Personality Type provides students with accurate and invaluable insights satisfying college and career decisions."

It takes about thirty minutes for most people to complete the assessment. You can take the assessment at your convenience at home, in your residence hall, or in the computer lab. A comprehensive report is available over the internet or for discussion during a follow-up appointment with a Career Services staff member.

If you are in the decision-making mode regarding your major or future career, consider taking advantage of this assessment tool by clicking on this link.

Current students will need their Student ID and Avila e-mail address to gain access to the assessment. Alumni need to call Career Services at 816.501.2901 to obtain access.

We are confident that this tool will provide you with greater insight into your strengths and challenges and help you to identify appropriate career options. It has the potential to make you a better learner and a person who is focused on a career that is a good match for your personality, skills and interests.