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

»  Preparing Your Student
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»  Employment Statistics

Employment Statistics

Annual Report Methodology
The Employment Statistics Report, produced by Career Services, is compiled annually to summarize the employment status of graduating seniors.

Survey Method
Data is collected throughout the school year, primarily at or near the end of each semester. A comprehensive report of graduates (including names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers) is generated from the University’s computer system. Career Services contacts each graduating student utilizing the following methods:

A web survey is available on our website at www.avila.edu/careers/survey.asp for students/graduates.
A survey is e-mailed to seniors/graduates who have not yet responded to the web survey.
Phone calls are made to the seniors/graduates who have not yet responded to the surveys.

Questions regarding the results or survey procedures can be directed to Career Services at 816.501.2901.

Avila Employment Statistics 2005-2006

BACHELORS DEGREE RECIPIENTS
December 2005, May 2006, and August 2006 Graduates
N = 235 BS/BA

		Number	Percentage
TOTAL SURVEYED		235	100%
NUMBER OF RESPONSES		187	80%
NUMBER WHO DID NOT RESPOND		48	20%

*Out of those who responded:*
Employed		103	55%
Graduate / Professional School		54	29%
Continuing Education (not in graduate school)		n/r	n/r
Military		n/r	n/r
Returned to Home Country		2	1%
Relocating for employment		3	2%
Not seeking/ready for employment at this time (including those still taking Boards)		5	3%

*EMPLOYED		167	90%
UNEMPLOYED		20	10%

*Employed =	Employed + Grad/Prof. School + Military+ Home Country + Relocating for Employment + Not seeking employment divided by the number responding to surveys by phone and e-mail.

Avila Employment Statistics 2004-2005

BACHELORS DEGREE RECIPIENTS
December 2004, May 2005, and August 2005 Graduates
N = 256 BS/BA

		Number	Percentage
TOTAL SURVEYED		256	100%
NUMBER OF RESPONSES		208	81%
NUMBER WHO DID NOT RESPOND		48	19%

*Out of those who responded:*
Employed		142	68%
Graduate / Professional School		41	20%
Continuing Education (not in graduate school)		n/r	n/r
Military		n/r	n/r
Returned to Home Country		2	1%
Relocated or not seeking employment		9	4%

*EMPLOYED			93%
UNEMPLOYED			7%

*Employed =	Employed + Grad/Prof. School + Military+ Home Country + Relocating for Employment + Not seeking employment divided by the number responding to surveys by phone and e-mail.