Services

Hire A Bearcat

As a Northwest student or alumni, you may join this database of career information free of charge! After registering with our office, you will have complete access to job and internship vacancies posted by employers through our office. Students may sign up for on campus interviews conducted at Northwest and be included in resume referrals. Hire A Bearcat can also connect you to job and internship vacancies posting from other colleges and universities around the nation.

Career Services Resource Library

Our career resource library contains books, periodicals, videos, DVD's and much more on the latest career related topics. Stop by anytime during our normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and browse.

Choosing a Major Assistance

Check out Choosing a Major on our web site for ways to explore the possibilities on your own. You may make an appointment with a staff member for personal assistance or stop by during Walk in Hours. We have many resources to help you explore your options.

Education Credential Files

In addition to registering with our office, an education major or alumni may create a credential file. This tool is used during the application process and should contain a current resume, letters of recommendation and a copy of Northwest unofficial transcripts. This file can be mailed or faxed to employers at the candidate's request or it may be requested by an employer (fees may apply).

DISCOVER

The DISCOVER program is an online tool that can help assess interests, values and abilities as they relate to the "world of work". Additional information within this online resource includes information about occupations, majors, schools, and much more. Students may stop by the Career Services Office or send us an e-mail to acquire a personal Username for this free service. Students may wish to make an appointment with a Career Services staff member to evaluate the results and explore suggested career paths.

eCompanion Site

This web site and our eCompanion site offer you extensive career related information and samples 24/7. Students and faculty may use their Northwest User Name and Password to gain entry into the Career Services eCompanion site.

Employer Services

Career Services strives to help you connect to candidates that can go with ease from the classroom to your workplace. We do so in a welcoming, friendly atmosphere throughout our campus with little or no cost to you. We offer online job and internship posting, resume referrals, career events, and on campus interviewing. Please call us at 660.562.1250 or e-mail us about your specific needs. We would be delighted to work with you!

Events

Throughout the year, Career Services sponsors a variety of career events to help you prepare for a successful future, and connect with potential employers for both internships and full time employment.

Internship/Job Listings

Take a look at the opportunities listed in our Hire A Bearcat database 24 hours a day! Register with our office and take full advantage of the system. This database is updated daily.

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Internship Search Assistance

You will find information on this web site about how to get started with your internship search along with regional and national listings of available internships. Come by and take a look at the many resources in our office library about internships. Make an appointment for direction on how to get started and where to look for a successful internship search or come by during our Walk in Hours.

Job Search Assistance

Make an appointment with one of our staff members for assistance in outlining a deliberate strategy for your personal job search. This may include a discussion of career options/majors, identifying potential jobs/employer markets; job search strategies, protocol/etiquette as well as discussion of where you want to live; what you want to do and what companies you wish to work for. You will find a wealth of information in the 10 step job search available on this web site. This web resource is embedded with links to helpful information including such topics as resume and cover letter examples, interview tips, regional employment resources, and salary negotiation and relocation resources.

Make an Appointment

Click here to inquire about a personal appointment with one of our staff members. Please indicate what type of appointment you seek, so we can provide the most appropriate information for you.

On Campus Interviewing

Each fall and spring employers travel to the Northwest campus to interview candidates for all types of positions -- full time, part-time, and internships. They are looking for you! Current students and registered alumni gain access to interview schedules completing the registration process in our Hire A Bearcat database.

Placement Surveys

The Career Services office collects and publishes data about the success of each Northwest graduating class. For example, we know the percentage of our undergraduate and graduate level students that are either employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation! We have detailed information that can be helpful to current and prospective students as well as to employers and faculty members about job titles, employer sites and locations, salary ranges, as well as the graduate programs that are chosen by Northwest students. Contact us for detailed information. Click here for a summary of the most recent academic year report.

Presentations

Career Services offers professional presentations on a variety of career related topics for freshmen through graduate student level students. The message can be customized to fit your specific audience, delivered with time for "Q and A". Call 660.562.1250 or e-mail us for more information. We suggest that you schedule early for the best availability.

Registration

The advantages of registering in our Hire A Bearcat database system include:

the ability to sign up for on campus interviews;
full access to job and internship vacancy information 24/7;
the opportunity to have your resume forwarded to employers (resume referral); and
online career resources.

This is a free service to Northwest students and alumni. For complete step by step instructions click here.

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance

Career Services staff members are available to critique your resume and cover letter. Drop by Career Services in the Administration Building (Room 130) with your draft and make an appointment or visit our office during Walk in Hours on Wednesdays between 2 and 5 p.m.

Resume Referrals

Students and alumni that have completed the registration process may have their resume forwarded to an employer. Employers contact Career Services looking for qualified candidates throughout the year. We query Hire A Bearcat for registered candidates that match the employer's needs and forward the resumes of those candidates to the employer immediately. This is a free service to both the candidates and the employers!

Walk In Hours

Our staff is available to assist you on Wednesday afternoons from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. without appointment on a first come, first serve basis. We are located in the Administration Building, Room 130.

What Can I Do With This Major?

This convenient web site helps you connect majors with potential careers. For each major that interests you, you will find a list of common career areas, typical employer types, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities in that field. Choose "Links" in the far right hand column to find related web sites with more information about your area of interest and related careers.

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