McKendree University Career Services

Hey Bearcats, do you remember your first post-college interview? Whether you were nervous or excited, we hope you felt prepared by your McKendree experience. 🧑‍🏫🧑‍🎓

If you just graduated and need a little extra encouragement, check out our latest blog post with 5 easy tips on how to confidently approach your first interviews after graduation: https://www.mckendree.edu/offices/marketing/blog/first-interview-after-college-tips.php

And don't forget, McKendree’s Career Services offers in-person and online assistance with career planning, graduate school, interviewing, job searching, and more for both current students and alumni!

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is hosting an information session on May 2 at the Four Points Sheraton Conference Center in Fairview Heights from 4-8pm. This would be a great opportunity to learn more about Contract Specialist jobs and internship opportunities with DISA!

Interested in Public Accounting? Consider applying for Scheffel Boyle's Sneak Peak Day in June 2024!

⭐Day 1:
-What to expect your 1st year in Public Accounting
-Tax & Audit
-LinkedIn Creation and Tips
-Resume Dos & Don’ts
-Fun/Networking: Bowling

⭐Day 2:

-Pre-scheduled mock interview with real time feedback
-Could lead to opportunity in future!

⭐We are excited to offer this event to McKendree students. The invitation has as QR code and an email was sent with the link for students to apply! The deadline to submit an application is May 3rd, 2024.

All McKendree international students are invited to learn about career strategies from our guest speaker with UnYeong Carer Coaching! Join us on Sunday, March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Piper 222!

We look forward to seeing you this Valentine's Day at the Career Fair! Students will have the opportunity to network with almost 90 employers at this Fair!

Make a date with your future at the McKendree Career Fair on Valentine's Day while you network with almost 90 companies and school districts! Scan the QR code for employer information. We will see you at the Fair!

IL Department of Human Services Information Table
Friday, January 26 - 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Piper, next to Admissions
*Stop by to learn more about career opportunities! Contact McKendree Career Services with questions.

We are a partner university for the IT Career Fair at SIUE! Join us there on Tuesday, October 3! Contact McKendree Career Services for more information.

Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be hosting an Information Table to inform about their job opportunities on Tuesday, March 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the hall next to Admissions. They will see you there!

We hope to see many McKendree students at this valuable event! Are you an employer who would like to volunteer for this event to network with students and conduct mock interviews? I would love to hear from you! Please reach out to me at [email protected].

McKendree's student newspaper, McKendree Review, featured our Career Fair in their latest article!

McKendree's Record-Setting Career Fair - The McKendree Review Read about the record-setting number of organizations at this year's career fair!

We look forward to seeing many of our students and alumni tomorrow at McKendree's Career Fair! View the 75 employers at https://mckendree.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/37504/student_preview?token=0nGIH_eWIpN0DXQ3DkGgLCu54C-6jcgizbS3UMg-Q9sGm_TpmJQczQ

Bogey is ready for McKendree's Career/Job Fair on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in The Hett! Contact Career Services at [email protected] for assistance with your resume! We can also discuss how to prepare for the Fair and schedule a time for you to visit Bogey's Career Closet!

We hope to see many of you at the Career/Job Fair on February 15!

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Information Session
Monday, April 11 at Noon
Piper 220

Come learn about how YOU can become a DIA officer

McKendree students, don't forget to register for the Professional Etiquette Seminar! The registration deadline is TOMORROW (Tuesday, March 29) to [email protected]. Participants will enjoy a four-course meal while learning from a guest speaker who specializes in this area!

McKendree students, we hope to see you at our upcoming Professional Etiquette Seminar on Tuesday, April 5! You will enjoy a four-course meal while learning about networking and professional etiquette. Please RSVP to [email protected].

We will see you at the Career Fair tomorrow!

The Gateway Career Services Association is sponsoring the Undergraduate Scholarship Program this year for member schools. The winner will receive $750! Please view full application information and materials at http://gatewaycareerservices.weebly.com/grant--scholarship-program.html. The application deadline is April 1, 2022. Good luck!

GRANT & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Gateway Career Services Association is proud to offer a scholarship opportunity to undergraduate students of GCSA member schools. ​ ​ This scholarship is the direct result of efforts made...

We hope to see you at the McKendree University Career Fair! University Communications and Marketing will also be there to take your head shot for your LinkedIn page! Please contact our office for assistance with your resume and to learn more about what to expect at a Career/Job Fair.

Interested in getting into the banking industry? The Community Bank of Trenton seeks a FT Loan Support Specialist (Handshake Job ID #5612428) and Universal Banker (Handshake Job ID #5595325) in Trenton, IL. You can view more details and apply on our Handshake online job system!

Join the State Department's Diplomat in Residence on Wednesday, October 27th via Zoom. Job opportunities for students as well as Foreign Service employment opportunities will be discussed. Please email [email protected] for Zoom link.

A local employer is hiring for a PT position!

Career Services and the School of Business are excited to announce the grand opening of Bogey's Career Closet on October 1st in Clark Hall 115! This program was created so that currently enrolled McKendree University students in need of professional attire for interviews, networking events, job fairs, and other professional events have access to free clothing.

Do you or others you know have professional attire to donate for the Closet? We have received a lot of donations over the past several months, but will need additional attire on an ongoing basis. We currently have the highest need for women's suits and blouses. Donations can be dropped off at Career Services in Clark Hall 104 during business hours. Please view our Donation Guidelines at https://www.mckendree.edu/offices/career-services/parent-resources/bogeys-closet.php

Don't forget to enter the naming contest for the new Career Closet, coming this fall 2021 to Clark Hall!

Would you like to win a $50 Amazon gift card by coming up with the name for our new McKendree University Career Closet? Career Services and the School of Business are excited to announce that we are co-sponsoring this Closet for our students in need of professional interviewing attire.

We need YOUR assistance in coming up with a great name for the Closet! Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are all eligible to participate, and you win the gift card if your idea becomes our new Career Closet name. Submissions are NOT limited to one name suggestion.

Name submissions must be received no later than midnight on May 1, 2021 on the original post (located on the McKendree University Career Services page) to be eligible for this contest. Good luck!

McKendree students, there is a part-time/temporary virtual Safety Coordinator position available with Ride Illinois! Candidates must be current residents of Illinois, along with having an interest in education, bike education, cycling, or advocacy. Pay is $22 per hour. Please contact Career Services at [email protected] for more details and application information.

Would you like to win a $50 Amazon gift card by coming up with the name for our new McKendree University Career Closet? Career Services and the School of Business are excited to announce that we are co-sponsoring this Closet for our students in need of professional interviewing attire.

We need YOUR assistance in coming up with a great name for the Closet! Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are all eligible to participate, and you win the gift card if your idea becomes our new Career Closet name. Submissions are NOT limited to one name suggestion.

Name submissions must be received no later than midnight on May 1, 2021 on the original post (located on the McKendree University Career Services page) to be eligible for this contest. Good luck!

Understanding the Federal employment process is vital when applying for these positions. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is presenting the Federal Executive Board Campus Series on different dates this April, which includes virtual sessions on navigating the USA Jobs website, resume writing for federal resumes, and interviewing for federal positions.

Please contact Career Services at [email protected] for registration information!