It happens every year

The Bean in Millennium Park-Chicago

Every summer, we say we can't believe it's already August. A few years ago, Jill made the comment that once the Fourth of July hits, summer is essentially over. I couldn't bear to hear that and told myself it wasn't true. But maybe there is some truth to it. In August, Tina and I were able to attend a regional conference in Chicago for colleges and employers. It gave us a chance to get away and learn about new ideas, best practices and hot topics. It feels like it was already a long time ago and it hasn't even been a month! When we returned, of course we said we couldn't believe school started in mere weeks...then ONE week...then TOMORROW! Even though we always wish we had time to finish one more project before summer break slipped away, we are happy to have more students back on campus. We are excited about our upcoming classroom presentations, our waiting area's new look (check it out!) and our new iPad to use for student satisfaction surveys. We are having a career fair this October and already have seven employers scheduled for fall on-campus recruiting visits. It will be another busy year, and we look forward to working with you! Welcome back!

Who is interviewing at DU this fall?

Is your head spinning with all the on-campus recruiting interviews this fall? Instructions vary, according to employer preferences, so read individual postings carefully. Employers will select candidates they choose to interview and you will be notified regardless of whether you are chosen to interview or not. To see opportunities and application instructions, go to College Central Network and search for the employer name. To interview on campus, you also need to fill out a Formal Policy for our office to have on file (one will be good for the entire academic year). For a handy guide to who is coming when, see below:

See complete details at College Central Network


*When submitting documents to CP&D, email to career@drury.edu.

*Formal Policy can be dropped off, emailed or faxed to us at 873-7808.

Questions? Contact career@drury.edu, call 417-873-7284 or stop by Bay Hall 148. Good luck!

 

What you need to know about interviewing on campus

When you hear of an activity being held “on campus,” it’s usually okay to show up in flip flops and your latest free t-shirt. However, that’s not the case when it comes to on-campus interviews. Just to be clear, “on-campus interviews” are not the same thing as interviewing for a job located on Drury's campus. On-campus interviews (also referred to as “on-campus recruiting”) are when an employer actually visits Drury to interview students for the organization/company’s job openings. It’s really a win-win situation. Employers can interview many students in a day, visit with professors and see our campus.  Students have the convenience of interviewing close to home and avoid traveling to an unfamiliar location. Even though it takes place on campus, it should be treated like any other professional interview. Dress professionally, arrive early and leave your cell phone at home. Send a thank you.  To learn about opportunities, watch your Drury email, “like” Career Planning & Development on Facebook and visit our website. Follow directions from beginning to end. Employers often have different requirements and deadlines vary, so pay attention! Even though Drury’s smaller than many schools, employers often say they come to Drury because they prefer quality over quantity. They get an overall impression of what our students are like after a full day of interviews. Each candidate has the chance to make their best impression individually and for Drury.