Spring Career Calendar

Resume Clinics
Wednesday, January 23, 9:30am-12:00pm
Thursday, January 24, 2:00-5:00pm
Wackerle Center, first floor Poling Hall
Need help writing a resume for the Residence Life applications?  The Wackerle Center can help!  We will be holding resume clinics for Residence Life applicants on these dates/times.  Bring a draft of a resume with you.  You are welcome to use Optimal Resume to help get you started.  https://monmouthcollege.optimalresume.com.
 
CareerFest
Friday, February 1
10:00am-3:00pm
North Central College, Naperville, IL
Network with over 50 companies in ONE location.  Employers recruiting for internships and full time career positions.  sponsored by the Wackerle Center as part of the Illinois Small College Placement Association (ISCPA).  Register with the Wackerle Center.  $10 before January 26 or $20 at the door.  For students and alumni of ISCPA schools only.  Transportation provided.
 
WIU Spring Career Fair
Tuesday, February 5
10:00am-2:00pm
Western Illinois University Grand Ballroom
Macomb, IL
http://www.student.services.wiu.edu/careers/fair/

GRE Prep Program
Tuesday, February 5
7:00-9:00pm
Hewes Library, Barnes Electronic Classroom
 
Monmouth College Summer Camp Employment Fair
Wednesday, February 6
4:00-6:30pm
Stockdale Lobby
Are you interested in working at a camp this summer?  Stop by to visit with the camp representatives and to get more information.
  
Epic Information Table
Thursday, February 7
11:00am-1:00pm
Stockdale Lobby
Meet with company representatives and learn about employment opportunities.  Epic makes software for mid-size and large medical groups, hospitals and integrated healthcare organizations - working with customers that include community hospitals, academic facilities, children's organizations, safety net providers and multi-hospital systems.  Their integrated software spans clinical, access and revenue functions and extends into the home.
 
Mini-Mocktail Party at McMike
(for residents of McMichael Hall)
Tuesday, February 12
7:00pm
McMichael Hall
Enjoy delicious food and beverages while you learn how to conduct yourself with poise, handle tricky foods, propose a toast, balance your plate and glass while shaking hands and have fun but remain professional.

Monmouth College Admissions Open House
Monday, February 18

GRE Prep Program
Wednesday, February 20
7:00pm-9:00pm
Hewes Library, Barnes Electronic Classroom
 
St. Ambrose University MBA Graduate Program Information Table
Thursday, February 21
11:00am-1:00pm
Stockdale Lobby
 
Off-Campus Study International Dinner
Thursday, February 21
4:00pm-7:00pm
Stockdale Main Dining Room
Learn about off-campus study opportunities while dining on international cuisine.

Scots Connection College to Career Conference: Building Your Professional Network
Saturday, February 23
11:00am-4:00pm
Stockdale Center, Highlander Room
 
Moot Court
Sunday, February 24
10:00am-1:00pm
Poling Hall, Morgan Room
 
Resume Clinic for Pi Phi
Wednesday, February 27
7:00pm-7:30pm
Barnes Electronic Classroom

Odyssey of a Liberal Arts Graduate
Karen Bush Watts '65, Alumni Distinguished Visitor
Thursday, February 28
5:00pm
Poling Hall, Morgan Room
 
What's My Type?  MBTI for Fullton Hall Residents
Monday, March 4
6:00pm
Fulton Hall
Group activities that help students understand the differences and similarities between personality types.  Discussion will focus on using this knowledge during conflict and how it can impact group dynamics.
Resume Clinic for Bowers, Peterson and North Halls
Wednesday, March 6
7:00pm-8:30pm
Bowers Hall
 
Student Teacher Seminar
(for on-campus student teachers)
Monday, March 18
7:00-8:30pm
Wallace Hall 207
 
Whiteman Lecture - Hiro Fujita '92
Quality Electro Dynamics
Wednesday, March 20
 
Tom Davis '62, Alumni Distiguished Visitor
March 27-28
 
Networking Event of the Year!
Thursday, April 11
5:30-7:30pm
Boone House
 
Mock Interviews for Student Teachers
(for on-campus student teachers)
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 16 & 17
4:00-7:00pm by appointment
Wackerle Career and Leadership Center
Practice your interview skills with a local educational administrator.  You will be "interviewed" like a true candidate and then receive feedback and advice.
 
Senior Salute
Tuesday, April 30
12:00-5:00pm
Stockdale Center, Highlander Room
 
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS AND JOB FAIRS 
 
Illinois Wesleyan Spring Teacher Recruitment Day
Wednesday, January 23
12:00 noon-4:30pm
IWU Memorial Center, Main Lounge, 104 E University St., Bloomington, IL 61701
Make early connections with school districts in advanc of the larger teacher fairs:
Arlington Heights SD 25, Bloomington Public School Dist 87, Geneseo CUSD 228, Leydon CHSD 212, Lyons Township HS Dist 204, McLean County Dist 5, Niles Township HSD 219, Oak Park/River Forest HSD 200, Springfield SD 186, Township HSD 211.
Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume.

CareerFest
Friday, February 1
10:00am-3:00pm
North Central College, Naperville, IL
Network with over 50 companies in ONE location.  Employers recruiting for internships and full time career positions.  sponsored by the Wackerle Center as part of the Illinois Small College Placement Association (ISCPA).  Register with the Wackerle Center.  $10 before January 26 or $20 at the door.  For students and alumni of ISCPA schools only.

UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair XXXVII
February 1-3
University of Northern Iowa
Teach overseas.  Advance registration required. 

WIU Spring Career Fair
Tuesday, February 5
10:00am
University Union Grand Ballroom
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
 
Graduate Programs Open House
North Central College, Smith Hall
Naperville, IL
Monday, February 18
6:00pm
RSVP to www.NorthCentralCollege.edu/rsvp

Columbia Theological Seminary Weekend
February 22-24
Decatur, GA
ctsnet.edu/PS/SeminaryWeekend.aspx
1-877-548-2817

Noble Teacher Recruitment Fair 2013
Saturday, February 23
9:00am-1:00pm
Rauner College Prep, Chicago, IL
email careers@noblenetwork.org
The Noble Network: Chicago's highest performing open enrollment high schools.

Teacher Job Fair CANCELLED
Tuesday, March 5
2:00-5:00pm
iWireless Center
1201 River Drive
Moline, IL  61265
This event will be an opportunity to talk to school district representatives from Illinois and Iowa at no charge.  Bring copies of your resume.  Licensure information for Iowa/Illinois will be available.
Register online at www.aea9.k12.ia.us.  Click on Programs and Services on the left of the page; Click Teacher Job Fair Registration.  Questions?  Contact Dawn Meier, Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency, 563-344-6411, dmeier@aea9.k12.ia.us.
 
12th Annual Lake County Education Job Fair
Saturday, March 9
8:00am-noon
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire, IL
Pre-registration available at www.d70schools.org/jobfair/
 
Watch for updates to the Career Calendar as more events are scheduled.
 
 
Wackerle Career and Leadership Center
Poling Hall, first floor
700 East Broadway Ave.
Monmouth, IL 61462
309-457-2115
wackerle@monmouthcollege.edu

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(except Monmouth College Holidays)