UMKC Career Services: March 2012

National Equal Pay Day Table

UMKC Women’s Center and Career Services Present:

National Equal Pay Day Table
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: UMKC Royall Hall
800 E. 52^nd Street
Kansas City, MO

This information table will raise your awareness to the pay inequities women still face today. 4/17/2012 symbolizes how far into 2012 women must work to earn what men earned in 2011.

About Equal Pay Day:

Equal Pay Day was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996 as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men's and women's wages.

Since Census statistics showing the latest wage figures will not be available until late August or September, NCPE leadership decided years ago to select a Tuesday in April as Equal Pay Day. (Tuesday was selected to represent how far into the work week women must work to earn what men earned the previous week.) The date also is selected to avoid religious holidays and other significant events.

Because women earn less, on average, than men, they must work longer for the same amount of pay. The wage gap is even greater for most women of color.¹

Stop by our table to learn helpful negotiating skills, ways to improve your resume and cover letter, how to ace an interview, or to just learn interesting facts about women and minorities in the workforce.

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What Does a Successful Internship Program Look Like?

Guest blog from Jennifer King, HR Analyst with Software Advice.

Jennifer King, HR Analyst for the web site Software Advice, sat down with Andrew Maguire, CEO of InternMatch, and Larry Smith, Founder and Editor of SMITH Magazine, to discuss strategies for developing a successful internship program, including how students and employers can benefit from an internship along with common challenges for internship seekers and employers. Read her blog post and watch the video on her HR blog.

HACU National Internship Program

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) is currently accepting applications for its 2012 internship sessions. On the eve of its 20th anniversary, the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) has provided more than 9,500 paid internships to students who have gained experience at federal agencies and private corporations nationwide.

HNIP matches students' interests, educational background and experience to federal and corporate internship opportunities. The program provides interns with paid round-trip air fare, assistance with housing arrangements, emergency medical insurance, a weekly stipened, a comprehensive intern orientation in Washington, D.C., and a range of professional development, social and cultural activities. Take advantage of the HNIP opportunities and other HACU collegiate programs.

Students can apply online at www.hacu.net and get additonal information.

The 2011-12 program dates and application deadlines are as follows:

Spring 2012
January 12-April 28
Application Deadline: November 18, 2011

Summer 2012
June 1 - August 11 (Regular dates)
June 18 - August 25 (For students that attend institutions on a quarter calendar).
Early Deadline: September 28, 2011
Regular Deadline: March 30, 2012

Fall 2012
August 23 - December 8
Application Opens: March 1, 2012
Application Deadline: June 15, 2012

Pay:
Compensation for federal interns is determined by academic level at the time of application, Pay is based on 40 hours per week:
Sophomore/Junior $470
Senior $500
Graduate $570

2012 Young Professionals Kansas Summit - April 5, 2012 in Topeka, KS

Professionals of all ages throughout the state are encouraged to attend, regardless of whether or not the individual is affiliated with a Young Professionals Organization. Attendees will have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, network and discover ways to get involved in their communities. Past YP Kansas Summits have drawn more than 250 attendees and many more are expected in 2012 making this a great opportunity for sponsors to get in front of some of the strongest midwest professionals. In addition to our attendees, our sponsors will be exposed to many more thousands of people through Fast Forward and the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce summit marketing and all of our related social media. Register right away to get the early bird discount.

More information - http://www.ypkansas.com/

Microsoft Retail Store Opportunities

We are excited to announce that a Microsoft Retail Store will be opening in the greater Overland Park, Kansas area! We would like to inform you of an opportunity you have to join Microsoft’s energetic and dedicated team. Microsoft is committed to educate, excite, and empower their customers through the buying experience. They are dedicated to giving back to the community that they belong to and help put a personal face to the brand.

We would like to invite you to visit the website http://Microsoft.talentrecruiting.com to submit your application. There are a number of positions available (both full time and part time) that Microsoft is aggressively seeking to fill. Their ideal candidate is one who has an affinity towards providing service to others, spontaneously responds to customers’ needs, and has a passion for technology. There are great advancement and career opportunities within the rapidly expanding Microsoft Retail Store environment.

Apply NOW and open a window to your future!

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Tips on how to land a job from a UMKC Alum

Wondering how to land a job? Get great tips from a UMKC Alum!

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/03/05/3470336/how-i-got-the-job-brittany-dayton.html