All are trained in current trends in career planning and development. Career Services provides a variety of programs and services in the area of career and life planning. Professional staff can assist students in career exploration and effective career decision-making. The Career Services Center offers ED 160, Career and Life Planning, in the fall and winter semesters for two credit hours. Career planning services include choosing an academic major, assessment of interests and values, goal clarification, and enhancing skills such as resume writing, interviewing and conducting a job search.
Students have access to a library of current reference materials related to career planning.
Students may schedule individual appointments with career counselors for purposes of career assessment. To enhance placement of UMKC students and graduates, Career Services maintains on-campus recruitment programs, sponsors job fairs and career days, and develops and maintains contact with local, national and international employers. Students can find part-time jobs, internships and cooperative education programs to supplement their income as well as gain work experience while in school. For School of Education, School of Biological Sciences, Conservatory of Music and other interested professional students, this includes helping graduates establish an educational placement file, hosting placement days, on-campus recruiting by the school districts and all other services pertaining to job search in the field of education. All students preparing for graduation can be a part of the employment database and on-campus recruiting program.