Events
UPCOMING RECRUITING & NETWORKING EVENTS
Don't hesitate to get in touch with buscareers@kent.edu if you have questions about upcoming events!
Career Drop-in Advising: Ask Us Anything!
Every Wednesday: September 4, 2024 - April 23, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm│ Outside Student Success Center (2nd floor, Rm. 202), Crawford Hall
Crawford College of Business & Entrepreneurship's Career Services Office is hosting career drop-in advising hours where students can “Ask Us ANYTHING”. These career drop-in advising hours are designed for students to drop in and chat with a career services professionals about any topic they wish. ALL CRAWFORD COLLEGE BUSINESS STUDENTS ARE INVITED!!
These career drop-in hours are designed as informal discussions where you can bring your career questions or thoughts and chat with professionals. The goal of our career drop-in “Ask Us ANYTHING” hours is to create a safe & welcoming space where you feel comfortable seeking advice and input on a variety of career development issues. These casual discussions will give you a chance to “ask anything” - chat about what to include on your resume, ask how to make yourself stand out, dish about what to expect in an interview, etc.
Join us every Wednesday from 12:00 2:00 pm outside the Student Success Center on the 2nd floor of Crawford Hall. Registration not necessary. Questions? Please reach out to Michelle Adkins at madkin12@kent.edu.
Graduate Student Workshop Wednesday
Every Wednesday: September 4, 2024 - December 4, 2024 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm│ TBD (Location will vary week to week)
Our Executive in Residence Career professionals will facilitate educational workshops / engaging dialog on a variety of topics related to graduate students within the Crawford College of Business & Entrepreneurship. For more information on these workshops, please email Eric Evans at eevans37@kent.edu.
Meet the Accountants Night Career Fair
September 12, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm│ Kent Student Center (KSC), Rm. 218
This Career Fair is a coordinated effort by the Career Services Office, Department of Accounting, and partnering companies seeking to hire talent for internships and full-time positions. Accounting students searching for positions will have the opportunity to connect and network with companies in attendance. Student registration is encourage but not required.
Ready for Business: Prepping for Career Fairs
September 17, 2024 | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm│ Crawford Hall, Brinzo Entrepreneurial Lab, Rm. 116
Curious about attending a career fair, but not sure what to expect? Join us for a 90-minute preparation session where we will cover career fair basics such as registration and how to engage with employers. We will spend time making sure your resume is career-fair-ready! Please bring your career fair-related questions - we want to give you all the information you need to have a successful career fair experience! Questions? Email us at buscareers@kent.edu. Registration is preferred but not required for attendance.
The Walt Disney Company Info Table
September 18, 2024 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm│ Crawford Hall, Main Entrance (2nd Floor, near Crawford Statue)
Stop by the table to meet your Disney student ambassadors and learn about the Disney College Program!
ACCBE All Business Majors Career Fair
September 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm│ Kent Student Center (KSC), Rm. 218
Ambassador Crawford College students are encouraged to attend this recruiting/networking event! Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with employers for internships or full-time employment. The event is for all Ambassador Crawford College students. The firms and industry partners attending will be recruiting majors who are seeking summer internships, and graduating students who are pursuing full-time employment opportunities. Some employers may also recruit for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 internships and full-time positions.
Finance Networking Event
September 27, 2024 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm│ Kent Student Center (KSC), Schwebel Room (3rd Floor)
Join the Department of Finance faculty and Ambassador Crawford College of Business & Entrepreneurship leadership for a networking reception at The Kent Student Center, Schwebel Room (3rd floor). Business professional dress is required.
Cleveland Cavaliers Info Table
October 2, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm│ Crawford Hall, Main Entrance (2nd Floor, near Crawford Statue)
Stop by the table and connect with representatives from the Cleveland Cavaliers and learn about job and internship opportunities.
Sales & Marketing Career Fair
October 8, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm│ Kent Student Center (KSC), Rm. 218
The Sales and Marketing Fair is a career fair event for students interested in connecting with employers from various industries for sales and marketing-related internships and full-time positions. The Sales and Marketing Fair is co-hosted by the PSE Fraternity, a student organization within the Sales Certificate program in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Ready for Business: What is Networking
October 17, 2024 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm│ Crawford Hall, Brinzo Entrepreneurial Lab, Rm. 116
Networking is essential for having a productive experience at career fairs and securing future opportunities. This workshop covers networking basics and is designed to allow you to practice or develop your existing networking skills in a low-pressure environment. Our employer partners can give you a real-world professional perspective on the importance of networking and tips to build professional connections.
Ready for Business: Networking for Good
October 25, 2024 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm│ Crawford Hall, Rm. 222
Join the Ambassador Crawford College of Business & Entrepreneurship and the office of Community Engaged Learning for an afternoon of networking and community service on Friday, October 25th from 11:30am - 1pm. Location Crawford Hall 222. Networking for Good, part of our Ready for Business event series, is a collaboration between Community Engaged Learning and the ACCBE Career Services Office. This event is designed for students and employer partners to connect, network, and learn about opportunities while working together on projects that will help members of the Kent community.
Come join us - participate in service activities, and connect with employers! Lunch will be served. Questions? Email us at buscareers@kent.edu.
Women in Business Technology Panel
October 29, 2024 | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm│ Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Join us for our panel of experts as we discuss the many career opportunities & pathways for women in the in the business technology field. Bring your questions and be prepared to be engaged in interesting conversations!
Human Resources Expo & Networking
November 5, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm│ Crawford Hall, Rm. 222
Join us for the Human Resources Expo & Networking event, where students majoring, minoring, or pursuing a certificate in human resources or related field of study will have opportunities to explore functional areas within human resources, learn internship &/or job search strategies, and network with human resources professionals and alumni.
Careers in human resources span a variety of occupations including Talent Acquisition & Recruitment, Training & Development, and Compensation & Benefits. This HR Expo & Networking event will begin with an interactive panel of professionals discussing internship/job search strategies & tips, engage students in round table discussions based upon 1) talent acquisition & recruitment, 2) training & development, and 3) compensation & benefits, and conclude with light refreshments and a networking event for students to connect with HR professionals.
Bring a few questions for the panelists and round table facilitators to make sure you learn all YOU want to know about a career in human resources!
This event is held in collaboration with the ѿappStudent Human Resource Association.
Ready for Business: Conducting the Job Search
November 7, 2024 | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm│ Crawford Hall, Brinzo Entrepreneurial Lab, Rm. 116
If you're not sure where to start looking for a job or internship, this workshop is for you! Join Career Services staff on Thursday, November 7th from 2 pm - 3:30 pm to learn more about searching for and applying to jobs/internships. We'll cover tips for getting started with the search, materials you may need to apply, and methods for following up effectively with potential employers. Even if you're not ready to start applying now, it's never too early to get prepared! Summer internships are recruiting now. Make sure you are prepared to apply and learn methods to make your job/internship search as efficient and successful as possible. Questions? Email us at buscareers@kent.edu.
Back by popular demand! Students will travel to company headquarters for a half-day visit. Details and list of trips forthcoming.
Thank you as always for supporting the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship!
Contact Us
Questions? Contact us at 330-672-1185 or email buscareers@kent.edu
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