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│ Crawford Hall Atrium (2nd floor, near staircase)
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.
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 91ֿ Student Human Resource Association.
American Solutions for Business Info Table
November 7, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm│ Crawford Hall Atrium (2nd Floor, near staircase)
Stop by the table and connect with representatives from American Solutions for Business and learn about job and internship opportunities. Open to all Crawford College students!
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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