Career Service Office Upcoming Events

CAREER CHATS! Real Conversations, Real Connections, Real IMPACT FA26 (Wednesday, September 2nd 2026, 12:00 pm EDT - Wednesday, December 2nd 2026, 2:00 pm EST)

When: Wednesday, September 2nd 2026, 12:00 pm EDT - Wednesday, December 2nd 2026, 2:00 pm EST

Location: Crawford Hall, Grant Atrium (2nd floor), Kent, Ohio, United States

1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:00 - 2:00 pm! (specific dates: Sep. 2, Sep. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, and Dec. 2)Career Chats are a series of informal, engaging conversations that connect students with employers from a variety of industries. Each career chat features a different employer and a specific career topic to get the conversation started—but the conversation doesn’t have to stay on topic!You can ask about careers, internships, company culture, hiring, industry trends, career paths, or anything else they want to know. Come with questions, come curious, or simply come listen and learn.No pressure. No agenda. Just real conversations, valuable connections, and an opportunity to explore your future.Registration preferred via HandshakeCareer Chat Schedule
9/2/26 Union Home Mortgage - Interviewing Best Practices
9/16/26 Fastenal - First Impressions & Business Etiquette
10/7/26 RSM - Internship / Job Search Strategies & Advice
10/21/26 Sherwin Williams, Exploring Career Options
11/4/26 Maloney & Novotny, Careers in Accounting
11/18/26 Northwestern Mutual, Resume Development & LinkedIn utilization
12/2/26 Enterprise Mobility, Building Your Brand & Networking

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Graduate Program Coffee Chat (Wednesday, September 30th 2026, 9:30 am EDT - Wednesday, December 2nd 2026, 10:30 am EST)

When: Wednesday, September 30th 2026, 9:30 am EDT - Wednesday, December 2nd 2026, 10:30 am EST

Location: Crawford Hall, Brinzo Entrepreneurial Lab 116, Kent, Ohio, United States

Coffee chats will take place every other Wednesday - Sep. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18 & Dec. 2Coffee, connections, career momentum. Meet fellow graduate business students, get to know your career coach, and hear straight from alumni and industry leaders. Grab a cup, join the conversation, and make a connection that could move your career forward.  Come curious, leave connected.

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Graduate Student Career Drop-In (Wednesday, October 7th 2026, 12:00 pm EDT - Wednesday, December 2nd 2026, 2:00 pm EST)

When: Wednesday, October 7th 2026, 12:00 pm EDT - Wednesday, December 2nd 2026, 2:00 pm EST

Location: Crawford Hall, Grant Atrium (2nd floor), Kent, Ohio, United States

1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS FROM 12:00 - 2:00 pm!(specific dates:  Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, and Dec. 2)Career questions? Bring them. Career Coaching Office Hours offers graduate business students quick, practical guidance on résumés, interviews, networking, LinkedIn profiles, offers, and next moves—so you can leave with clear next steps, a sharper plan and more confidence in your professional direction. Registration is not necessary - drop in at your convenience!

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PLS Logistics Campus Information Table (Thursday, November 19th 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST)

When: Thursday, November 19th 2026, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EST

Location: Crawford Hall, Grant Atrium (2nd floor), Kent, Ohio, United States

HIRING: Sales Representatives in Cranberry! Includes a $1,000 Sign-on Bonus! As a Sales Representative at PLS Logistics Services, you will act as an essential resource for your customers, helping ship their freight across the nation, 24/7/365. The inside sales role comes with the passionate support of our company and your co-workers around you.Our ideal candidate
Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
Self-motivated
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic
Persistence
Adaptable and dynamic
High energy
Entrepreneurial spirit

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