Events
UPCOMING RECRUITING & NETWORKING EVENTS
We are excited to offer many of our events on-campus, in person this Fall! Whether virtual or in-person, we look forward to having you join us!
Questions? Contact our Career Services team in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business & Entrepreneurship at 330-672-1285 or buscareers@kent.edu
Ask Me Anything (AMA)
August 30 - November 8, occurring the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm│ Business Administration Building (BSA), Outside of #211
The ACCBE Career Services Office, alongside an employer partner, will host an information table where students can drop by to ask questions about anything. We’ll offer some prompts in our advertising, highlight our partner who will be in attendance, and intentionally welcome anyone to stop by to ask us anything! Partners are encouraged to bring snacks and giveaways and will also be able to set up a recruitment information table on the same day if interested. All Ambassador Crawford College students are welcome.
Meet the Accountants Night
Thursday, September 14 │ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm│ Kent Student Center (KSC), Room #218
The Meet the Accountants Night 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.
Ready for Business: Career Fair Prep Workshop
Wednesday, September 20 │ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm│ Business Administration Building (BSA), Room #483
Any students or alumni interested in business analytics, business management, computer information systems, cyber security, computer engineering & technology, computer science, digital media production, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, general business, human resource management, information technology, and other business & technology areas welcome to attend!
This in-person career fair will provide students a chance to learn more about possible career paths, network with employers, and identify future employment opportunities.
Beacon Building Products Info Table
Thursday, September 21 │ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm│BSA, Outside Room #207
All Ambassador Crawford College students are invited to visit the info table with Beacon Building Products on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. Connect with current employees and learn about job opportunities available at their company.
Business & Information Systems Career Fair
Wednesday, September 27 │ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm│ Kent Student Center (KSC), Room #218
Any students or alumni interested in business analytics, business management, computer information systems, cyber security, computer engineering & technology, computer science, digital media production, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, general business, human resource management, information technology, and other business & technology areas welcome to attend!
This in-person career fair will provide students a chance to learn more about possible career paths, network with employers, and identify future employment opportunities.
Sales and Marketing Fair
Tuesday, October 3 │ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm│ Kent Student Center (KSC), Room #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: Job Offers & Negotiations
Thursday, October 12 │ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm│ Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship, BSA #A123
Curious as to what to do once you receive a job offer? How do you evaluate it? What should you negotiate for? Join the Career Services Team to learn all about evaluating job offers and negotiating a hiring package. Bring your questions and join our team of career advisors along with a few employers for an invigorating discussion!
Ready for Business: Networking for Good
Thursday, October 26 │ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm│ Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship, BSA #A123
Networking for Good is a collaboration between Community Engaged Learning and Ambassador Crawford College for students and employer partners to connect and build relationships, explore career options and engage in experiential interviewing conversations, all while working together as part of the national Make A Difference Day initiative. Light refreshments will be served.
Ready for Business: Mock Interviews
Monday, October 30 │ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm│ Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship, BSA #A123
Brush up on your interviewing skills with the Mock Interview event! You will be engaged in an impromptu 15-minute mock interview with an employer partner. The interview will include four interview questions with quick & immediate feedback. Make sure to bring your resume with you!
Ready for Business: Career Fair Prep Workshop
Wednesday, November 8 │ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm │ Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Any students or alumni interested in business analytics, business management, computer information systems, cyber security, computer engineering & technology, computer science, digital media production, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, general business, human resource management, information technology, and other business & technology areas welcome to attend!
This in-person career fair will provide students a chance to learn more about possible career paths, network with employers, and identify future employment opportunities.
Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, November 14 │ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm │ Virtual via Handshake
The Crawford Virtual Career Fair is for students interested in connecting with employers from various industries for business and entrepreneurship-related internships and full-time positions.
Ready for Business: Mindfulness at Work
Thursday, November 30 │ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm│ Brinzo Center for Entrepreneurship, BSA #A123
Learn tips and tricks on how to practice mindfulness at work.
Meet and Greet: Networking + Career Fair
Tuesday, February 13 │ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm │ Kent Student Center (KSC), Room #218
Recruiting/networking event where students will have the chance to discover opportunities for the following:
- spring or summer 2024 FT positions
- summer 2024 internship positions
- early networking for spring 2025 internships
The event is for all Ambassador Crawford College students. The firms and industry partners attending will be recruiting accounting majors who are seeking summer internships and graduating students who are pursuing full-time employment opportunities. Some employers may also recruit for Fall 2024/Spring 2025 internships and full-time positions.
ACCBE Virtual Career Fair - Spring
Tuesday, April 23 │ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm │ Virtual via Handshake
The Ambassador Crawford Virtual Career Fair is for students interested in connecting with employers from various industries for business and entrepreneurship related internships and full time positions.
BUSINESS TREKS
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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