Connect with a Career Advisor:

Jody Patterson
- Email: jrpatter@kent.edu
- Phone: 330-672-8370
- Connect on LinkedIn
This page a resource for your career development whether you're just starting out or are years into your journey!
Here's what's you can do with the info here:
These resources are to help you meet your career goals!
By signing up you hear FIRST about networking opportunities, on-campus events, and new internships and jobs.
To get started, update your Handshake profile career interests and select this community.
Use the resources below to get started on finding full-time, part-time, internship, co-op, and volunteer opportunities.
Getting involved in student organizations on campus allows you to build your network, develop valuable skills, and receive hands-on opportunities for personal and professional development. Start exploring the 400+ organizations available and join those that interest you!
Connecting with others in your field is an important part of building your professional network. Professional organizations often have student memberships and provide numerous opportunities for learning, connecting, as well as access to job posting sites.
The career one stop tool kit (link below) is a searchable professional association finder. There are also several links to professional associations within the Hospitality and Tourism community.
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