Smart Start - Transitions: College to Career

WHERE DO I GO FOR CAREER ADVICE?
WHERE DO I GO FOR HELP IN DECIDING WHICH MAJOR TO TAKE?
WHERE DO I GO TO FIND A CAMPUS JOB?
HOW CAN I FIND OUT INFORMATION ABOUT JOB FAIRS ON CAMPUS?
WHERE DO I GO TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNSHIPS?

Quick Links:

Career Services Center - http://career.kent.edu
Academic Advising - STARTSMART: Advising

Career Services Center
261 Michael Schwartz Center
330-672-2360
Make an appointment for Career Counseling, or...
Drop-in Career Counseling: Monday– Friday 11:00am-12:30PM and 2:00pm-4:00pm

Your Academic and/or Faculty Adviser can also be a source of information to you about careers and majors you may be interested in.

Career Counselors:

Not sure what career is right for you? Feeling like you want to talk to someone about different major and career options? Career Counselors are available by appointment and for drop-in counseling to assist you with your career/major selection, resume critiques and mock interviews. They are happy to assist you with using and familiarizing yourself with the Career Resource Library located in the Career Services Center and with the variety of on-line career resources provided on the Career Services Center website. http://career.kent.edu

You may also choose to visit “Student Career Path” when you log into FlashLine. You can ask the Career Guru for advice as well as discover valuable links and information. http://www.kent.edu

Mock Interviews and Resume Critiques:

The Career Services Center main page offers several on-line resources to assist you with preparing for job/internship searches, writing resumes, writing cover letters and interviews. Look for “Career & Job Preparation”. http://career.kent.edu

Perfect Interview is a service available through the Career Services Center webpage that allows you to experience a virtually simulated interview to enhance your skills. http://career.kent.edu/home/RIM/i_GuidelinesNav.cfm

Campus jobs, Full-time jobs, and Internships:

Experience Job Board allows you to find internships and student/full-time jobs. You can use this site to sign up for on-campus interviews. http://flashforward.erecruiting.com/er/security/login.jsp

CampusWorks is the website that allows you to accept job offers for on-campus student employment. https://integration.kent.edu/campusworks%2Dbanner/

Major Choice and Self Assessments:

The Career Services Center main page offers several on-line resources to assist you with choosing a major and a career. Look for “Confused About Your Major or Career? Try…” http://career.kent.edu

Career Events, Teacher Interview Days, Job and Internship Fairs:

Visit the Career Services Center main page to view the “Calendar of Events” to find Fall/Spring job and internship fairs and teacher interview days. http://career.kent.edu