the university of akron career center · 2015-09-30 · ua students and alumni! • 3,800 employers...
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The University of Akron Career Center
A gateway to connect employers with our students
Career Center-StudentsCareer Development
– Major and Career Exploration– Resume and cover letter writing
skills– Interview preparation and mock
interviews
Career Placement– Experiential learning opportunities
such as internships and co-ops– Part-time employment while in
college– Preparation for graduate school– Professional job search strategies
UA Goals and Career Outcomes:Spring 2014 Graduates
Conservative Placement Data Included:Any graduate employed full time in their chosen field, employed full time in a position which requires a degree, or continuing their education (i.e. Graduate School).
Relevant Learning Data Included: Internships, co-ops, practicums, assistantships, student teaching, undergraduate research, field experiences, clinicals, volunteer work related to major, and study abroad.
Career OutcomesBased upon Graduation Survey Response Rate of 99%
Relevant Learning Experience 78%Placement (conservatively placed) 75%Average Starting Salary WITHOUT Relevant Learning $41,629Average Starting Salary WITH Relevant Learning $47,617
UA GoalsRelevant Learning Placement
70% by 2016 √ 75% by 2016 √
75% by 2020 √ 80% by 2020
Employer RelationsCome to Campus !How to get started:1. Employers connect with the Career Center2. Hiring needs and goals are determined and majors are
explored3. Employers are connected with other departments as
needed (Engineering, College of Business)4. Positions are posted on Career Link (online job board).5. Employers are offered ways to come to campus and to
connect with students
Career LinkOnline Job Board
• The Career Center manages an online job board specifically for UA students and alumni!
• 3,800 employers currently use Career Link to recruit UA students and graduates
• Employers post off-campus part-time, internship/co-op and full-time positions
• Employer partners can search student and alumni resumes
Career Center Programming:Employers Welcome !• Career Fairs
– Held every semester with 300+ employers – Networking opportunities as early as freshman year!
• Career Kick Off– Networking opportunity before football game
• Etiquette Dinners – Dining/business etiquette & networking opportunities
Career Center Programming Con’t• Workshops
– Weekly workshops on resume review, interviewing skills and job/internship search
– How to Market Yourself, Successful Networking Techniques, Preparing for Graduate School, Careers by Major
• Employer Panels & Information Sessions– Highlight company and job opportunities– Career panels featuring alumni and
professionals
• On Campus Recruiting– Convenience of interviewing on-campus– 7 Video equipped interview rooms– Employers conducted over 526 OCR
interviews last year
• Employer “Office Hours”– Provide mock interviews for ½ day
Additional Ways to Connect with UA Students
• Recruitment tables in the Student Union
• Flyer Distribution
• Connect with us on Social Media!
• Roo Crew
• Student Organizations
• Internship/Co-op program development
Questions?
www.uakron.edu/career
Student Union, Room 211Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Walk-in Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
Follow us on Twitter! @CareerCenter_UA or #uakroncareer
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