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Crafting Careers Through Student Jobs


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Career Exploration and Development
261 Schwartz Center
330-672-2360
www.kent.edu/career

Through your student job, you are building valuable skills employers seek and enviable work experience for your resume!

A recent survey of KSU student employees proved the benefits of student employment below.

Top skills students say they build on the job

1) Verbal communication skills
2) Interpersonal skills/building relationships
3) Problem solving/conflict resolution skills
4) Time management (prompt, dependable, etc.)
5) Flexibility/adaptability

Are you ready to craft your career?

While selecting a major and gaining experience is essential, have you decided FIRST on your career goal?

Review the list below to gauge your progress and make sure you are taking the necessary steps to reach your goals!

While selecting a major and gaining experience is essential, have you decided FIRST on your career goal?

Review the list below to gauge your progress and make sure you are taking the necessary steps to reach your goals!

  • I can describe my interests, abilities, and personal values that are important as I make career decisions.
  • I have declared a major that matches my career interests.
  • I have talked to a professional in my chosen career field.
  • I have written a resume, asked an expert for feedback, and secured professional references.
  • I have participated in an internship, part-time job, extracurricular and volunteer activities related to my career.
  • I have prepared for job interviews and can answer the question 鈥淲hy should I hire you?鈥
  • I know how to network and have created an online presence through LinkedIn.
  • I know where to search for jobs targeted at organizations and employers in my field of interest.
  • I have taken advantage of the Career Exploration and Development resources (job/internship fairs and ).

If any items remain unchecked, visit Career Exploration and Development for assistance!