Career Services for Employers
The University of Akron's networking and job board
Post a Job
- To post positions for internships/co-ops, part-time, or full-time opportunities, visit Handshake
- First-time users of Handshake will need to create a company profile
- If you experience technical difficulties please contact Handshake support
Post a Micro-Internship
- To post micro-internship (short-term projects/gigs) opportunities, visit Parker Dewey
- For more information, please see our Employer Toolkit
Virtual Events
Virtual Career Fairs
- Each semester, view and register for the UA Internship & Career Fair, Etiquette Event, and Part-time Job Fairs through Handshake
- Other UA career events are listed on our Handshake events page
Create a Virtual Event that is open to UA students and/or alumni
- Once approved, events will be visible to students and/or alumni
- Events can be hosted on Handshake or any of your platforms such as: WebEx, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.
- Contact: career@uakron.edu
Employer Toolkit Fall 2020
- Employer Toolkit: Review a spectrum of virtual recruiting options to engage with students and alumni to build your brand, fill your talent pipeline, and provide career guidance.
On-Campus Events
Career Fairs
- View and register for the UA Internship & Career Fair, Etiquette Lunch, and Part-time Job Fairs on Handshake
- Other UA career events are listed on our events page
Create an Event
- Use Handshake to create a posting for your hiring event that is open to UA students and/or alumni
- Once approved, events will be visible to students and/or alumni that meet your qualifications
- Events can be at a location of your choosing, pre-scheduled at The University of Akron, or virtual
- Contact: career@uakron.edu
Additional Ways to Come to Campus
"Employer Office Hours" at UA
- Spend a few hours meeting with walk-in students for mock interviews or resume reviews
- Resources are provided
- Contact:
- Career Services, Student Union Room 211, (all majors) contact: career@uakron.edu
- College of Engineering Swagelok Career Center contact: stepha1@uakron.edu
Recruitment Tables
- Reserve recruitment tables in the Student Union, College of Business Administration or the College of Engineering Swagelok Career Center
- Recruiting table reservations are limited to twice per semester
- Contact:
- Career Services, Student Union Room 211, (all majors) contact: career@uakron.edu
- College of Business Administration contact: internships.cba@uakron.edu
- College of Engineering Swagelok Career Center contact: stepha1@uakron.edu
On-Campus Interviews
- Conduct on-campus interviews in Career Services in the Student Union or the College of Business Administration
- Coordinate interview schedules with students and alumni through Handshake
- Contact: career@uakron.edu
Classroom Zip Talks
- Suggest a trending topic for a short talk that you are willing to present in a classroom
- You will be added to our “Employer Speakers List” that we share with faculty
- Contact: career@uakron.edu
Recruitment Flyers
- Flyers will be displayed in Career Services and the College of Business Administration
- Contact: career@uakron.edu
Contact Career Services
Locations:
Student Union, Rm 211
Polsky, Rm 451
Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, Rm 126
College of Business Administration, Rm 260
Phone: 330-972-7747
Email: career@uakron.edu
Career Lab:
Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meet our staff in Career Services