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Career Services for Employers

The University of Akron's networking and job board

The University of Akron Career services resources

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

The University of Akron Career services resources

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