Creating your Akron Experience

Career and Academic Preparation

Create your path to a successful, rewarding career! Get that job, go to grad school or meet your other post-graduate goals. Did you know that?

• 60% of paid interns received job offers in 2012
• Experience counts in the hiring process by employers; 73% of employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience.
• Besides a strong GPA, employers look for leadership abilities, initiative, and the ability to communicate.
• Students who practice interviewing do better in the job market.

Create your own Career and Academic Preparation plan.