Career Center

The University of Akron Career Center

The Career Center is your convenient one-stop shop for everything related to careers — including internships/co-ops, jobs on campus, career planning, interview prep and career readiness.

We can help you at any point during your academic career. The earlier you start, the better. And we offer comprehensive lifelong support for UA graduates as well. Take advantage of our expertise!

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RooLink

  • Use RooLink to:
    • review employer profiles
    • search and apply for job openings
    • Connect with over 4,000 employers
    • access information about Career Center events

Student RooLink Login

Graduate Students Needed for Assistantship

The Career Center is hiring two (2) new Graduate Assistants for summer or fall 2013!
Deadline to apply is 4:59 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013.
For details and application.

Peer Advisor Needed for Fall - Apply Now!

Peer Advisors help students with career exploration and job searches by answering questions, advising students on general career topics, and teaching students how to use Career Center resources.  Deadline to apply is by Friday, March 29 at 4:30 PM.


News

State provides nearly $1M to UA to increase number of student internships and co-ops

Another 250 new co-op and internship opportunities will be created, with the College of Engineering's stellar program serving as the model.

Can't miss career events

The UA Career Center is excited to announce a brand new "Non-Profit Scholarship" opportunity for over 20 Summer & Fall 2013 Internships with area non-profit organizations!

To apply, currently enrolled UA students have four easy steps:

1. Get your resume critiqued by the Career Center, if you have not done so yet this semester. Simply call 330.972.7747 to make an appointment. We're open all summer: M-F, 8am-4:30pm.

2. Update or complete your RooLink profile

3. Upload your critiqued resume to your RooLink account.

4. Search "NPS" (Non-Profit Scholarships) or your major in RooLink and apply for positions for which you qualify through RooLink.

Students selected as summer & fall interns by the participating non-profit orgs. will receive a $1000 scholarship!

Hope you all have a fantastic summer!

ALL-CAMPUS CAREER FAIR

SAVE THE DATE - The Fall 2013 All-Campus Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will be held at InfoCision Stadium.  Details are forthcoming.

Organizations
that participated in the Spring 2013 All-Campus Fair on February 21, 2013.

Review Spring 2013 Career Fair Booklet


Past events

Review the Employer Information Booklet from the Fall 2012 Fair.

The Career Center extends a special thank you to our Employer Partners for the 
Spring 2013 UA All-Campus Career Fair.

Enterprise logo Swagelok logo
Goodyear logo TEKsystems logo
MRI logo TQL Logo
Panther logo TTI Floor Care logo
SGS Logo Verizon logo
Sterling Jewelers logo