Career Services

Welcome to Career Services at Kent State Tuscarawas

Career Exploration and Development

We envision a college community where students excitedly explore and confidently pursue careers after wisely choosing their majors. In so doing, graduates will master their job search and land a job they love. Get career advice and tips from experts to prepare for your job search!

Meet with a Career Counselor to Plan Your Future

Kent State Tuscarawas is committed to supporting students in all aspects of the career development process.  The Career Services office can assist students with the following:

• Graduate Studies, Major and Career Exploration
• Resume/Cover Letter Development
• Interview Preparation and Practice
• Career Search Assistance and Guidance 
• Job and Internship Opportunities
• Employer Connections
• HANDSHAKE

Contact Sally Fadorsen to discuss YOUR career path.

HANDSHAKE Is our online platform to connect current students and Alumni to find internships and jobs. There are also many virtual events on  HandShake. (https://kent.joinhandshake.com/login)Students and Alumni can experience an opportunity to network with other students using HANDSHAKE across the nation. Read reviews on employers. You can set up personal account here. 

Resources for Getting Started

• CareerOneStop Toolkit: Accessible information on occupational descriptions, education, job outlook, and salary.

Kent State University Career Resources

The FOCUS 2 Assessment:  This assessment helps you take a closer look at your skills, interests, and values. Once you complete the assessment, meet with a career advisor to review your results or review the information below on your own. 

• What can I do with this major? Kent State's guide to help match majors to careers. 
• Explore Kent State University Majors and Degrees 
• Explore Kent State University Majors and Degrees at Tuscarawas 
• Resumes and Letters

Job Search Information

• Tuscarawas Jobs and Internships Board
• OhioMeansJobs: Search engine for jobs in the State of Ohio
• Job Search Strategies

Other Useful Information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Learn about occupations including responsibilities, salaries, education required, and employment outlook
• Career One Stop: Explore careers, salary and benefits, training required, and employment seeker services by state
• O*Net: Quick search tool for Ohio employment data and more
• Interviewing

Talk with faculty, family and professionals

• Find out what a career is really like by speaking to someone in the field.
• Review the informational interviewing questions to ask and the list of possible people in your network to speak with.
• Talk with your professors who have a wealth of knowledge about their career fields. 
• Chat with family members about their work experiences:   
  • How they selected their careers
  • What they find rewarding/challenging
  • What skills they utilize
  • What their long-term goals are