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Summer 2006 Events

Career Fair
July 27 – 29, 2006     11:00 am – 5:00 pm (ends at 4:00 pm on the 29th)
2006 National Urban League Conference
Georgia World Congress Center
Meet recruiters from some of America’s top Fortune 500 companies representing a diverse group of industries, including: Technology; Financial Services; Pharmaceuticals; Energy; Consumer Goods; Retail; Automotive; and Government. Bring your resume and be prepared for on–the–spot interviews. Pre–registration is available online (please click the link above and follow their instructions).

Career Fest 2006
July 25, 2006     11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Atlanta Marriott Northwest
200 Interstate North Parkway
Sponsored by: National Career Fairs
Admission is free; pre-registration is not required, but will allow you to avoid long lines. Business attire is highly recommended; remember to bring plenty of copies of your resume.

Atlanta Summer Career Fair
June 14, 2006     10:00 am – 2:00 pm
KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive
Sponsored by: The Employment Guide
Admission is free, but business attire is required. Job seekers can visit The Employment Guide website (linked above) or call the Job Fair Hotline at 770‑690‑0900 x233 for updated information.

Making It In The City: Atlanta
June 1, 2006     8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sheraton Colony Square Hotel
Day-long career, networking and life skills conference for recent and soon-to-be college graduates. Featured speakers will include leading industry experts in the business, arts and non-profit worlds, in addition to career counselors, HR specialists and community leaders, many of them young success stories. Participants will also have the opportunity to network with the panelists one-on-one by bidding on power lunch tickets and will unwind at a post-conference party held at a local Atlanta hotspot.
Note: Pre-registration is recommended. Registration fee is $100 before March 1 ($125 after March 1); walk–in registration fee is $135. Registration includes full–day event, lunch and post–conference networking party at Shout Midtown.

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Spring 2006 Events

24th Annual Career Expo
May 9, 2006     10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cobb Galleria Centre
Sponsored by: Latin American Association & ajcjobs
The job fair is free and open to the public. Companies will be offering careers in a variety of areas. Most are seeking bilingual professionals and will prefer 4–year degree or equivalent experience.

Extreme College Makeover: Transitioning to the Business World
April 17, 2006     6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Student Center, University Rooms C–E
Sponsored by: The Graduate Student Association and The Career Services Center
All students are welcome to attend this presentation by Professor Nancy Prochaska, Management and Entrepreneurship. Topics include: How to Behave; What to Avoid; Dressing for the Job; First Impressions; and Savvy Subordinate. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be prizes & giveaways. Space is limited, so please call Career Services at 770‑423‑6555 to sign up.

College-to-Career Fair
April 11, 2006     11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cobb Galleria Centre
Sponsored by: Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers (GACE)
Note: Admission is free; you can pre-register through April 7th, or you can register on-site the day of the event (be sure to bring your KSU ID with you). Professional business attire is strongly encouraged; remember to bring plenty of copies of your resume to the fair.

Diversity Job Fair
April 11, 2006     10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Georgia World Congress Center
Candidates must have a minimum of a 4 year degree or equivalent. Employers request that candidates be at least 21 years of age to attend. Companies will be offering careers in a variety of areas. Note: Bring 20 – 30 copies of your resume and dress professionally for possible interview on–site at the Fair.

2006 Mosaic Career Fair
April 7, 2005     8:00 am – 3:00 pm
BellSouth Midtown 2
725 W. Peachtree Street
Sponsored by: The American Advertising Federation and BellSouth
Note: Admission is free but you must register by March 27, 2006.

Non-Profit/Government Career Fair
April 5, 2006     11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Student Center, University Rooms A–B
Open to all majors. Professional business attire is strongly recommended; remember to bring plenty of copies of your resume to the fair.
Employers scheduled to attend

Space Career Fair
April 4, 2006
The Broadmoor Hotel
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Attendance is free, but pre-registration is required.

Teacher of Color Spring Recruitment Fair
April 1, 2006     9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Downtown Decatur Holiday Inn
130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur
Sponsored by: Young Horizons Online
This forum is free and open to all interested candidates. Certification is not required. Interested candidates must pre-register by sending resumes, via email only. Resumes will be forwarded to schools for review. Please bring copies of resume to the Forum.

Career Conversations with Non–Profit & Government Employers
March 30, 2006     12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Burruss Building Room 108
Learn about career opportunities with government agencies and non–profit organizations. Representatives from Opportunity Knocks, Fulton County Human Services, Cobb County DFACS and CHRIS Kids will be there to answer your questions.

Women For Hire Career Expo
March 23, 2006     10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cobb Galleria Centre
Admission is free and you may register on-site. Business attire is required, and you must have copies of your resume with you to be admitted. Prior to the career expo, there will be a special early morning seminar and networking session. Attendees receive priority admittance to the career expo immediately following, morning refreshments, and a free resume scan distributed to employers. There is a $25 fee for the early morning seminar and you must register in advance; space is limited.

Atlanta Spring Diversity Job Fair
March 22, 2006     10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. NE
Admission is free, but business attire is required. Job seekers can call the Job Fair Hotline at 770‑690‑0900 x233 for updated information.

Spring Career Fair
February 21, 2006, Noon – 4:00 pm
Student Center, University Rooms A–E
Employers scheduled to attend

Sales Career Forum
February 21, 2006     9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Embassy Suites Hotel — Perimeter Center
1030 Crown Pointe Parkway
Sponsored by: Integrated Recruiting Consultants
Note: No pre-registration is required. Please bring at least 15 copies of your resume; professional business attire is required.

Teacher Career Fair
February 16, 2006    10:00 am – 2:00 pm
KSU Center, 3333 Busbee Drive
School Systems scheduled to attend

Diversity Career Expo
February 16, 2006     10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Morehouse College — Archer Hall
Sponsored by: Morehouse College National Alumni Association
This event is open to students and alumni from Morehouse College, as well as all students and alumni in Atlanta, including Kennesaw State University. Employers will be recruiting for interns, entry-level positions and experienced professionals in corporate sales, information technology, customer service, pharmaceutical sales, network operations and project management.

SunTrust Job Fair
January 19, 2006     4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
SunTrust Barret Parkway Branch
1184 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
Note: SunTrust has openings for Tellers and Financial Service Representatives (full-time and part-time opportunities) for their Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Canton, Acworth and Woodstock locations. Teller applicants please visit www.suntrustjobs.com in advance to complete a pre-screen assessment for an on-the-spot interview. Bring your resume, enthusiasm and professional appearance and speak with a SunTrust Team member.

Careers 2006
January 16, 2006
Sponsored by: Career Conferences of America, Inc.
Note: This event is by invitation only; there is no charge to apply or to attend. Application deadline is January 13, 2006.

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Fall 2005 Events

Women For Hire Career Expo
November 10, 2005     10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cobb Galleria Centre
Note: Admission is free for college and professional women. No pre-registration is required; however, business attire is required and you must have copies of your resume with you in order to be admitted.

Majors Fair
October 21, 2005     10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Student Center, University Rooms A–E
Sponsored by: The Career Services Center and The CAPS Center
The Majors Fair will give you an opportunity to visit with representatives from each of the academic departments to learn more about potential majors and related career opportunities.

NYC Department of Education
October 20-21, 2005     4:00 pm
Perimeter Center Hotel, 111 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta
Sponsored by: NYC Department of Education and Teachers Support Network
Teachers Support Network (TSN) is working with the NYC Department of Education in filling thousands of open teaching positions in the 'high-need' subject areas of Math, Science, ESL, Spanish, Students with Disabilities and Bilingual Subjects. Please note that only candidates who are already certified (or are in process/graduating) are eligible to interview. To schedule an interview, you must call (1‑877‑DoTeach, 1‑609‑921‑6091) or email in advance.

Federal Career Fair
October 19, 2005     10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Georgia State University Student Center Ballroom
Sponsored by: Georgia Association of Colleges & Employers (GACE)
Special Guest: Congressman John R. Lewis

InRoads Information Session
October 18, 2005     12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Student Center, Leadership Room
Get an early start to a successful career. Learn about internships with GE, IBM, Lockheed Martin, The Coca–Cola Company — and many others!
You must be a permanent resident or U.S. citizen, and you must complete the application and bring a transcript (does not need to be official) to the presentation.

Georgia Merit Testing for State Jobs
October 14, 2005     10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Burruss Building Room 108
Recruiters from The Georgia Merit System will be on-campus to conduct tests for several State positions. Call Career Services (770‑423‑6555) to sign up for testing or for more information; deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 12th.

Career Conversations with the CIA
October 11, 2005     12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Student Center, University Room A
Learn about exciting career opportunities with the CIA. All majors are welcome.

Georgia-Pacific Information Session
October 5, 2005     11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Clendenin Building Room 1009

Fall Career Fair
September 21, 2005     Noon – 4:00 pm
Student Center, University Rooms A–E
Sponsored by: The Career Services Center
Companies Scheduled to Attend

Graduate Career Enrichment Diversity Conference
September 20, 2005  
     Collegiate: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
     Post-Graduate: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mariott Marquis Hotel
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Sponsored by: CFS Affinity Services and MediaProductions TwentyFirst, Inc.

Dining Etiquette
September 19, 2005     12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Student Center, University Rooms C–E
Sponsored by: The Career Services Center
Note: There is a $5 registration fee and you must register in advance. Contact Career Services for more information and to register.

How to Work a Career Fair
Two sessions to choose from:
     September 19, 2005     6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
     September 20, 2005   12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Student Center, Dining Addition I, II and III
Sponsored by: The Career Services Center

Interview Skills Workshop
Two sessions to choose from:
     September 13, 2005   12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  
          Student Center, University Room A
     September 14, 2005     6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
          Student Center, Dining Addition I, II and III
Sponsored by: The Career Services Center

Resume Writing Workshop
Two sessions to choose from:
     September 7, 2005   12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
     September 8, 2005     6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Student Center, Dining Addition I, II and III
Sponsored by: The Career Services Center

Sales Career Forum
August 23, 2005     9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Embassy Suites Hotel — Perimeter Center
1030 Crown Pointe Parkway
Sponsored by: Integrated Recruiting Consultants
Note: No pre-registration is required. Please bring at least 15 copies of your resume; professional business attire is required.

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Events from 2004–2005 Academic Year