Events from 2009–2010
Academic Year
Fall 2009 Events
2009 GSCPA College2Career Conference
September 25, 2009 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Georgia International Convention Center
Presented by: Georgia Society of CPAs
This Conference is intended to provide the best of both worlds for students: access to
employers in a wide range of industries (including public accounting, consulting, financial services,
distribution, and manufacturing) through the career fair, and workshops to provide students with
valuable information on career path options, CPA exam preparation, salary and employment data, and
employer expectations. Open to college students working towards degrees in accounting or finance, or
recent graduates with accounting or finance degrees who are seeking full–time, part–time
or internship positions. The registration fee is $10 for student members, $35 for student
non–members. For more information and to register, please visit the College2Career Conference
website.
Fall Career Fair
September 24, 2009 Noon – 4:00 pm
Convocation Center
Presented by: The Career Services Center
Professional attire is required; be sure to bring plenty of copies of your resume.
Prepare for the fair by reviewing the list of companies scheduled to attend; know who you want to see and
have questions ready.
Open to all majors! On–site registration is required; please bring your KSU ID card,
driver’s license, or other photo ID.
Trainee Job Fair
September 19, 2009 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Turner Field
Presented by: The Atlanta Braves
Are you ready to begin your career in sports? Join the Atlanta Braves for their 2009 Trainee
Fair, and have the opportunity to meet with decision makers for hiring. The Atlanta Braves Trainee Program
is designed for recent college graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in professional sports,
and is open to any qualified applicant who has a college degree and a GPA of at least a 3.0 at graduation.
Tickets are $10 each, and include one upper box ticket to the Atlanta Braves v. Philadelphia Phillies game at 7:10 pm
and access to the Trainee Job Fair before the game (be sure to bring copies of your resume!).
For more information, please view the event flyer.
Accounting Career Fair
September 17, 2009 Noon – 4:00 pm
Student Center, University Rooms A–E
Presented by: The Career Services Center
Professional attire is required; be sure to bring plenty of copies of your resume.
Prepare for the fair by reviewing the list of companies scheduled to attend; know who you want to see and
have questions ready. Employer registration is still in process; be sure to check for updated information.
Companies are specifically recruiting Accounting majors at this fair!
On–site registration is required; please bring your KSU ID card,
driver’s license, or other photo ID.
Financial Literacy Day
September 15, 2009 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tramore Financial Center
3620 Tramore Pointe Parkway, Austell
Presented by: BB&T Bank
BB&T is inviting KSU students to attend their Financial Literacy Day to learn more about
credit scores, handling finances, and budgeting (while in school and for post–graduation). For more
information, please review the event
flyer.
How to Work a Career Fair
Two sessions to choose from:
September 10, 2009 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
September 16, 2009 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Kennesaw Hall, Room 1203
Presented by: The Career Services Center
Attending a Career Fair can be overwhelming if you’re not prepared; there’s more
to it than just showing up and picking up freebies at each table. If you want to make the most of a
Career Fair and find the most opportunities, you’ve got to work it!
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to prepare, what to bring with you, what
to wear, what to expect when you arrive, and how to leave a lasting impression on recruiters.
Open to all students and alumni.
Interview Skills & Dress For Success Workshop
Two sessions to choose from:
September 9, 2009 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Kennesaw Hall, Room 1203
September 29, 2009 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Burruss Building, Room 108
Presented by: The Career Services Center
A great resume will get you an interview—a great interview will get you the job!
In this interactive workshop, you will learn about the different formats of interviews and the
types of questions asked, how to research companies (and how to use that information in an interview),
how to recognize and respond to “illegal” questions,
and how to make a fantastic first impression by dressing and acting in a professional manner.
Students are encouraged to bring interview questions that they have found difficult to answer.
Open to all students and alumni.
Resume Writing Workshop
Two sessions to choose from:
September 3, 2009 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
September 16, 2009 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Kennesaw Hall, Room 1203
Presented by: The Career Services Center
Employers can identify great resumes from poor ones in 30 seconds or less…don’t let your
resume get overlooked! In this workshop, you’ll learn what to include on your resume (and what to leave out!),
the effective use of keywords and action verbs, and the different types of resumes that you can use to successfully
market yourself on paper. Open to all students and alumni.
NSHP Atlanta
Bilingual Professional Job Fair
August 27, 2009 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Holiday Inn Conference Center
130 Clairmont Avenue, Decatur
Presented by: National Society for Hispanic Professionals
This is an opportunity to meet with top–quality employers seeking diversity in
bilingual, professional candidates who speak English and Spanish or Portuguese. Bring plenty of copies
of your resume and dress to impress, many employers will be hosting on–site interviews. Interested
candidates are encouraged to visit the website linked above regularly for updates on this career fair
along with the updated company listing.
Grant Thornton Semester Kickoff Bash
August 26, 2009 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Bailey’s Pub & Grille
2500 Cobb Place Blvd
Sponsored by: Grant Thornton LLP
All Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students majoring in Accounting and Information
Systems are invited to come learn more about opportunities with Grant Thornton LLP. Business
casual attire is required. For more information and to RSVP, please view the event flyer.
Ice Cream Social
August 25, 2009 Noon – 2:00pm
Burruss Building, Terrace Patio
Sponsored by: Habif, Arogeti, & Wynne, LLP
All Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students majoring in Accounting are
invited. For more information, please review the event flyer. Interested students are requested to RSVP (log into your OwlLink
account, then click “events” and open
the “Information Sessions” tab; click the link for the event to view details and to RSVP).
Job Fair
August 5, 2009 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Braves Turner Field Stadium Club Level
Sponsored by: JobNewsAtlanta.com
All job seekers in all fields are encouraged to attend. Bring plenty of copies of your resume
printed on quality paper, and dress to impress; admittance may be denied to anyone wearing shorts, jeans,
flip flops or other inappropriate attire. Admission and parking are free.
Events from 2008–2009 Academic Year
Events from 2007–2008 Academic Year
Events from 2006–2007 Academic Year
Events from 2005–2006 Academic Year
Events from 2004–2005 Academic Year
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