KENT STATE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Students
The career fair is the largest event of the semester. Whether you are looking for a full-time job, internship, or not quite ready for this big step; it is important to attend the career fair. Below you can find everything you need in order to feel ready and prepared.
How to Prepare
What to wear?
Dress is business professional. Remember dress for the job you want! NO jeans, sneakers, etc. (Our advice, check out Gabe's for business clothes)
Bring you resume!
Have an updated copy of your resume with you. Print more copies than you think you will need. (Our advice 15 minimum)
Research the Companies
Do some research the companies you want to talk to, understand the work they do. This will also help determine if this is someone you want to work for.
Previous Companies in Attendance
84 Lumber
Air Enterprises
Beaver Excavating Company
http://www.beaverexcavating.com
Black Lion Products, LLC
Cafaro
City of Akron Engineering Bureau
https://www.akronohio.gov/cms/engineering/main/index.html
Construction Employers Association
Danis
Donley's, Inc.
Drees Homes
Eclipse Co., LLC
http://www.theeclipsecompanies.com
Elford, Inc.
Engelke Construction Solutions
Ferguson Construction Company
http://www.ferguson-construction.com
Graves Lumber Co.
Gross Residential
Grunley Contrsuction
Hansen-Rice, Inc.
Hatzel & Buehler, Inc
http://www.hatzelandbuehler.com
Hensel Phelps
Herc Rentals Corporation
Infinity Construction Co., Inc.
J.D. Williamson Construction Co., Inc.
http://www.jdwilliamsonconstruction.com
JCI Contractors, Inc.
K. Hovnanian Homes
Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal
Knez Homes
LafargeHolcim
Lake Erie Electric, Inc.
http://www.lakeerieelectric.com
Lawler Construction
Lawler Construction - Construction Managers and General Contractors
Marous Brothers Construction
Mears Group, Inc.
Messer Construction Co.
NAIOP Northern Ohio Chapter
https://naiopnorthernohio.com/
National Enclosure Company
http://www.nationalenclosure.com/
Neptune Plumbing and Heating Co
http://www.neptuneplumbing.net/
Nicholson Construction Company
http://www.nicholsonconstruction.com
Norfolk Southern
NVR, Inc. / Ryan Homes
Ohio Valley Drywall Supply
Panzica Construction
PIRHL
Precision Environmental Co.
Premier Development Partners
Advice From Companies
“Make sure you have plenty copies of your resume and come prepared
with questions you want to ask.”
Stacy Shaum ● Kokosing
“ Have a firm handshake, maintain eye contact, and have confidence in your-
self.”
Josh Kocsis ● Neptune Plumbing
“Wear comfortable, but professional clothes. Employers can tell if you’re
feeling uncomfortable... Be genuine.”
Jillian Tipton ● Akron-Canton CSI
“Know what you are looking for in a company and an experience. Mention
your GPA and extra-curriculars.”
Mary Phalen ● SA Comunale
“Have a good handshake, be well spoken, adequately dressed, and comfortable. Have something that makes you stand out“
Megan Larkin ● Turner
“Demonstrate your leadership and initiative through school experience or
work experience.”
Corinne Kozlowski ● Great Lakes
“Show your desire to learn and express interest in learning all aspect of
their operation. ”
Jaime Hart ● Rudolph Libbe
“Research the companies you’re interested in. A candidate that has some
background and asks insightful questions is always impressive. This shows
initiative to investigate.”
Tom Elmore ● Air Enterprises
“Try not to be afraid of the word “travel”. At this point take advantage of any
opportunity you can!”
Samantha Rodgers ● Beaver Excavating
Be personable. Allow the conversation to take place and get to know us, we are recruiting you to possibly work along side us one day. Ask what jobs we are currently working on and etc."
Lucas Ward ● Whiting Turner
“Attend the fair even if you are not looking for a co-op yet! Get out there
and talk to companies.
Tracy Thomas ● Independence Excavating
“When researching companies look at their project experience, office locations, value, and any specialties. Know what position you are applying for and have questions about it (i.e. internship, full-time, part- time, etc.)”
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