The Ray Kavanaugh Career Center:

Welcome to the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Division of Consumer Science

Coronavirus Update:

University leaders will keep the community informed, and plan to provide additional updates and information by July 1 or sooner. At this time, the University remains optimistic for fall 2020 return to on-campus learning. Please know, we will host a Virtual Career Fair for fall 2020, registration opening in early July. More information to follow!

The School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and Consumer Science's Career Center provides services for HTM/CSR undergraduates, graduate students, alumni & company recruiters. The HTM/CSR Career Center serves as a liaison between hospitality company representatives, students and the School. During the academic year, approximately 400+ students use the services of the HTM/CSR Career Center to obtain permanent employment and internships in the hospitality industry. Employers enjoy visiting campus to meet and interview our well-prepared and talented students. The center provides the following services:

Sponsor a fall (Sept.) and spring (Feb.) career fair
Strongly recommend students to register to our HTM List Serve to receive emails when employers are looking to fill internships or full/time employment, etc.
Coordinates interviewing schedules between students and companies recruiting
Presents a mandatory orientation to students each semester explaining departmental requirement regarding internships
Collects and keeps student resumes on file
Host various workshops throughout the semester
Plans recruiting company information sessions prior to interviewing
Sends resumes to companies for pre-screening
Assists faculty with hosting recruiters for lunch during on-campus recruiting
Arranges for class presentations by recruiters for faculty
Surveys recruiters concerning student placement at the end of each school semester
Strong supporter of Title IX (Student's Title IX rights will follow them to the employer during an internship/work experience)