Kent State University offers diverse job opportunities for both students and alumni, including on-campus employment, internships, and career paths in various industries. Students can find on-campus jobs through Handshake, a platform for job postings and applications, and explore career options through career exploration and development services. Alumni can leverage the university's Career Services to explore various career paths and connect with employers. 

Career Exploration & Development:
The university provides resources for students to explore majors, careers, and assess their interests and skills. 

Career Services:
Kent State's Career Services Center provides resources and support for alumni to explore various career paths, connect with employers, and further their professional development. 

Career Fairs and Events:
Kent State hosts career fairs and other events that connect students and alumni with employers. 

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

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All graduate applicants must obtain a minimum TOEFL-IBT score of 71 -or- a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 -or- a minimum PTE score of 48 -or- a minimum DET score of 100 for full-time academic admission, with the many exceptions for individual graduate programs: 

Graduate Program Minimum English Proficiency Requirement

IELTS 6.5

TOEFL (Internet-based) 79

PTE 58

DET (Duolingo English Test) 110