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Career Support

OSU Alumni Association Career Support Services

At the OSU Alumni Association, we want to see our students and alumni succeed no matter what career path they choose. The alumni association offers several resources to help you jumpstart a new career, turn a hobby into a profession or succeed where you are now. View support services below or on the career services webpage. And, if you're a seasoned alumni who would like to give back to your alma mater, we have plenty of ways for you to engage with us!

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1:1 CAREER CONSULTATION

Meet 1:1 with Director of Alumni Career Engagement Karla Rockhold to discuss your career path and resources available to you. Consultations last 30 minutes, and are tailored to your individual needs.

Topics can include: Job search strategies, networking, LinkedIn reviews, résumé reviews, cover letter reviews and interview practice.

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RÉSUMÉ AND COVER LETTER REVIEWS

Did you know the average résumé submitted in a job application contains five to six errors? In today’s competitive job market, those errors could be a distinguishing factor between candidates. Let’s make sure your résumé sets you apart from the crowd – in a good way!

Submit your résumé and/or cover letter as a Word document to our professional development office, along with a description of the job you are applying for, and we’ll send you feedback that’ll bring you one step closer to landing that coveted interview. 
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INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS

The No. 1 recommendation for job seekers is to schedule informational interviews with people who are already working in an industry or company you are interested in. Every conversation is not only a chance to expand your professional network but to gain insider knowledge on hidden opportunities, career clarity on needed skills and background experience while practicing how to talk about yourself and build professional rapport. Whether you're a current student, recent alumni or seasoned career professional, you can participate in an informational interview easily via OSU Connections.
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WISEDOC RÉSUMÉ BUILDER

OSU Alumni Association members gain free access to Wisedoc. This AI-powered tool, co-founded by Beaver alumni, ensures your résumé or cover letter contains keywords tailored to the job description, is error-free and is optimized for scanning by automated applicant tracking systems – giving your application the best possible chance to reach your potential employers' hands. Not a member? Join today.
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OSU Connections - Online networking platform

Link up with fellow Beavers everywhere through OSU Connections, your Beavers-only online professional and social network! Connect with fellow alumni, swap advice and stories, find or post jobs, volunteer with your alma mater and more.

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Make as many friends and good relationships as you can because this is a great opportunity for you to meet other like-minded people that are probably gonna be in the same profession that you are.

Dorian Smith, '09

The advice that I wish that I would have had when I was at school would have been around taking more chances and really getting uncomfortable on a daily basis. You're not learning if you're not uncomfortable.

Doug Kutella, '98

Finding that mentor or mentors – people who are interested in you – is a really, really important part of being successful.

Penny Atkins, '79