Career Resources & Opportunities

• Creating a Dynamic Resume (PDF)
• Resume Template (DOCX)
• Writing a Cover Letter (PDF)
• Interview Success Strategies (PDF)
• Job Search Tips Podcast
• All Career Guides

An all-in-one resource where you can search for jobs, sign up for events, and more based on your unique profile.

• Schedule an Appointment
• Register for an Event
• Search for Jobs and Internships
• Types of Advising Appointments

• Videos by Industry – Watch thousands of career videos based on industry 
• Videos by Major – Explore career paths based on college major
• Get Hired Videos – Check out videos that will help build your professional skillsets

• OWU Strengths Assessment – Learn more about what makes you the best YOU possible by reviewing your OWU Strengths results and personalized insights.
• Match Major Sheets – Discover the careers, work settings, and more associated with your specific major
• Challenge Mindset Cards (PDF) – Review challenges, descriptions & job titles to help guide your career choice

These programs welcome and accept applications from students in all Career Communities. However, we've listed below each the Career Communities that may be most interested in each Gap Year Opportunity. If you have any questions about any of these programs, make an appointment with a Career Catalyst! 

• Global Vision International: Pre-Health, Social Impact, STEM

• Where There Be Dragons: Humanities & The Arts, Social Impact, STEM

• City Year: Education & Communication, Social Impact (note: they are also an Employer Partner)

• Americorps: Business & Economics, Education & Communication, Pre-Health, Social Impact, STEM

• Teach for America: Education & Communication, Social Impact

• Peace Corps : Business & Economics, Education & Communication, Humanities & The Arts, Pre-Health, Social Impact, STEM

• Go Abroad: Business & Economics, Education & Communication, Humanities & The Arts, Pre-Health, Social Impact, STEM

• Fulbright: Business & Economics, Education & Communication, Humanities & The Arts, Pre-Health, Social Impact, STEM

• Alumni Partners Program – Connect with fellow Bishops from around the world for networking, advice, and more! These Alumni are happy to be contacted directly by students, Alumni, staff, and faculty. 
• OWU Alumni Network on LinkedIn – Join our wide-reaching network on LinkedIn to connect and network with friends and alumni (Don't have a LinkedIn profile yet? Learn how to create one here. (PDF))

• Grants & Funding – Explore funding for internships and experiential learning opportunities.
• Student Assistantship Program (StAP) and Legacy Internships – Translate classroom learnings into real-world experiences right here on campus.
• Interstride– An interactive portal to support international students and empower global opportunities. Search for jobs by your visa status plus more!
• "Get Real" Student Experiences! – Check out what fellow OWU students have done for their internship/experiential learning opportunities.

OWU Employer Partners

Ohio Wesleyan University has partnered with a group of Employer Partners  represent top companies and nonprofits in the rapidly evolving world that offer great opportunities for OWU students. Please see more about them here!

We also partner with fantastic programs that offer great internships to students. Please see below.

• Summer on the Cuyahoga – Immersion program with students from top schools
• New York Arts Program – Fully immersive experience for performing and visual arts
• The Philadelphia Center – Earn credit while living and learning independently
• Human Connections – Collaborate with local entrepreneurs in Riviera Nayarit

Take the OWU Strengths Assessment to learn about your top 5 Strengths! See more details on this page here.