Career Guides & Resume Template
See our wonderful career guides below. Download these robust guides for your career & professional development!
Career Resources
Career Connection has cultivated many exceptional resources that can help you explore careers, find opportunities, and prepare your resume, cover letter, and interview. As an OWU student, you have special access to paid resources and career guides that were created just for you. Please download the career guides and follow the links below!
For guidance or assistance on using these resources, we are happy to work with you individually. Please come in for drop-ins Monday-Thursday from noon-4:30 p.m., or schedule an appointment through Handshake.
Handshake (Internships & Employment On & Off Campus)
Handshake – Landing a job or internship can be stressful and time-consuming. Career Connection is here to ease that process. Log in today to complete your profile and put your best self forward to employers. And, be sure to download Handshake Mobile (iOS-only) to discover jobs on the go and to stay on track with reminders for application deadlines and direct messages from employers.
Instructions for Alumni access found HERE.
Candid Career
Access the new video library of 6,000 clips that feature “get hired” videos and day-in-the-life experiences of people in numerous occupations. This is a great way to hear about people's personal experiences in their career!
Challenge Mindset List
Wondering what to do when you graduate? Consider the Career Challenges you are most interested in tackling! Learn how these cards can aid you in thinking critically about your career, researching potential employers, and finding job opportunities that resonate with you!
Match Major Sheets
Curious about the careers, work settings, and resources associated with your specific major? Look no further! Check out this resource to explore the specific job titles, employers and strategies that will be useful with your major in a one-page handout.
Alumni Partners Program
Connect with fellow Bishops from around the world. These Alumni Partners are active and eager to be contacted to provide free connections, networking, career advice, presentations, and mentorship to YOU! Uncertain of how to reach out to Alumni to conduct an Information Interview? Check out our Networking & Information Interview Guide Here.
GoinGlobal (Premier site found in myOWU)
Find international jobs and internships for 30 countries, updated daily. Includes expert advice on CVs, resumes, work permits and visas.
OWU Alumni Network on LinkedIn
Join our OWU Alumni & Friends LinkedIn group to engage with (and search for) OWU Alumni! Need help creating a LinkedIn Account? Check out our How to Get LinkedIn Guide Here.
Interviewing & Resume Writing Podcast
Check out a recorded podcast on interviewing & resume writing from our Career Connection Director & Alumni in Residence Volunteer.
Opportunities & Resources for OWU Majors
Have you wondered what jobs, internships, or websites may be helpful within majors of interest? Look no further! Check out our full directory of helpful links that are tied to each major at OWU!
Employers by Major
Researching employers is key to the job search process! Use this tool to find employers based on your major and location of interest.
External Career Resources
Review helpful outside career resources and links here.
Contact Info
Location
Career Connection
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center #324
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Hamilton-Williams Campus Center #324
Delaware, Ohio 43015
P 740-368-3152
E careers@owu.edu
E careers@owu.edu