
Career Guides & Resume Template
See our wonderful career guides below. Download these robust guides for your career & professional development!
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.
See our wonderful career guides below. Download these robust guides for your career & professional development!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Apply to paid-micro-internship (typically virtual 2-5 week experiences) through this new system!
Check out our Parker Dewey Summary Guide Here.
Find international jobs and internships for 30 countries, updated daily. Includes expert advice on CVs, resumes, work permits and visas.
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.
Check out a recorded podcast on interviewing & resume writing from our Career Connection Director & Alumni in Residence Volunteer.
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!
Researching employers is key to the job search process! Use this tool to find employers based on your major and location of interest.
Review helpful outside career resources and links here.
There are more opportuntities for post-graduate studies than you may be aware. Here are some resources to get you started in exploring post-grad options.
Katie Nunner ’15 attended graduate school at the London School of Economics. Don’t limit your options when applying to grad school.
The possibilities after getting an undergraduate degree are abundant. Graduate school, fellowships, and gap years are popular options for students looking to continue their education.