Career Guides
See our wonderful career guides below. Download these robust guides for your career & professional development!
Career Resources
Career Connection advising appointments are available to you via video, phone or email. ALL students, regardless of where you're located, are invited to schedule virtual career appointments with us. Easily schedule your appointments via Handshake.
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.
Career Connection Appointment & Resource Diagram
Curious about resources available and who you may see when you stop into Career Connection? Check out our Career Connection Appointment & Resource Diagram here!
Resume Template
Looking to start a resume, or reformat the one you have? Check out our Resume Template here that you can use to get started!
Candid Career
Access the new video library of 6,00 clips that feature “get hired” videos and day-in-the-life experiences of numerous occupations.
Parker Dewey
Apply to paid-micro-internship (typically virtual 2-5 week experiences) through this new system!
Off-Campus Internships & Full-Time Employment (Handshake)
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.
OWU Alumni Network
Connect with fellow Bishops from around the world. Alumni are active on the Alumni Network to provide free connections, networking, advice and mentorship to YOU!
LinkedIn – OWU Alumni
Join our LinkedIn group to engage with (and search for) OWU Alumni!
Goinglobal (Premier site found in your myOWU Quick Links)
Find international jobs and internships for 30 countries, updated daily. Includes expert advice on CVs, resumes, work permits and visas.
Focus Assessments
Interactive career and education planning system combining self-assessment, career exploration, and career decision-making. Contact Career Connection for the access code.
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!
What Can I Do With My Major?
Check out this resource to explore the job titles, employers and strategies that will be useful with your major.
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.
What’s your major?
Here are some resources to help you choose the right major for you. You don’t have to declare an official major until the end of your second year.
Exploring different majors
Students do not have to declare a major until the end of their second year. Many students explore classes across majors before declaring a major.
Making academics fun
The OWU Connection provides many opportuities for you to work outside the classroom, exploring your academic interests.
The search
Finding jobs and internships takes time and dedication. Here are some resources to help you get a jump start on finding your next summer internship or your first post-grad job.
Internship opportunities
Matt Choen interns with the Denver Post over the summer gaining experience in his field.
Student/Alumni networking
Emily Burns ’18 talks with Tracie Winbigler ’87 about job and internship opportunities.
Getting the job
Learning how to interview and how to develop a strong resume are not things that are taught in the classroom. OWU’s Career Connection will help make the process easier. Here are some resources to get you started.
Networking with a resume
Students should always bring their resume to a job and internship fair. OWU’s Career Connection can look over resumes or you can have an alum help out through the Alumni in Residence Program.
Post-grad options
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.
Grad school as an option
Katie Nunner ’15 attended graduate school at the London School of Economics. Don’t limit your options when applying to grad school.
Continuing your education
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.