Career Success Programs & Events
The intent of Career Success programming is to offer all students the opportunity to engage in career programs that create connections between students with particular career interests and professionals who have such expertise. Be on the look-out for announcements about these programs throughout the year. Please use Handshake to register for events that look interesting to you so you can stay up to date on any information that changes.
Learn About Our Signature Programming
What are Career Immersions & Treks?
Career Immersions & Treks provide students from the College of Arts and Sciences the opportunity to gain insights into career options by visiting industry-leading companies and organizations. Career Immersions consist of site tours, as well as panels, presentations, and networking opportunities with recruiters and hiring managers, many of whom are Ohio State alumni. Local immersions and regional treks are planned, as well as visits to a select group of top U.S. destinations.
Visit our events page to discover upcoming Career Immersions & Treks!
Are you interested in learning more, or are you an alumni who wants to host a Career Immersions & Treks? Contact Scott Kustis (614.247.8698), Director of Industry Connections for Career Success.
Career Connections consist of networking nights focused on popular Career Communities for arts and sciences students. The goal of the series is to connect you with alumni and other key professionals who’ve all secured a career in your career community of interest. Students will learn about career paths related to their interest and gain insight on job search tactics to use for entering the field.
Life Beyond Degree connects students to department alumni (or alumni from related majors) for the purpose of introducing career paths that may not be immediately apparent, highlighting emerging industry trends, and supporting the development of career readiness competencies among arts and sciences students.
Launch Your Career helps student learn from subject matter experts, who address specific topics that will help you in your discovery of career options and search for resume builders. The speakers will cover a wide array of topics over the academic year. If you have a topic to suggest, please share it with us – we love getting input from students! Send your suggestions to asccareer@osu.edu. Our Launch Your Career programs will make sure you have the information you need.
Learn about our Career Fairs, Expos & Preparation Events
Arts and Sciences Center for Career and Professional Success sponsors a variety of events to broaden your awareness of career options and help you connect with employers. Follow our Events page to stay up to date about these and other career development opportunities. From August to April, new information is added weekly!
To track the dates and times of career panels, employer information sessions, career fairs, webinars, and other events directed as supporting your transition from Ohio State to the workplace, check our events calendar on a regular basis.
Before Attending an Event
The Arts and Sciences Center for Career and Professional Success has compiled many guides and tip sheets to help you prepare for networking and communicating with employers. Before you attend an event be sure to navigate through these resources to find information that will aid when you meet contacts. Make sure you do your research; you never know who you might meet and where a connection may lead!
After Attending an Event
After you have attended an event, you will want to be sure to follow up with the appropriate contacts you have met. Why follow up? It helps to build rapport with a contact you have just met and shows interest by giving you another opportunity to market your skills and abilities. It also lets the employer know you are a professional and comfortable communicating in a professional setting.
Below are some general tips to keep in mind when following up with employers:
- Follow up in a timely manner, no matter how busy you are.
- If you plan to follow up by phone and are nervous, consider writing a short script about what you want to say.
- Keep a copy of your resume nearby in case you need to refer to it.
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