We here at the Center for Career and Professional Success offer a variety of services specific to the needs of Arts and Sciences students and recent graduates. These services can help you develop and refine your application materials, evaluate the effectiveness of your search strategies, identify sources of potential network contacts, and assist with interview preparation. You are strongly encouraged to utilize each of the services below throughout your career development process.
If you have a Disability and rely on a screen reader or the keyboard for access to your computer you will experience difficulty using the Handshake application. As the University works with Handshake to improve accessibility, please contact handshake@osu.edu for assistance in navigating and using this application. A member of our team will respond within 2 business days to assist you.
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Handshake is a career-networking platform for Ohio State students and recent graduates. Use Handshake to register for programs and events, find internships and employment, and much more. Employers use Handshake when recruiting the high caliber and diverse talent Arts and Sciences students at Ohio State offer.
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CAREER STUDIO
Career Success offers the Career Studio, a dynamic drop-in space where all ASC students can stop by without an appointment for on-the-go career guidance from their peers. Student Peer Career Coaches can answer questions about resumes, cover letters, job or internship searches, and even help set up one-on-one appointments with a professional Career Coach.
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CAREER COACHING
Career coaching is a reflective process where you actively explore career options and create a plan to achieve your career goals. Just as earning a degree involves progressing through a series of classes, transitioning successfully from the classroom to the workplace requires your proactive engagement and reflection. This planning process includes evaluating how to enhance your career readiness competencies. You can track opportunities and access resources related to the Center’s Career Communities.
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CAREER SUCCESS EVENTS
The intent of our signature programs are 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 our 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.
Career Success offers students free access to several career-enhancing services:
Big Interview
Big Interview provides training and practice to improve your interview skills and build confidence. It includes:
- Mock interview tools
- Job search and interview lessons
- AI resume development tools
What Can I Do With This Major?
Connect your major to career paths with this tool. It outlines typical industries, career areas, and employers for each major, and provides strategies to enhance your marketability. Free for all Ohio State students.
Going Global
Find job opportunities locally and internationally with Going Global. Access it via your Handshake account under the ASC Career Center's Resources tab.
Beyond Graduate School and Beyond the Professoriate
These platforms help graduate students and postdocs transition into nonacademic careers. They offer resources on career exploration, job search strategies, and more. Their video content can be accessed through live webinars or on-demand replays. Access by selecting Ohio State University and using your institutional login.
Resume Templates
Enhance your job search with our curated selection of resume templates. Designed for various industries and career levels, our templates help you highlight your skills and achievements in a professional format. Make a lasting impression and stand out to employers with a resume that showcases your unique qualifications. Explore our collection now.
- Log into Handshake.
- IMPORTANT – These two steps are required to access appointment scheduling in Handshake:
- Select and save your Academic Year (Freshman, Junior, etc.) next to your profile picture.
- Select your college (Arts and Sciences) under the “Education” section.
- Click on the Career Center button in the menu bar and then select Appointments on the following screen.
- To request a new appointment, click the Schedule a New Appointment button.
- Select the category and type of appointment you are interested in scheduling.
- Select a medium (in-person, phone call or video call) and a date and time that works for you.
- Enter details about the appointment in the What can we help you with? section, then click Request at the bottom of your screen.
- You will be taken to the overview of the appointment where you can cancel the appointment or add comments before the appointment.
- Make sure that you check your notifications for updates on the status of your appointment.