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Empowering success

We are committed to assisting graduate students in their academic and professional journeys. Our services provide tailored support for graduate students, offering valuable guidance in areas such as career development and effective job search strategies. As you prepare for your career, our team is here to ensure you have the resources and expertise needed for success.

Start with self discovery

Career assessments give you language to articulate your skills, interests and values.

What do you like to do?

These are your interests.

MyIDP Imagine Ph.D.

What are you good at doing?

These are your skills.

CliftonStrengths

What's important to you?

These are your values.

MBTI

Research career paths

Leverage your education into meaningful careers through live and on-demand learning methods. Review a video library of master’s and Ph.D. holding professionals from a wide range of disciplines discussing their career journey.

Search for opportunities

Diversify your job search, on and off-campus

Campus recruiting

Recruiters visit OSU’s campus seeking qualified candidates for jobs and internships. Building connections may not immediately result in a job offer, but could open doors long into the future. OSU Career Services, student groups and colleges host career fairs, networking sessions and career development programming throughout the year. Come prepared, dress professionally and treat each employer like your future boss.


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Build your network

Networking involves intentional communication with professional contacts through personal acquaintances and their referrals. Examples include:
  • In-person events on and off campus hosted by professional associations, local organizations or university staff
  • LinkedIn 
  • Informational interviews  
  • Part-time employment and internships 
  • Research 
  • Community service 

85%OF POSITIONS

are filled through networking

70%OF PEOPLE

found a job through company connections

What’s Next, Cowboy? Share Your Post-Grad Plans

Tell us about your post-graduation plans and help us better understand career outcomes for our students. This will allow the university to better understand the career trends, plans and success of OSU graduates. 

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