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Beyond the diploma: Finding the right job for a strong start

Kickstart your career with a practical, confidence-building session.

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Date
May 27, 2026
Cost
Free
Time
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET
Location

Virtual
 

Event description

Stepping into your first fulltime role is exciting, but it can feel overwhelming without the right tools and expectations. This session gives new graduates the confidence to navigate the transition from campus to career, covering essentials like resume polish, interview readiness, salary negotiation, relocation decisions and finding the right mentors. We’ll talk about tips as a new professional, including:

  • Creating a smart job search strategy
  • Presenting yourself professionally
  • Navigating early career decisions like relocation, mentorship and adapting to a first job
  • Negotiating salary, benefits and growth opportunities with confidence
  • Working effectively in diverse, multigenerational teams

Cost

This webinar is free and open to all members of the Buckeye community, although the content will be most useful for new graduates and young professionals.

Questions

Please contact us at ADV-OSUAAPrograms@osu.edu.