Available Resources
Index of Tools and Offerings
These are some of the great resources available to you through the Lhota Office of Alumni Career Management. Your fellow Buckeyes have been utilizing these continuously in their own career searches and professional development, and we invite you to take advantage of them as well.
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Alumni Career Connection
This is the Ohio State alumni job board for all alumni job seekers and employers to post current job opportunities.
Handshake
A job board for current students, new professionals and employers to post internships and entry level positions.
LinkedIn Masterclass
This detailed curriculum will help you unlock the most powerful tools for getting discovered, getting connected and finding a job you love!
CareerNorth
CareerNorth is an online education platform that can help advance your career journey through expert-led video courses in job search, professional development and personal wellness.
Versatile PhD
This is an effective tool and online community for graduate students. It includes a job board, webinars, and discussion boards that share success stories outside of academia.
Strategize Your Search
Discover how to hone in on the job that is a perfect fit, get tips on networking with the right people and learn how to nail the interview.
Job Club
View recordings of four essential topics: resumes, networking, interviewing and salary negotiation. Guest speakers also offer professional development sessions.
Career Fairs
Through Ohio State’s partnership with Hire Talent, Buckeyes are welcome to participate in career fairs around the country. Recent graduates may also participate in their college career fairs. For tips, view this career fair tutorial to gain advice and insight on how to make the most out of a career fair.
Resume and Cover Letter
Updating your resume? We suggest you watch our latest resume webinar and refer to these samples.
GoinGlobal
This online tool displays international and domestic job boards as well as advice on how to interview abroad.
Alumnifire
Our definitive online community where members offer networking, mentoring, hiring and opportunities to connect based on specific interests and experiences through Ohio State.
Clubs and Societies
This is a great way to meet fellow alumni based on geographic region, college or affinity group.
LinkedIn Alumni page
LinkedIn has organized Ohio State alumni by industry, city, organization and area of study. This is a great database for identifying potential networking contacts.
The Ohio State University Buckeye Network
This is the official Buckeye networking LinkedIn group where alumni, students, faculty and staff are invited to join and connect.
Coaching Referral Program
If you are seeking individual coaching services, the alumni association has partnered with a select group of talented Buckeyes who own coaching businesses in career, executive, leadership, and life coaching.
Professional development opportunities
These resources, programs and tools offered by Ohio State will help you stay informed about your field or allow you to explore new paths and skillsets.
Career Corner
Where you can study career roadmaps, read about the career paths of fellow alumni, listen to relevant podcasts, and find more resources.
What Can I Do With This Major?
For information about your chosen field, these are valuable tools designed to help you connect your major and interests to career paths. This resource details the typical industries, career areas, and employers associated with each major and covers strategies aimed at making you a more marketable candidate.
My Next Move
This condensed version of the Strong Interest Inventory (SII) leads you to research on ONET that aligns with your results.
Recent graduate career advising appointments
Each college career services office allows recent graduates to make appointments and attend career fairs within one semester or one year after graduation. Check with your college career services website to see what services are available to you.
*If you have not found what you need, please email us at ADV-CareersOSUAA@osu.edu.