Our Mission
Supporting Career Success
The Office of Alumni & Career Connections supports students’ lifelong career success by integrating career development into the academic experience. Through experiential learning and campus and community partnerships, we help students build essential professional skills such as critical thinking, communication, and career readiness.
Our Vision
Career Pathways & Professional Growth
Career Connections supports students and alumni as they explore career options, prepare for employment or graduate study, and transition into the workforce. By connecting academic experiences with real-world opportunities, the office serves as a resource for building skills, networks, and confidence for long-term career success.
What Students Gain Through Career Connections
Through Career Connections, students are supported in:
- Exploring career paths related to their interests, majors, and long-term goals
- Identifying and articulating skills developed through academic coursework, internships, and co-curricular experiences
- Learning how to search for, evaluate, and pursue internship and employment opportunities
- Understanding the graduate school application process and making informed decisions about advanced study
Career Preparation & Support
Career Exploration & Job Search Coaching
Career Connections supports students as they explore career options aligned with their interests, strengths, and academic backgrounds. Students receive guidance on career exploration and job search strategies relevant to their chosen fields.
Connections & Professional Networking
Students are connected with alumni and employers to build meaningful professional relationships. Career Connections helps students prepare for networking opportunities, informational interviews, and long-term relationship building.
Résumé Writing & Coaching
Students can receive feedback and guidance on résumé development, whether creating a résumé for the first time or refining an existing one. Reviews are available with trained peer reviewers or Career Connections staff.
Practice Interviews
Students can strengthen their interview skills through mock interviews with employers, alumni, or Career Connections staff. Practice interview tools, including the Big Interview video platform, are also available.
On-Campus Interviews
Career Connections coordinates on-campus interviews with employers during the fall and spring semesters, providing students direct access to potential employment opportunities.
Graduate School Preparation
Students receive support identifying graduate programs and preparing competitive application materials, including guidance on next steps and decision-making.
OhioMeansJobs
Students are encouraged to use OhioMeansJobs.com to search for employment opportunities, build résumés, create career plans, and access additional workforce resources.
Peace Corps Prep
Career Connections supports students interested in international service and development careers through the Peace Corps Prep program, which integrates global, service-based learning throughout the undergraduate experience.