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1885 Neil Avenue Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone; (614) 292.1175
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Job Search Information
Before you begin your job search campaign consider the following:
- Define your career objective
- What types of positions are you interested in?
- What types of positions are you seeking?
- What do you have to offer to a potential employer?
- Research occupational information
- Prepare your resume and cover letter
- Formulate and action plan
- You will want to incorporate as many different job search strategies to increase your chances of obtaining the job you want!
Traditional Job Search Resources
Arts & Sciences Career Services
On-Campus Recruiting and Campus Job Fairs
http://asccareerservices.osu.edu/
Newspapers
Job Search Web Sites
Employment Agencies
Nontraditional Job Search Resources
Libraries (such as the Columbus Public Library)
The Columbus Public Library maintains numerous resources for locating job and internship information ~ including monthly career information sessions (call for dates and times) and periodicals with job postings.
Phone Books
Phone books can be particularly helpful if you are doing a long distance job search. You can use phone books to locate specific organizations and also to do Targeted Mailings. Identify organizations you are interested in and send a targeted resume and cover letter to that organization (never send a form letter).
Community
Investigate and research your community – or other communities you are interested in. Specific community resources that can assist in your job search include:
- Chamber of Commerce Directory
- Local directory of businesses
- Professional organization associations
- Small business administration
Networking
Networking is the absolute best way to locate job (and internship) opportunities! Well over 70% of opportunities are identified through networking. Your network includes: advisors, professors, classmates, family, friends, and previous supervisors. These are just examples…you have many resources to tap into!
Internships and Volunteering
Experience is important to employers! Participating in internships (and volunteering) can give you experience, expose you to a variety of occupational environments, provide networking contacts, and help you learn vital job skills and habits. Additionally, many organizations view internships as a recruiting tool and often hire interns for full-time positions. Check out the internship link for resources for locating internships.
Career & Internship Links
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