Career Services
Career Services works with students to prepare them to successfully enter the workplace after college. All OCU students need to register with Career Services in order to receive assistance in a variety of areas. Services provided range from students making choices about their areas of study and career options, and ends with graduates searching for careers and ultimately getting placed in jobs that make the most of the degree they earned at Oakland City University.
Career Assessment and Counseling
Freshman and sophomore students may not have a clear picture of what they plan to do upon graduation from OCU. Career Services can help students understand the options available to them; explore options by providing job market statistics and other information; and help students ensure they are pursuing degrees that match their individual career goals.
Academic Progress Plans
Career Services Advisors review Oakland City University major checklists with students and help them develop their four-year academic plans.
Peer Mentoring Program
Career Services offers the Peer Mentoring Program which is designed to not only tutor in academics, but also to advise students on college choices and other critical skills and techniques. This program is dedicated to matching peers together in order to share the knowledge gained from experience as a student. Making these kinds of connections at the collegiate level allows for the attainment of a vast amount of resources and information.
Students interested in receiving assistance through the Peer Mentoring Program or those interested in becoming Peer Mentors should contact Brittany Fulkerson, Career Coach.
Click here to send an email to Brittany Fulkerson.
Internships
The Career Services office works with students and employers to create a quality internship program that provides value for both parties.
Several academic programs at OCU require students to complete an internship in their field of study. Students in these programs can work with Career Services to find a worthwhile internship that is designed to best equip them for full-time professional employment. In addition, Career Services maintains strong relationships with community employers to determine their needs for student interns.
Click here to view links to websites helpful in the search for an internship.
Career Expo
Each Spring semester, OCU provides a variety of opportunities for students to participate in career-related events both on campus and in the surrounding area. Career fairs provide an excellent opportunity to network and ultimately find full-time positions upon graduation. Career Services hosts individual companies in the area for On-Campus Recruitment days and facilitates the planning for group events designed to bring in a number of companies to one larger event.
Regional Teacher Recruitment Fair (TRF)
OCU Education majors can attend the Regional Teacher Recruitment Fair (TRF) at the University of Southern Indiana, held annually in April. In the past, the TRF has been a successful means of attaining a full-time teaching position for graduating seniors and alumni, and presents a tremendous networking opportunity for students at all levels.
Credential Files
Seniors may create credential files with Career Services that will be sent to employers and institutions of the individual student's choice. This practice is most often found within the field of education. See a Career Services representative for more information.
Resume Assistance
Career Services Advisors provide personal assistance to students with their resumes, cover letters, and other credentials, by giving examples, providing layout critique and suggestions on overall effectiveness, and checking grammar and punctuation. One-on-one assistance is provided to walk-ins or by appointment.
Click here for our Resume Information Guide which offers tips, suggestions, and formatting examples.
Interview Preparation
Preparing for an interview can be a challenging and intimidating task. Students can schedule one-on-one meetings with Career Services to get personalized help preparing for a job interview, including answering sample questions and preparing information he or she may choose to ask a recruiter. In addition, Career Services offers a variety of workshops and other opportunities to refine interviewing skills.
To ensure a well-rounded approach to interview preparation, Career Services can facilitate Mock Interviews with professionals in the field. This unique opportunity allows students to receive objective feedback by seasoned managers in a realistic setting.
Workshops
Career Services offers a variety of workshops available to students, regardless of his/her major. Workshop topics range from career-related issues to academic and social development. Registration for these events can be done through the Career Services or via the OCU Calendar online.
Job Search
The capstone of a student's education here at OCU is the successful acquisition of a professional career. Career Services plays a key role in helping students learn the basics of job search strategy, including networking with professionals in the field, researching the job market, and self-marketing.
View a list of popular job search websites.
Registration
By registering with Career Services, students have access to the services described above, as well as the knowledge and resources provided by the Career Services Advisors.
Please download the Registration Form and return to Career Services via mail or drop-off at our office in the Student Life Center.
2010-11 Career Services Registration Form
Contact Us
Career Services is located in the Bower-Surheinrich Student Life Center in SLC 202 (next to Campus Life). Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed during university holidays.
Career Services
Oakland City University
138 North Lucretia Street
Oakland City, IN 47660-1038
Brittany Fulkerson
Career/Academic Coaching & Mentoring
bfulkerson@oak.edu
(812) 749-1364
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