Career Services for students in the College of Arts and Sciences

Planning for a career after graduation is an important step for students, and the following information should prove helpful. More and more companies are interested in hiring Arts and Sciences graduates each year.

Assessment and Learning Center has several career planning tools for A&S students.

Graduate in 4! Visit the A&S Web page for tips on getting out of college in a timely manner.

Milton Gets a Job! See how student Milton lands the perfect job!

Internships, co-op opportunities, job planning and placement – Every student who seeks a job after graduation should register at OU’s Career Services Office for expert help with career exploration, resume preparation, career fairs, mock interviews, on-campus interviews, internships and coops, Web-based resume postings and Web-based job postings. Through a unique partnership between the college and Career Services, students in A&S do not have to pay an extra fee to use the services.

Arts and Sciences Career Planning Class (CAS 4091) – This class is open to juniors and seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences, and offers a comprehensive approach to career exploration and a successful job search. Students enrolled may receive a Career Services fee waiver.

Businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations really do value A&S graduates when they are ready to hire interns or new employees.  Click here to see a list of organizations that have indicated an interest in A&S students.  For more information, contact Career Services at 325-1974.

The Next Step – A career guidebook specifically for Arts and Sciences students, you can access it on-line or pick up a copy from the Hobson Academic Services Center in Ellison Hall, from Career Services at the Union, your academic advisor or your academic departmental office.

Department Offices often have wonderful links on their Web sites for students considering careers in those fields.