Career Plan for Arts and Sciences Majors
The following are suggestions for the next few years while you are
at the University of Oklahoma to begin to prepare for success
after graduation:
Personalized career planning can be the best way to get motivated,
get prepared and become successful at finding a job after college.
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Resume Guide
A good resume is a vital part of your job search. Resumes are helpful in applying for
part-time jobs, internships, coops, scholarships, and graduate school as well as fulltime
positions.
Click here
for guidelines that will help you prepare a well-written, effective resume.
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| Career Planning Class |
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| Two sections of CAS 4091 are taught in both
the Fall and Spring semesters. CAS 4091 is a M,W,F class that meets from 11:30am-12:20pm. |
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CAS 4091 Career Planning for Arts and Sciences. An overview of
the job search process for Arts and Sciences students including self-assessment of individual
qualifications, interests and goals; resume development, letter writing and the interviewing
process. Also, will explore career opportunities beyond graduation, develop a strategy for the
job search process, and improve job search techniques. (F, Sp)
Click here for comments and additional information.
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For more information, contact:
Becca Terndrup or Tara Little
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Job Search Websites
Career Services has a large list of specialized job search websites that can help
you find a job in your field.
view job search websites >>
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 Interview Stream
Interview Stream is an interactive, online, video-based, interviewing tool, which uses a webcam to record your practice interview.
This tool provides feedback and tips on not only verbal performance, but non-verbal behavior and communication. For more
information visit Our Services on the Career
Services homepage.
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 Going Global
Going Global contains more than 10,000 resources for finding employment in the US and
abroad. Developed by a worldwide team of career specialists, the following things, and many more, are
covered regarding each country:
Job Search Resources
Employment Opportunities and Trends
Business Resources and Networking Groups
Work Permits and Visa Regulations
Cost Of Living and Compensation Information
Visit Our Services on the Career Services
homepage to learn more.
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Interested in the Federal Government?
KSA Writing and the Federal Resume
The Federal Government Job Search
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Going to Grad School?
Click here to read helpful information
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HIREsooner
HIREsooner is free for all students and gives you full access to premium features including your resume in the Resume Books, applying for On-Campus Interviews, access to information on over 5,000 employers who recruit at OU, Folio 21, Online Job Board and more.....
activate HIREsooner >>
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Salary Statistics 2007-2008
Career Services keeps statistics on job offers for OU students.
Here are the average full time salaries for some of the individual majors in
the Colloege of Arts and Sciences.
| Chemistry |
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$51,204 |
| Communication |
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$42,160 |
| Criminology |
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$30,400 |
| Economics (A&S) |
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$34,897 |
| Human Relations |
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$40,500 |
| Political Science |
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$39,949 |
| Psychology |
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$31,065 |
| Sociology |
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$33,892 |
more statistics >>
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Who hires A&S majors for 2007-2008?
Click here for Career Paths and Internships by Major.
The information on the employment, education, and internships paths of each major was collected through a variety of
methods, including:
In-class Student Surveys
Contact with Academic Departments
Following up with Students and Employers up to 6 months after graduation
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