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A good resume is a vital part of your job search. Resumes are helpful in applying for
part-time jobs, internships, co-ops, scholarships, and graduate school as well as full time
positions.
Click here
for guidelines that will help you prepare a well-written, effective resume.
Below are sample resumes to help you get started. Remember to meet with a Career Services Adviser once you have developed your resume.
* All Resume Sample Templates can be found on Optimal Resume
Click here for instructions on using Optimal Resume
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Career Services offers specialized advice to business majors in the following areas:
CAREER PLAN
The following plans are designed to keep you on a path in preparation for post graduation success.
GREEN JOBS
The demand for Green Careers is rising throughout the United States. These jobs are focused on sustainability and environmental protection and preservation. Green businesses are concentrating on creating an environment where conserving energy, using renewable energy sources, conserving water, and reducing waste are a part of everyday business.
VOLUNTEER & SERVICE OPPS
Volunteer and service opportunities attract individuals who want to make a difference. Career Services provides you with helpful links to various volunteer or service organizations that have contacted our office.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOBS
The federal government hires all majors from entry to the exeuctive level. They are seeing a huge reduction in their current employment due to the retirement of the Babyboomers, therefore they are looking for new, young people to come in and begin careers.
WEBINARS
Career Services has partnered with OU Alumni Association to bring you an exciting webinar series to help sharpen your job search skills.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In a competitive job market, international students must be aware of the obstacles they face when seeking employment and how to overcome these.
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The exposure to adverse situations and new environments
that study abroad provides, not only enables students
to be more flexible and adapt to new surroundings,
but it helps to develop knowledge, skills and abilities
that are desirable in any professional setting. Thus,
it is essential that you leverage your study abroad
experience in your job search via your cover letter,
resume and most certainly in your interviews.
Click here to learn more about leveraging study abroad in your job search.
If you are interested in studying abroad, please click here.
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HIREsooner Online Job Board
Career Services Online Job Board contains current full-time and internship job openings. New listings are added daily.
JOB LISTINGS BY INTEREST
Career Services has a large list of specialized job search websites that can help you find a job in your field.
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The information on the employment, education, and internship paths of each major was collected through a variety of methods including: in-class student surveys, contact with academic departments, and following up with students and employers up to 6 months after graduation.
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Career Services offers several online resources to assist you in preparing for career exploration and career development.
OPTIMAL RESUME
OptimalResume.com provides a comprehensive, web-based tool for you to create, present, and manage your resumes.
INTERVIEW STREAM
Practice your interviewing skills with this interactive video-based mock interview tool.
GOING GLOBAL
GoingGlobal contains more than 10,000 resources for finding employment in the US and abroad.
GOING GLOBAL USA
USA City Guides contain career and employment resources for the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the USA.
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The OU Career Mentoring Network is comprised of alumni and employers representing diverse career fields, who have offered to share their career experiences with students.
Click here to find out more on participating in the OU Career Mentoring Network.
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With the unemployment rate at 8.9%, and the real unemployment rate at 15.6%, there are even more people fighting for the jobs that are out there.
This is why we've been working with OneWire, an online Career Management Tool that creates precise career connections between individuals and opportunities.
Unlike old-fashioned job boards that rely on keyword matching, OneWire uses a two-step process to ensure that you are matched only with those opportunities that precisely meet your goals and experiences.
1. Create Your Profile. Using our proprietary classification system, quickly and easily create a faceted, detailed profile that includes your education, interests, and work experiences.
2. Get Matched. OneWire's patent-pending algorithms use the structured data in your profile to accurately match you with opportunities at finance firms.
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Follow up letters and a good resume are a vital part of your job search. Resumes and Cover Letters are helpful in applying for part-time jobs, internships, scholarships, and graduate school as well as full-time positions. Learn how to effectively write these documents.
Click here
to view the Technical Resume & Letter Writing Guide.  Printable Version
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