Arts and Sciences Career Plan

Senior Year

• Re-open your HIRESOONER account with Career Services, update your resume and have it critiqued.
• Review the on-campus interview schedule at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters to start applying for interviews through HIRESOONER.
• Set up a saved search through your HIRESOONER account to receive emails about jobs that match your specific criteria.
• Use Career Services resources to draft a cover letter tailored to each employer to submit with resume for full-time positions.
• Attend Graduate & Professional School Fair and Science and Medical Professions Fair in the Fall if interested in going to graduate, law or medical school and begin the application process.
• Attend companies’ information sessions before their on-campus interview.
• Attend Sooner Showcase Career Fair and the Science and Medical Professions Career Fair in the Fall semester.
• Attend both the MLK Career Fair and OU Job Expo in the Spring semester.
• Attend workshops focusing on Behavioral Interviews and 2nd Level Interviews to be prepared to go on company visits. Visit Career Services website for complete list of workshops at www.hiresooner.com.
• Utilize other job search sites, professors, family friends, etc. to continue your job search. The more resources you explore, the more opportunities you may receive.
• Send thank you notes after interviews, career fairs and information sessions following meeting a company representative to thank the recruiter for their time and express interest in the company.
• Visit Career Services to explore overall job search strategies and planning.
• Develop a strategy to contact potential employers by utilizing resources in the Career Services office and speaking with faculty.
• Gather information on realistic salary expectations. Check the salary offer notebook in Career Services.
• Keep detailed records of your job search.
• Report job offers and accepts to Career Services.