College of Arts and Sciences Career Plan

Sophomore Year

• Open a free HIRESOONER Account with Career Services to have your resume included in the OU Resume Books and to Interview in the Career Services office for internships or co-ops.
• Have your resume critiqued by Career Services and your Arts and Sciences faculty
• Set up a saved search through your Sooner Job Search account to receive emails about internships that match your specific criteria.
• Use Career Services resources to draft a cover letter tailored to each employer to submit with resume for internships and co-ops.
• Review internship listings in HIRESOONER at www.hiresooner.com and apply, if interested.
• Enroll in CAS 4091 to learn the most effective job search techniques.
• Attend the Sooner Showcase Career Fair in the Fall semester.
• Attend workshops covering such topics as Resume Writing, Successful Interview Techniques and How to Find an Internship. Visit Career Services website for complete list of workshops at www.hiresooner.com.
• Join a campus organization related to your major or career interest.
• Utilize other job search sites, professors, family friends, etc. to continue your internship search. The more resources you explore, the more opportunities you may receive.
• Attend the Summer Camp Fair in the Spring.
• Attend events featuring employers such as meetings sponsored by campus organizations or your department.
• Attend both the MLK Career Fair and OU Job Expo in the Spring semester.
• Send thank you notes after interviews, career fairs and information sessions to thank the recruiter for their time and express interest in the company.