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The Spears School of Business Career Services works closely with the central OSU Career Services office located in the Student Union.
The central office maintains the HIRE System (an online job posting system) & the hireosuegrads.com website.
The Spears School of Business partners with the central office to develop employer relationships, to host an annual fall career fair and to list ALL job postings.
Please refer students looking for job/internship listings to the
WAYS FOR FACULTY TO WORK WITH CAREER SERVICES INCLUDE:
Tailored Class Presentations
Faculty teaching courses with a career development component have asked Career Services to speak to their class. Topics have included resume development, searching for jobs, the HireSystem, and general introductions to SSB Career Services.
Developing Resources or Materials for Students
Need additional material or information regarding a career topic for your class? Career Services can research and gather material for you and either present to your class or simply share the information with you.
Resume Critiques
Want to assign students a resume or cover letter for credit. Career Services, using a rubric, can review and critique your students’ resumes.

WE WANT TO PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR THE WORLD:
We believe students who master the career competencies* will be prepared to achieve a successful career.
Consider the opportunities you have to help students with their career development. Whether it is an introductory course discussion of possible careers or a senior level capstone course where a resume is assigned, Career Services would like to help you.
Listed are some of the ways in which Career Services and SSB Faculty have worked together. New ideas are always welcome.
If you have an idea or would like to work together to help our students, contact Lindsay Vallaster at 744-1760 (direct line)lindsay.vallaster@okstate.edu or Caleb Camp at 744-4614 (direct line) caleb.camp@okstate.edu
* Competencies are based on the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Career Services mission guidelines.
CAREER SERVICES STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO MAKE CLASS PRESENTATIONS:
If you have other commitments,
are out sick, or if a career related topic fits well with what you are covering
in class, we will gladly visit your class. Following is a list of common
presentation topics, however, we will tailor or create a presentation for you to
cover other topics of interest.
- Career Services
- Internships
- Interviewing
- Job Search
Strategies
- Resumes/Cover
Letters
For
online information about recruiting at Oklahoma State University start at HireOSUGrads.com.
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Career Development Competencies for Students
Accepting Responsibility
Taking personal responsibility for developing job-search competencies, future educational and employment plans, and career decisions is the first step toward successful career development
Understanding Self
Developing self-knowledge related to career choice and work performance by identifying, assessing, and understanding competencies, interests, values, and personal characteristics.
Understanding the World of Work
Obtaining educational and occupationalinformation to aid career and educational planning and to develop an understanding of the world of work.
Making Career Decisions
Selecting personally suitable programs and experiential opportunities that enhance future educational and employment options.
Gaining Relevant Experience
Gaining experience through student activities, community service, student employment, research or creative projects, cooperative education, internships, and other opportunities.
Networking
Linking with alumni, employers, professional organizations, and others who can provide opportunities to develop professional interests and competencies, integrate academic learning with work, and explore future career possibilities.
Preparing for the Transition from School to Work
Preparing for finding suitable employment by developing job-search skills, effective candidate presentation skills, and an understanding of the fit between their competencies and both occupational and job requirements.
Searching and Applying
Seeking desired employment opportunities or entry into appropriate educational, graduate, or professional programs.
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