LinkedIn. It’s more than just the grown-up Facebook. It’s your personal key to finding jobs, internships, and creating a killer first impression that will wow any recruiter. Did you know that over 75% of hiring mangers report using LinkedIn Profiles when making hiring decisions and 93% of companies use LinkedIn when recruiting? Those numbers alone should […]
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Career Services Profiles | Joe Daves
Readers, Meet Joe. Joe, Meet Readers. Michael F. Price College of Business Joe Daves serves on the Career Advisement team in Career Services as an Assistant Director. A staple on our team, Joe is a welcoming and insightful professional, always providing a laugh, smile, and great advice to those around him. As a direct adviser […]
OU Students Killing the Intern Game
University of Oklahoma students are interning all over the country this summer. We asked students to tell us about their awesome summer internship experiences and what they are learning this summer. Check out some of the submissions below: “My name is Jason Tieu and I have the opportunity to intern with AT&T this summer in […]
No Pressure: From Dream Internship to Dream Job
I began the spring semester of my junior year with two goals: 1) pass my classes, and 2) get an internship at an advertising agency. The former was pretty obvious; however, the latter possessed a special kind of pressure that has been growing greater with each passing year. As a freshman, internships were mentioned every now […]
You’ve Graduated – What’s Next?
You survived your college years and now you must decide what you want to do with your future. What are your plans? Are you considering graduate school? Are you seeking work? If you are seeking a specific job, then you need to conduct a specific job search. Do something different if you want different results. […]
Give Yourself a Hand With Handshake
Handshake. It has topped the list of “most used words in Career Services” for two semesters in a row. If you haven’t heard, Career Services made the switch to Handshake last fall and we have been working non-stop ever since to ensure OU students and alumni are able to best utilize the resources Handshake can […]
10 Ways to Thrive During Your Summer Internship
A summer internship can be a great way to get a jump start on building your network and gaining some great practical experience in your field. No matter your career aspirations, chances are there is an internship-type experience you can participate in. Whether you have landed your dream internship or are simply looking for tips to prepare for a future […]