Meeting with a Peer Career Coach & The Benefits of Building Your Resume

My name is Josie Martin. I am a Junior at OWU and work as a Peer Career Coach (PCC) for Career Connection. I help students during drop-in hours from 11AM – 1PM, Monday-Thursday (no appointment needed) start, work on, or …

By Josie Martin '26
Josie Martin '26
Read more

Meet Bob the Bot: Your AI Guide to Perfecting Your Resume

Interested in Utilizing AI to help make your resume more customized for the internship or job you are applying for?

Check out this new tool developed by Newton Kimberly ’13 in order to help you customize and update your resume …

By Newton Kimberly '13
Newton Kimberly '13 Career Catalyst, Social Impact, Humanities & the Arts
Read more

Scoring Career Goals: How Career Connection Fits into Bishop Athletes’ Busy Lives

Bishop varsity athletes make up 36.4% of OWU’s student body, and additional athletes play on club sports teams. Playing a sport at OWU is quite rewarding, but it’s also time consuming. Many athletes on campus miss out on events due …

By Frankie Nuss '27
Frankie Nuss '27
Read more

Beware of Job Scams: Protect Yourself

Dear Ohio Wesleyan University Students,

In today’s digital age, job scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. It’s crucial to stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraudulent job offers. Some scams are very easy to spot while others have gotten …

By Newton Kimberly '13
Newton Kimberly '13 Career Catalyst, Social Impact, Humanities & the Arts
Read more

From Student to Researcher: Summer Science Research Experience (SSRP)

My name is Chloe Sullivan, and it is my second year here at Ohio Wesleyan and I work as the STEM Career Intern in the Career Connection Office. 

Are you interested in pursuing a research opportunity? I thought it would …

By Chloe Sullivan '25
Chloe Sullivan '25
Read more

Job Search: How to Explain Getting Fired to a Potential Employer

Discussing your termination during a job search can be stressful and quite intimidating. You may worry that no employer wants to hire you after another company lets you go. The thought of explaining the situation may also make you shy …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more

Resume Writing: Tips and Tricks for Your Career Service Resource Library

Resumes serve as the gateway to career opportunities, making it essential for job seekers, especially college students, to craft compelling and effective resumes. Career service professionals play a crucial role in guiding students through this process. In this blog post, …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
Read more

15 Jobs for Psychology Majors (That Aren’t All in Psychology)

Psychologist is, of course, one of the great jobs for psychology majors. But not everyone who studies the mysteries of the human mind wants to work with clients or be in a counseling or therapy career.

So, what kinds of …

Read more

Internships: Are They Worth It?

A few weeks back I met up with a friend of mine, Rachael, for coffee at a local caf√©. I was about three weeks or so into my job search, and hadn‚Äôt gotten anywhere. Companies simply weren‚Äôt responding to my …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
Read more

Neurodiversity at work: to disclose or not to disclose?

When it comes to protecting yourself and your rights in the workplace, there are laws and regulations that can help guide you in your decision-making. For neurodiverse people, one of the most common struggles associated with their neurodiversity at work …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
Read more