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Student Resources

career development image Our mission is to assist students with their career development by offering a wide variety of resources and services to help them...

  • make good decisions
  • develop personal career plans
  • take action
Make a Decision

In addition to taking responsibility for their choices, students are encouraged to increase their understanding of themselves and the world of work so that they may make informed career decisions.

How to Make Career Decisions

Understanding Self
Basic Interest, Value and Skill Assesments
Do What You Are Online Assessment
The Pace Experience
Career Resource Center
*Additional career assessments are available. Contact Michelle Crew at (405) 744-6350
 or by email for more information

Understanding World of Work
What Can I Do With A Degree In...?
Educational/Occupational Research Website Listing
(including the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook)
COE Career Library Resource Listing
Employer Research on The HIRE System
Informational Interviewing
Oklahoma State University Salary Report
*Additional resources can be found on the hireosugrads.com website, go to "Students,"
then "Career Development," then "Exploration."
Develop a Plan

Students enrolled in a Freshman Orientation course use the Career Plan Outline, to develop a personal four-year career development plan. These plans are reviewed by Career Services and a copy is kept in each student's academic file.

Students not enrolled in a Freshman Oriention course or who have transferred to the College of Education can use the Career Plan Outline and the Career Plan Resource Sheets to develop and submit a plan of their own. For review or assistance in creating a career plan contact Michelle Crew at (405) 744-6350 or by email for more information.
Take Action

Gaining Relevant Experience
Gaining Experience During College
Student Organizations in the College of Education

Resumes & Cover Letters
Resume Outline/Critique Form
Sample Resumes
Action Verbs
Action Verbs for Teachers
ELEM Presentation / Resumes & Cover Letter

Interviewing
20 Basic Interview Questions
Teacher Interview Questions
Questions for Teachers to Ask Employers
Interview Stream

The Job Search
Job Search Outline
How to Read a Job Announcement

Application to Graduate or Professional School
Tips for Writing a Personal Statement
Questions to ask of Graduate Schools




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