Professional experience prior to graduation can be the key to making yourself a marketable candidate when you are seeking a full-time position with your degree. Most business internships are paid. Career Services staff assist you from the first draft of your resume and preparation for the interview through the actual completion of the co-op or internship. It is recommended you get started once you have completed at least 30 hours at Ohio State.
Students work with the same company for three to six months.
Students alternate quarters spent working at one company with quarters spent studying at Ohio State. A co-op student usually begins working for the company in the sophomore year or early in the junior year. Typically, each time the student goes back, job responsibilities are increased. Co-op students work two to four quarters for an employer prior to graduation. Freshmen and sophomores are especially encouraged to seek out part-time jobs before they begin courses in their major.