To conduct informational interviews. One interview and write-up is required for Professional Development class. To devise a strategic career development plan in your Professional Development class. To develop a relationship with an OCS professional who will provide support through constructive feedback and guidance. To approach your program of study with a career focus and to participate in our intern and fieldwork programs, which will refine your skills and add focus to your resume.
Services range from guidance on career planning issues to job-search strategy and mock interviewing.
Every year, OCS invites all alumni to participate in the ACAP program and make themselves available for informational interviews to help students and other alumni learn more about particular fields and organizations. A list of these alumni is available in Room 1408A and also on the OCS home page. Throughout the academic year, OCS sponsors a number of career panels, at which alumni and other professionals speak about selected fields. Students are given valuable advice on how to approach this challenging process. At these events, students have the opportunity to meet with employers to discuss internships and full-time employment opportunities.