100 N. University Dr, NUC Room 338careers.uco.educareers@uco.edu | 405.974.3346Hours: M-F 8AM - 5 PM

SPRING 2018

QUICKGUIDE

MEANINGFUL LIFELONG CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Crystal Davis-CookEducation, Public &

Human Services

Kenedie McAdamsSTEM/ Health

Katherine KochArts, Communications,

Entertainment,Business

UPCOMING EVENTS

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTSUCOCAREERDEVELOPMENTCENTER

CONNECT WITH US

HEALTH PROFESSIONS FAIRWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31

HOWELL HALL, 10:30 AM-2:00 PM

TIP TUESDAYCAREER FAIR TIPS & EMPLOYER RESUME

CRITIQUESTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6

NUC 338, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

SPRING CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIRWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7

NUC BALLROOMS, 12:00 PM-3:30 PM

EXPLORATORY STUDENT WEEKFEBRUARY 19-23

EDUCATION ROUNDTABLETUESDAY, MARCH 27

NUC BALLROOMS, 9:30 AM-11:30 AM

IMPACT CAREERS PANELTUESDAY, APRIL 17

TBD

Exploring majors & careers

Developing resumes & career documents

Generating ideas through career assessments

Searching for jobs and internships

Graduate school application process

Schedule an appointment to meet with a Career Development Specialist for an individualized appointment. Visit http://careers.uco.edu.

Resume Walk-InsStop by Monday-Thursday from 3pm-5pm with your resume for a quick critique.

UCOCAREERDEV

biginterview

ONLINE RESOURCES

To Access Your Account:Log into UCONNECTClick the Campus Service TabClick the HireBronchos imageComplete your HireBronchos Profile

Learn about majors that interest you and research common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities.

Online tool that allows you to practice your interview skills wherever you are. Go to: https://uco.biginterview.com/ and click Register to create your accountand start practicing!

OPTIMAL RESUMEA resource to help you prepare and customize your resume. This interactive software is fully loaded with a variety of samples, tools, and tips to help you best demonstrate your experiences. Submit your completed resumes to the career development team in the review center.

Getting Started on Optimal Resume

1. Go to: https://ucok.optimalresume.com/2. Create an account using your UCO school email

address3. Use the samples, tutorials, and instructions for

help4. Have your resume reviewed by the Career

Development Center

To Request a Critique on Optimal Resume

1. Log into Optimal Resume2. Click Create New Resumeand follow the

prompts to create your resume3. Choose Review Center in the blue Optimal

Resume toolbar4. Select

from the Review Group and write a brief note regarding your needs

5. Click Submit

Career Development Center

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?

HireBronchos is our job and internship database that includes part-time, internship and full-time positions. New positions are posted daily.

Features:Search for jobs & internshipsView upcoming Career FairsSign up for on-campus interviewsResearch employers

Schedule an appointment to meet with a Career Development Specialist for an individualized appointment. Visit http://careers.uco.edu.

Resume Walk-InsStop by Monday-Thursday from 3pm-5pm with your resume for a quick critique.

CAREERS.UCO.EDU