Career Development Services

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Career Advising

The CCDT staff can meet with students and alumni to assist with career planning and job search. The Center for Career Development and Testing staff assist you with:

• Explore Your Potential: Discover career paths that match your passions and skills.
• Gain Insights: Get insider tips on internships, job opportunities, and industry trends.
• Build Your Brand: Craft a standout resume, LinkedIn profile, and personal brand.
• Ace Interviews: Master the art of interviewing with mock interviews and expert advice.
• Connect and Network: Expand your professional circle through networking events and workshops.
• Unlock Your Potential: Let's shape your future together!

Visit Handshake to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with your Career Adviser. 

For assistance scheduling your appointment on Handshake, please get in touch with us:

• Call 210-431-3971
• Email ccdt@ollusa.edu
• Visit Moye - Garden Level, Room 022

Handshake

Handshake is an online resource provided by the CCDT that offers students/alumni:

• Access to internship and job postings
• Ability to schedule career advising appointments.
• Registration for career events
• Access to career resources and articles, such as The Resume Guide, Dress for Success Guide, Interview Guide, etc.
• Options to set mobile notifications for new internships and jobs in their desired field 

SEEK E-Portfolio Program

OLLU’s e-portfolio program, known as SEEK (Skills, Experience, E-Portfolio, Knowledge) helps students build extensive online portfolios to use when creating resumes for job and graduate school applications and interviews.  The CCDT offers student training and support of Handshake as well as continuous refinement of your resume and e-portfolio. For more information about our QEP, please visit www.ollusa.edu/seek.

Clothing Closet

Unlock your potential with professional attire from Our Clothing Closet! 

Are you preparing for a job interview, internship, or career fair but need professional attire to make a great impression? Our University Clothing Closet is here to help!

The CCDT Clothing Closet provides students access to gently used professional outfits at no cost. Every student deserves to look and feel their best when pursuing career opportunities. Students should make appointments through Handshake to explore the inventory in the Clothing Closet.

NOTE: We currently accept donations of clean, lightly used professional or business casual clothing in all sizes. We cannot accept donations of pantyhose, socks, jewelry, or shoes.

Additional Resources and Support Services

The OLLU Center for Career Services and Testing is dedicated to providing all students with professional development opportunities through workshops and classroom presentations. Students can also schedule a face-to-face or virtual appointment with your Career Adviser via Handshake. Additional resources can also be found there, including,

• Cover Letter Writing Guide
• CV Guide
• Handshake Profile Completion Guide
• Resume Guide
• Salary and Compensation Guide, and much more.

Students are encouraged to participate in Special Interest Organizations on campus to build leadership skills. 

Recommended Books 

• 13 Job Search Books that will help you land a job you love-Even in Tough Times
• The New Rules of Work: The Muse Playbook for Navigating the Modern Workplace Paperback
• Harvard Business Review Books
• The Peter Principle
• The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace
• Design Your New Work Life
• Career Forward