Is the cover letter dead? With so many internship and job application processes being completely virtual and submitted through an online platform, it might seem like the need for a cover letter has gone away. But it hasn’t… it’s evolved! Listen in as Career Coach Erin McAlahney talks about why cover letters are still relevant, even if they aren’t printed on 24 pound linen, ivory paper.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, it sped up the changes in the ways we work and interact. Two years in, virtual interviews are here to stay. There are a lot of benefits to interviewing virtually, and there are some drawbacks. However, it's highly probable that your next interview will be done online. In today's episode we hear from Jacob Hershberger, a campus recruiter with Key Bank, and Mitch Radakovich, a product supply data scientist with Proctor and Gamble. Maggie Kruth, a Career Coach in our department also weighs in.

If you’ve interacted with Career Success at all (or if you follow our social media) you’re no doubt aware of The Buckeye Advantage. And while you probably know in your gut that being a Buckeye gives you an edge, you may not have specific examples of why. Today, we chat with Career Coach Richard Fajardo about The Buckeye Advantage, and what it is.

An unfortunate reality of job seeking is that there are nefarious parties looking to take advantage of individuals who are trying to find an exciting professional opportunity. Most job posting sites have checks and job post parameters in place to prevent this, but inevitably, the occasional fraudulent employer or job posting sneaks through. Today, we’re going to learn about what Career Success and Ohio State are doing to combat this problem and explore a few ways you can protect yourself!

Michael Yotive is a Senior Mobile Developer and Instructor with Big Nerd Ranch, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Don't skip this episode if you're not a CIS major... As a larger company, they employ a lot of non-tech people in supporting roles. We're looking at Big Nerd Ranch and thinking about all the other companies that have hiring needs outside of their primary industry. Just because a company is in one industry doesn't mean that's all they hire for... Opportunities abound!

Resources:

- https://www.bignerdranch.com/about-us/careers/

- http://go.osu.edu/careersuccess

Picking references... Who do you ask? How do you ask? When do you ask? If you're looking for tips on these questions, tune in to this episode of Getting Ahead With Career Success!

RESOURCES:

https://go.osu.edu/MeetYourCareerCoach

https://go.osu.edu/PCCHours

http://go.osu.edu/guidesandtips

Today, we’re asking the question “Does the decision to study abroad impact your career preparation?” Spoiler alert: it does! By its very nature, studying abroad will expand your awareness and understanding of different cultures and different societies, helping you learn to bridge differences, and embrace diversity. But cultural skills and competencies are not the only competencies you can expect to develop. When you factor in the ways you prepare for your trip, the communication and travel plans you’ll need to make, and learning to get around in a new city, you’ll gain confidence in your ability to navigate through new experiences.

RESOURCES:

> https://oia.osu.edu/

> Arts and Sciences Study Abroad Info Sessions at 2:30 on Thursdays and 4:30 on Wednesdays.

> Teach For America Careers: https://www.teachforamerica.org/careers

> Buckeyes Abroacast (Podcast)https://oia.osu.edu/units/education-abroad/buckeyes-abroadcasts/

Every job search comes with some challenges, and the pandemic has only presented additional challenges for job seekers. In today's episode, we spoke with Dr. Lisa Miller, a lecturer in the Department of Psychology of The Ohio State University about how you can prepare for your job search, and how you can better process challenges and roadblocks. AND we interview Dr. Christina Rideout about the Career Counseling and Support Services available to all students at Ohio State.

Resources:

ccss.osu.edu/make-appointment/about-us/

go.osu.edu/CareerSuccess

No matter what stage of you internship or career search you're in, students at The Ohio State University have great resources available! The database resources at Thompson Library, the Guides and Tip Sheets available on the Career Success site, or connecting with your Career Coach to identify a search strategy can give you the tools you need to be prepared for any interview!

RESOURCES:

https://guides.osu.edu/job_interview

http://go.osu.edu/guidesandtips

As the nation moves forward through COVID-19, many businesses have found that they appreciate the flexibility of having a remote workforce, and plan to maintain this work arrangement in some capacity moving forward. I spoke with two professionals who work and recruit in the virtual space to get some tips for staying on task, and connecting with your co-workers.