Career Services

Upcoming Career Fairs for 2010/2011!

Dates for Career Fairs sponsored or co-sponsored by the Office of Career Services at ONU are as follows:

Ohio Northern University Fall Career and Graduate School Fair, Wednesday, September 22, 2010 on the campus of ONU

for recruitment of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, and Engineering majors for full-time, co-op, and intern positions.

Ohio Northern University Pharmacy Jobs Fair, Friday, October 1, 2010 on the campus of ONU

for recruitment from The Raabe College of Pharmacy for full-time, internships, and Residencies.

OFIC CareerFest, Friday, February 4, 2011 in Columbus, Ohio at the Aladdin Shrine Center.  (ONU is a member of a 34 institution consortium)

for all majors  for internship and employment opportunities.

Ohio Northern University Spring Career Fair, Wednesday, March 9, 2011 on the campus of ONU

for recruitment of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, and Engineering majors for full-time, co-op, and intern  positions.

Collegiate EmployNet Job Fair, Friday, March 25, 2011 Toledo, OH, (ONU is a member of a 15 institution consortium)

for all majors for internship and employment opportunities.

Education Expo, Wednesday, April 6, on the campus of The University of Findlay, (ONU is a member of a seven institution consortium)

for recruitment of Education majors

For registration information contact  the Office of Career Services at career@onu.edu.

ONU alumni are always welcome to attend our career fairs.

Students:  Why Attend Career Fairs?

Students sometimes ask why they should attend career fairs when they can usually submit their resume online.  Certainly it is easier to submit online, and even at career fairs, recruiters may ask students to submit their application materials online.  So why take the time to dress professionally and show up at a career fair?

Taking the extra effort to attend career fairs shows initiative and provides networking opportunities. It also gives you the chance to talk to recruiters about the application process, what recruiters are looking for in applicants, what you should include on your resume to get you noticed, information about the corporate culture, and other valuable tips you can get only from face-to-face interaction.

Don't miss opportunities because you assume there is no need to talk to recruiters who are there to hire other majors.  Even though the recruiter may be seeking individuals from one major, their company may hire other majors as well.  For instance, if you are a business major, don't overlook opportunities with an engineering firm because you think they only hire engineers.  If a recruiter is impressed with you, they will pass along your information to the relevant people.

The importance of face-to-face conversation can not be over-emphasized.  Havng well-developed interpersonal communication skills is a necessity in the workplace and in the competitive job market.   Recruiters are looking for exceptional candidates – the career fair provides you the opportunity to prove that you are one.

Attend "Career Fair Success Strategies" sponsored by the Office of Career Services for tips on achieving success at career fairs. Watch for details about this free event and others at the Office of Career Services' "Emerging Professional Series," which will resume fall quarter, 2010.

THE OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES IS A DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AT OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY.