Student Career Resources

As an 91ֱ��student you will be able to access a range of career services.

We offer individual appointments to assist in the following topics:

Resumes
Cover Letters
CVs
Personal Statements
Graduate School Search
Internship and Job Search
Salary Negotiation
LinkedIn
And more!

We also work regularly to collaborate with student groups for presentations on professionalism, LinkedIn, and creating a brand just to name a few.

Consider attending our large career and graduate school fairs and events on campus!

Welcome Fest
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Iced to Meet You with Kona Ice
McIntosh Front Lawn by the Spirit Rock
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
11:00am-1:30pm
Description: Learn about the Polar Career Center Resources while meeting student and professional staff members. Register to attend a fall career fair for a FREE Kona Ice.

Get Professional with Kokosing
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Details TBD

Meet the Firms
McIntosh Center, Ballroom
Thursday, September 11, 2025
4:00pm-7:00pm

UPCOMING CAREER FAIR TABLING EVENTS
See locations and dates below
Description: At each tabling event, visit with a Polar Career Center staff to learn about upcoming career events, Handshake, career fair details. If you register to attend one of the career fairs, you will receive a FREE Starbucks Give-Away Coupon

McIntosh Center
Monday, September 5, 2025
11:00am-1:00pm

College of Business
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
11:00am-1:00pm

College of Engineering
Friday, September 12, 2025
11:00am-1:00pm

Library-1^st floor
Monday, September 15, 2025
11:00am-1:00pm
Dress for Success: In addition to tabling, check-out the Career Closet during this Open House event

Resume Critiques
Polar Career Center, Heterick Library 232
Monday, September 15, 2025
12:00pm-3:00pm
Description: Visit with a Polar Career staff member to have our resume critiqued prior to the Career Fair. 15-minute critiques, first come, first served.

Just in Time Career Fair Preparation
Polar Career Center, Heterick Library 232
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:00pm-6:00pm
Description: Just in Time Career Fair Preparation. Learn more about the upcoming Career Fair. Students will also be able to create their profiles for Handshake and get registered for the Career Fair. Career Fair Preparation, Interviewing Tips, Elevator Pitches and Resumes will be discussed

Suit Up
JC Penney, Lima Mall
Sunday, September 14, 2025
3:00pm-6:00pm
Description: The Polar Careers Center has partnered with JC Penney to help students acquire affordable professional clothing. 30-50% off of all attire. This includes suits, dresses, shoes, ties, and more! The sale will be at the JC Penny in the Lima Mall.

Fall Career and Graduate School Fair
King Horn Sports Center
Thursday, September 18, 2025
9:30am-12:30pm
Optional Afternoon Interviews: 12:30pm-3:30pm

· Interviews are scheduled during the morning career and graduate school fair

Description: Connect with employers hiring ALL MAJORS for internships, co-ops, and full-time job opportunities.

Click HERE to join Handshake, create a profile and register for the event (log in with 91ֱ��credentials)

Prepare for the In-Person Career Fair

Update and/or complete your Handshake Profile
Upload your resume on Handshake
Dress the part
Research each prospective employer of interest
Review and print multiple copies of your resume
Have your elevator pitch ready to go
Prepare for in-person conversations, networking and interviews
Review last minute career fair preparation tips

Science, Healthcare and Pharmacy Career and Graduate School Fair
King Horn Sports Center
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
9:30am-12:30pm
Optional Afternoon Interviews: 12:30pm-3:30pm

· Interviews are scheduled during the morning career and graduate school fair

Description: Meet with employers who are recruiting science and healthcare majors for internships, co-ops, and full-time job opportunities.

Click HERE to join Handshake, create a profile and register for the event (log in with 91ֱ��credentials)

Prepare for the In-Person Career Fair

Update and/or complete your Handshake Profile
Upload your resume on Handshake
Dress the part
Research each prospective employer of interest
Review and print multiple copies of your resume
Have your elevator pitch ready to go
Prepare for in-person conversations, networking and interviews
Review last minute career fair preparation tips

Employer Nursing Panel
McIntosh Activities
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
4:00pm-6:00pm

Click HERE to see all of our services and events

We are located on the second floor of the Heterick Library. We are open Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM and can meet in person or virtually for appointments.

Have a question but not sure if the Polar Career Center is the right resource? We are happy to help or point you in the right direction.

Call us at 419-772-2145 or email us at career@onu.edu

CAREER FAIR PREPARATION

CAREERSHIFT

COLLEGE-ARTS & SCIENCES

Center for Teacher Education (CTE)

Middle Childhood Education

HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (HBS): NURSING, MLS, HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS, PSYCHOLOGY, PRE-PROFESSIONALS

Athletic Training

Exercise Physiology

Medical Lab Science

Nursing

Psychology

HUMANITIES & GLOBAL CULTURES (HGC): ENGLISH, MODERN LANGUAGE, HISTORY (SOCIAL SCIENCES), PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION

Creative Writing

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MATHEMATICS (STM): BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS, PHYSICS, TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES

Chemistry

Construction Management

Environmental and Field Biology

SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMAN INTERACTION (SSHI): COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA STUDIES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, POLITICAL SCIENCE, SOCIOLOGY

Criminal Justice

Visual & Performing Arts (VPA): Theatre, Musical Theatre, Music, Art & Design

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