FAQ

What are your hours?
Regular hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are generally closed from noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch. It is possible to schedule appointments outside regular hours on an individual basis.

Where is the Career Center located?
We are located in the brick building shared with the business office on the corner of Grove and Home Streets. The entrance is located directly across the street from Mayne Hall.

What do I do if I want to see a staff career counselor?
You may stop by the Center or call 823-1456 to make an appointment. Most appointments can be scheduled within a day or two.

What can you do if I need help choosing or changing my major?
There are many strategies for discovering your career potential. Career interest inventories such as the Strong Interest Inventory or the Campbell Interest and Skill Survey are frequently used, as well as a personality inventory, The Kiersey Temperment Sorter. A skills card sort and a work values inventory are other important tools in helping you choose an appropriate career direction. You may also be interested in the interactive software program FOCUS II that can supplement career counseling.

I have a major, but I don't know what I want to do with it. How can you help?
There are many resources available to help you explore career options related to a college major---books in the career resource library, on-line resources, and one of the best sources of first-hand information, our alumni Cardinal Network. A staff career counselor can help you explore various options and direct you to the resources that will be most helpful.

How can the Career Center help with my search for an internship?
Looking for an internship is very similar to looking for a job, so we can help you with each step of the process, including writing your resume and preparing for an interview. The Career Center has an extensive list of internship opportunities as well as information about companies that provide internships. We can also help you look for online internship openings and information.

Can someone critique my resume and cover letter?
Absolutely. We suggest you pick up free Resume and Cover Letter Handbooks for samples, prepare a rough draft, and drop it off at our office. Give us at least one full day to look at it. You may receive written feedback or may be asked to make an appointment to go over it in person.

What kind of graduate school resources do you have?
We have application information for most of the entrance examinations such as the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. Peterson's Guides lists all graduate programs in the United States, searchable by field of study. The Graduate School Handbook provides a comprehensive application time line and "to-do" list. Informational brochures about individual programs and books on a variety of graduate school-related topics are also available.

Do you have information about specific employers?
Information about a number of employers can be found in our employer files and binders. Some employers have provided us with informational videotapes. We can also instruct you on the best way to research employers on the Internet.

Does Otterbein sponsor any job fairs?
Yes. We are co-sponsors of the Collegiate Job and Internship Fair held each spring.

Do company recruiters ever come to campus to interview for full-time positions or internships?
Yes, each year a number of recruiters come to campus, interviewing for a variety of positions in education, business, computer science, health and other areas. These visits are advertised in a variety of ways, including the Ottervine, through academic departments, and on Job Direct. See On-Campus Interviewing JobDirect.