Student Resources
Job search links
Links are arranged by resource type (see list below). Some links appear in more than one area. Please note: each resource link opens a new window.
OSU resources
Ohio resources
General resources
Co-op/internship resources
Academic resources
Government resources
International resources
Specialized resources
ECS job search system
The career search manager for current OSU engineering majors and recent graduates
(review eligibility requirements for graduating students and requirements for
undergraduate co-op/intern students). Upload your resume
here to apply for jobs and interviews, find out about workshops and employer events, search the ECS
employer database. After logging in, scroll down in Home/Announcements for complete instructions.
Ohio State NACElink Connect
NACElink Connect is a national job posting and resume site
listing full-time employment, internships, and co-ops, for students, recent grads, and alumni.
Free to OSU students and alumni.
Buckeye Job Board (for alumni)
The Ohio State Alumni Association hosts a free online job posting service for employers seeking to hire OSU alumni. For more information visit http://careers.ohiostatealumni.org/buckeyejobboard/ or contact the Career Exploration Office at 614/292-3503 or careerexploration@osu.edu.
Ohio State University Personnel Postings
A weekly publication of vacant positions at the University. Please note that all University and Medical Center Information Technology (IT) employment opportunities can be found in the IT section of the postings.
Ohio State Student Employment Opportunities
For OSU students, a list of jobs both on- and off-campus. The Graduate School also maintains a job bulletin board outside their office at 247/250 University Hall, 230 N Oval Mall.
The Dispatch columbusjobs.com
Job opportunities from the Columbus Dispatch, the daily newspaper. Includes job opportunities in Columbus as well as locations nationwide. Job seekers can search for current openings by keyword, location, and category.
Job Prospector
Research over 3,000 Ohio employers!
Ohio WORKFORCE 411-SCOTI (Sharing Career Opportunities & Training Information)
Ohio's statewide job matching system -- find job opportunities and career information. Hosted by the Ohio Dept of Job & Family Services.
www.superjobs.com
A resource for the job seeker interested in the Greater Cincinnati area, sponsored by the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.
America's Career InfoNet - Career Resource Library - Architecture & Engineering Occupations
A collection of online resources listing job opportunities in engineering and architecture.
DirectEmployers
An employment search engine that takes you directly to employers' job postings. Nice geographic search.
Graduating Engineer & Computer Careers Online
A career and information center for young engineering and computer science majors starting their careers.
JobWeb
JobWeb offers career and job-search advice for new college graduates, and is the online complement to the Job Choices job-search publications. You can also research selected employers at their virtual career fair. Check out the general job-search resources, too.
Michigan Talent Bank
Explore Michigan jobs on this site hosted by the Michigan Dept of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG).
Sloan Career Cornerstone Center (SCCC)
A resource center for those interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It offers an in-depth look at a variety of career fields, including profiles of
professionals, preparation tips, salary guidelines, employer lists, networking ideas, mentoring suggestions, and preparation ideas.
Tech-Interns.com
A gateway to internships and research opportunities in science and engineering fields, for both undergraduate and graduate students.
USA JOBS
The US government's official site for jobs and employment information.
Ohio State NACElink
A national job posting and resume site listing internships and co-ops for students, as well as full-time employment opportunities for recent grads and alumni. Free to OSU students and alumni.
AIESEC
World's largest student-run exchange organization, dedicated to increasing cultural understanding and cooperation through running an international paid-internship program.
Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)
A variety of programs for students and recent graduates, including paid environmental internships.
Federal jobs...making the difference - How to find & apply for Federal government internships & careers
The government anticipates significant numbers of openings around the country. Plus, did you know that Federal agencies may help you pay back up to $10,000 per year of your student loans and some agencies may pick up the tab if you decide to pursue a graduate degree.
IAESTE
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience.
Internships-USA
Provides full, up-to-date information on over 2,800 organizations offering internships & summer jobs for students. Select "The Internship Series on Line" and enter username (prof) and password (exper).
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
NASA sponsors a variety of work opportunities for students, including SCEP (Student Career Experience Program). If you're interested in a co-op with NASA, stop by 199 Hitchcock Hall and ask for the recommendation letter request form.
Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
OAI offers aerospace internship, scholarship, and fellowship opportunties for undergraduate and graduate students.
Ohio State Student Employment Opportunities
For OSU students, a list of jobs both on- and off-campus. The Graduate School also maintains a job bulletin board outside their office at 247/250 University Hall, 230 N Oval Mall.
Studentjobs.gov
Federal job opportunities for students. Sponsored by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the US Dept of Education's Financial Assistance office.
Tech-Interns.com
A gateway to internships and research opportunities in science and engineering fields, for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Academic resources
Academic360.com
Internet resources for the academic job seeker.
American Society for Engineering Education
Engineering faculty and research positions.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Faculty and research positions as well as positions outside academe.
HigherEdJobs.com
Job database focused exclusively on college and university positions.
Landing an Academic Job
Observations and opinions about the faculty hiring process, courtesy of Jonathan A. Dantzig, Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
PhDs.org
Job postings--academic and non-academic--for PhDs in engineering and the sciences. The section on non-academic careers includes a number of very useful articles on job search strategies. Useful information for postdocs as well.
Government resources
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
NASA sponsors a variety of work opportunities for students, including SCEP (Student Career Experience Program). If you're interested in a co-op with NASA, stop by 199 Hitchcock Hall and ask for the recommendation letter request form.
Federal jobs...making the difference - How to find & apply for Federal government internships & careers
The government anticipates significant numbers of openings around the country. Plus, did you know that Federal agencies may help you pay back up to $10,000 per year of your student loans and some agencies may pick up the tab if you decide to pursue a graduate degree.
Studentjobs.gov
Federal job opportunities for students. Sponsored by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the US Dept of Education's Financial Assistance office.
USA JOBS
The US government's official site for jobs and employment information.
International resources
AIESEC
World's largest student-run exchange organization, dedicated to increasing cultural understanding and cooperation through running an international paid-internship program.
Career Forums
Career site for Japanese-English bilinguals, with information on their career fair/forum events in the US (Los Angeles, Boston, New York) as well as London and Tokyo.
Citizenship & Immigration Canada
General information about Canada's immigration process.
Canadian Consulate General - Immigration Section
More information about Canada's immigration process (HTML version of PowerPoint slideshow).
Hobsons
A global publisher of education and career resources.
Hobsons International MBA Search
IAESTE
The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience.
Rikunabi
A free job search site for Japanese-speaking students.
Sweden - Finding work in Sweden
From Chalmers University (Goteborg, Sweden), links to information on finding a job in Sweden.
Specialized resources
ACS Careers
A comprehensive online career and employment site exclusively for the chemical sciences community, hosted by the American Chemical Society.
AgCareers.com
Online career resource for the North American agriculture industry.
AIChE - Careers & Employment
The career services area of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers site.
ASME - Career Center
The careers section of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Aviation Week's AviationWeek.com
Worldwide job listing of aviation and aerospace professional positions.
BioSpace
Provider of web-based resources and information to the life science industry. Check out their Career Center.
ConstructionWebLinks.com
Informational web site for professionals in architecture, engineering and construction management, including job and career opportunities.
CorrosionJobs.com
Employment resource for the corrosion industry.
Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)
A variety of programs for students and recent graduates, including paid environmental internships.
Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI)
OAI offers aerospace internship, scholarship, and fellowship opportunties for undergraduate and graduate students.
Opportunity NOCS
Job listings for nonprofit organizations.
PhDs.org
Job postings--academic and non-academic--for PhDs in engineering and the sciences. The section on non-academic careers includes a number of very useful articles on job search strategies. Useful information for postdocs as well.
New Scientist Jobs
Jobs in science (incorporating ScienceJobs.com and in association with Cell Press).
Science's Next Wave
A weekly electronic journal -- and a unique career development resource specifically for graduate students and post-docs.