OSU Career Services

Our Student Employee & Student Employer of the Year wall just received its latest update! 🧡

This week, we updated our Student Employee of the Year wall, celebrating the many students and that have gone above and beyond over the years. These names represent hard work, leadership, mentorship and service.

Our newest addition, Zoe Thompson, joins a long line of outstanding student employees whose contributions have left a lasting impact on Oklahoma State University.

We’re proud to showcase the students and employers who invest their time, talent and energy into making OSU a better place. Thank you to all who have been part of this tradition and congratulations to those recognized on our wall.

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Your internship can either be a line on your resume or a launchpad for your career. The difference is usually strategy.

Before Day 1:
• Set goals for what you actually want to learn
• Research the company and your team
• Reach out to past interns
• Prepare a quick intro about yourself

The interns who stand out usually start preparing before the internship even begins.

Some legacies deserve to be celebrated. 🎉

The Student Affairs Hall of Fame highlights members of the OSU community whose leadership, service and support have helped shaped the lives of students. Know someone who has made a meaningful impact? Nominate them today. 🧡

Learn more and submit your nominations 👉 https://bit.ly/4txCDz0

Most interns wait until the end of summer to remember what they accomplished. Big mistake.

Keep a running note with 3 things:
• Projects → what you worked on + results
• People → who you met and want to stay connected with
• Performance → feedback you received

Spend 5 minutes updating it each week.

Makes resume updates, interviews and LinkedIn posts way easier later.

We had a great time at the HireOklahoma event on Tuesday! 🤠🧡

This event brings together students and alumni from universities across the state with 75+ employers actively hiring, creating another valuable opportunity for students to get directly in front of employers, make meaningful connections and explore future career possibilities.

At Career Services, this is our why. We believe every employer interaction has the potential to open a door for a student. Whether it’s gaining insight into an industry, building confidence through conversation or discovering a new opportunity, these moments help students take important steps toward their future careers.

We’re proud to advocate for OSU students and create opportunities that connect them with employers, expand their networks and support their success during their time at OSU and beyond.

Thank you to the employers and partners investing in our students’ futures. We are excited to continue building pathways for Cowboy success!

Clothing drive today for the career closet 👏 Check out this map for simple drop-off directions to support Claudia’s Career Closet at Oklahoma State University.

By donating professional clothing, shoes and accessories, you’re helping students show up confidently for interviews, internships and career opportunities.

📍 Drop-Off Location:
Classroom Building parking lot
201 S. Hester St., Stillwater, OK 74078

🕗 Donation Drive Hours:
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

📅 Upcoming Donation Days:
• May 14
• June 11
• July 30

Volunteers will be on-site to help unload donations and make drop-off quick and convenient.

A more convenient drop-off. A simple way to make a lasting impact for students.

Tomorrow, May 14, is the first of three summer donation drive dates for the the Career Closet!

We accept donations year-round, but these special summer drop-off days make it quick and easy to donate professional clothing that helps OSU students prepare for interviews, internships and careers.

Stop by the Classroom Building parking lot anytime from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for easy drive-up drop off. Volunteers will be on-site to assist with donations.

Additional summer donation dates:
• June 11
• July 30

Accepted donation items:
• Suits, blazers and dress pants/skirts
• Dress shirts and blouses
• Shoes, belts, ties and accessories

Join the Academic Job Market Intensive, a 2-day summer workshop designed to help you navigate the faculty search process with confidence. Across 12 expert-led sessions, you’ll refine your materials, sharpen your interview skills, and gain a competitive edge.

🗓 July 14–15
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

Day 1 topics include:
• Job search strategy + academic career tools
• CV development + letters of application
• Online presence
• Faculty panel with hiring committee experience

👉 Register for Day 1: https://slate.okstate.edu/manage/login?realm=&r=/register/?id=f9c48829-b0a6-4c62-8fd6-fd7e9fc1d0f6

Day 2 topics include:
• Teaching + research statements
• Interview preparation
• Teaching-focused roles
• Start-up package negotiation

👉 Register for Day 2: https://slate.okstate.edu/manage/login?realm=&r=/register/?id=df81910b-9f27-4ec9-8ba3-484f045ab5b3