Role of the Team - To assist with the marketing and promotion of Career Services events, programs and services.

• Provide ongoing student input and feedback to improve Career Services communications and marketing
  
• Help plan and implement marketing blitzes and promotions that will appeal to students
  
• Advertise events through street team marketing and flyering
  
• Assist at Career Fairs and special events
  
• Represent Career Services at various campus events

Working Groups of CareerCATs:

• The Research and Development team collects data on and assesses the needs and preferences of the current student population.  This team will provide recommendations for marketing, programming and services based on the information they collect.
  
• The Programming team designs and develops programming and outreach activities (based on information provided by the R&D Team) designed to enhance the awareness of Career Services across campus. 
  
• The Creative Design and Technology team designs and creates various marketing and publicity tools (i.e. flyers, posters, websites, Facebook ads, PowerPoint presentations, etc.) that will be utilized in Career Services marketing efforts.
  
• The External Relations team establishes and maintains a working relationship between the CareerCATs and organizations that recruit at OU.  Activities could include, but are not limited to, escorting employers to lunch during on campus recruitment visits or networking with employers at career fairs.

Benefits of Participation - Students who volunteer have the opportunity to participate in special projects based on their unique interests and talents.

• Develop highly marketable skills: leadership, communication, marketing, public relations and organizational
  
• Obtain valuable experience to build your resume
  
• Interface with employers, administrators and career services staff at an exclusive level
  
• Possibly receive internship credit

Commitment Required of Team Members:

• Attend one meeting per month to provide input and feedback (some e-meetings)
  
• Volunteer to assist with projects based on your interests and talents as needed
  
• Represent Career Services in a professional manner at all times
  
• Look for opportunities to enhance the image of Career Services on campus
  
• Maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA
  

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How to Apply:



***Print out the application and drop it off at our office located at Baker University Center room 533.

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If you have any questions:

1) Contact Sarah Meadows or Kevin Duresky at 593-2909

2) email career.services@ohio.edu

3) Or stop by our office located on the 5th floor of Baker University Center.

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Timeline:

May 21 - Applications Due

May 19 - 28 - Interviews (20 minutes)

May 29 - Applicants will be notified of team member selections

June 4 - CareerCATs Meeting (7:00 p.m. in Baker 503)