Major & Career Resources 


Majors & Degrees at Ohio University
    
What can I do with this major?
This resource can help you connect majors with careers. An outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities is provided for each major. Website links that provide related information about listed majors and careers are also available.

FOCUS
The Office of Career Services uses FOCUS as a tool in major and career planning. The FOCUS system enables users to discover and learn about career options related to their personal attributes. Users of FOCUS learn to make realistic decisions about their goals and plans, how to self-manage their careers, and the importance of adaptability in these times of change. Login using Access Code "ohiou329". To learn how to use focus, check out the how to video here.

OCIS
The Ohio Career Information System (OCIS) is your tool for career exploration.  OCIS provides you with the most current information to help with career and educational planning.  It can provide detailed, up-to-date descriptions of occupations and schools.  Contact the Office of Career Services at (740)593-2909 to obtain a user name and password to log into this web-based system.

Occupational Outlook
2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook was created by the U.S. Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide career information by occupation.

O*Net
O*Net provides occupational information that can assist students who are exploring majors and careers and assessing their skills and interests.

CareerBeam
CareerBeam, L.L.C. offers the best company and industry research tools, international databases, and lead generation technology available in the market.  Additionally, CareerBeam features a career development tool that includes assessments, professional and cover letter builders, and search strategy resources.

Bobcat Mentor Network
The Bobcat Mentor Network is an online database that allows you to search a database of more than 600 alumni who are ready and willing to help you develop your career. Search by college, major, geographical location or by group affiliation.To learn more about networking effectively, use the networking handout.