Major & Career Resources
Majors & Degrees at Ohio University
Drop-Ins
Need help deciding on a major?
Have questions about what to do after college?
Want some guidance on your resume or cover letter?
Exploring job and internship opportunities?
Monday-Friday 11:00am-5:00pm
Drop in during these times for a 10 minute appointment with a CLDC coach!
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 Career and Leadership Development Center 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. For login the username is OUAthens and the password is ohiocis03.
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.
