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With a changing economy creating a tighter job market, Ohio University graduates will have to prepare themselves differently than their peers who earned diplomas just two years ago. The University's Office of Career Services is helping graduates do just that, but alumni can assist in the effort and even take advantage of the office's workshops, seminars and career counseling. Live Chat, a new program, allows students and alumni to interact with a Career Services counselor via the Internet. "It's a great service for students who don't feel an hour-long appointment is necessary or for alumni who can't make it to campus for an appointment," says Director of Career Services Thomas Korvas. Counselors are available during posted hours each week. Students and alumni also can request a private chat to ask questions not posted in the public forum. Occasionally, professionals in various fields are available. "An excellent way for alumni to give back to the University is by listing jobs with Career Services, coming to career fairs, interviewing students on campus and remembering we can be a source for their company's human resource needs," Korvas says. Former Ohio University student Derek Talib, a technical recruiter and consultant for the state of Ohio, attends career fairs to seek out information technology students. "Career fairs provide a venue for us to meet the students and for us to let ourselves be known to them," says Talib, who also shares advice. "I give them real feedback about their resumes and stress the importance of getting experience. The market is really competitive right now, and they need to understand that." Career fairs are conducted each quarter. The Ohio University Career Fair in October attracts more than 115 organizations. Also in the fall, the Law Caravan gives students a chance to learn more about law schools. The Diversity Career Fair is held in the winter and the Teacher Recruitment Consortium in the spring. Alumni seeking jobs can access the Bobcat Online Job Search Program. Registration costs $5 for six months' service, which includes resumé referrals, online job postings and on-campus interviewing. "The main thing to keep in mind is that there are jobs out there," Korvas says. "Are they harder to find? Yes. That is why it is so important to have a multifaceted job campaign." For more information, contact Career Services at (740) 593-2909 or check out the Web site at http://www.ohio.edu/careers/. -- Jennifer Kirksey Smith