Career News

Senior Interview

Schedule an appointment to discuss your future plans and receive some freebies.To schedule an appointment call 826-8084 or see Joy in the Career Center, TOC room 203.

Resume and Interview Workshops

Resume and interview workshops will be scheduled at various dates and times throughout the semester. Check the events calendar on our website. Workshops are open to all students.

Ohio Biomedical and Pharma Career Fair

Will be held on May 23, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Columbus-Worthington. Free to attend. For more information and to register: www.bioohio.com/Event1.aspx

Pharmacy Day

The College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University will offer an open house where students will be able to visit a professional practice lab, discuss the admissions process and take a tour of campus. The event will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2012, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. in the student lounge of Parks Hall. Please visit www.scarletandgray.osu.edu and use the access code rx512 to register for this event.

Summer Open House

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine will hold an open house on Friday, June 29, 2012, for students interested in becoming an osteopathic physician and wish to learn more about WVSOM. For more information call 1-888-276-7836.

Teacher Job Fair

Will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Person High School, Roxboro, North Carolina, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. sponsored by the Human Resources Deopartment of the Person County Schools. Please see website for further information at www.person.k12.nc.us.

What You Don't Know Will Cost You Interviews and Jobs

Career Strategy and Business on Boarding Series gives you skills to get and keep your job. Get the latest infomation on how to organize your job search, plan your career, build a network, develop killer resumes, create your own personal brand, use social media and make a fantastic impression during the first 90 days at your new job.

Participate in one or all of the presentations that will be presented in the Career Center from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays starting on March 14. Listed below are the dates and topics.

March 14 - Personal Branding
March 21 - Networking
March 28 - Social Media Networking
April 4 - Career Planning
April 11 - First Job
April 18 - Job Skills
April 25 - Career Choice
May 2 - Interviewing
May 9 - Campus to Career

Ohio Legislative Service Commission Internship

The Ohio General Assembly, through the Ohio Legislative Service Commission (LSC), has sponsored a legislative internship program for over 45 years. This unique program was founded to provide participants of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences with an introduction to state government and to promote careers in public service. Traditionally, twenty fellows are assigned to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly, two with the Ohio Government Telecommunications/The Ohio Channel, and one or two with the LSC research or fiscal staff.

LSC Fellows assigned to the General Assembly provide staff assistance to Ohio's elected officials and gain practical experience in the legislative process and legislative research. Responsibilities may include policy research, assisting with legislation, constituent assistance, communication needs (speeches, press releases, newsletters, correspondence, etc.), and various administrative duties. Complete details about the internship and application instructions can be found at http://www.lsc.state.oh.us. Application deadline is April 1, 2012.

Are You Registered on LinkedIn

The world's largest professional network that will connect you to trusted contacts and help you exchange knowledge, ideas and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. Make sure you join the Muskingum University Professional network so you gain networking opportunities with Muskingum alumni. Photo sessions will be held on February 16 and 23 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again on February 15 and 22 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Teacher Recruitment Consortium (TRC)

On Friday, April 20, at Ohio University in Athens from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. teacher candidates will have an opportunity to schedule interviews and interview with school representatives from Ohio and out-of-state. Register in Career Services by Monday, April 2. By registering early you will be able to review a list of schools that will be in attendance so you can better prepare yourself for a beneficial day. A $5.00 registration fee is required. Open to May and December graduates as well as other Muskingum alumni that will be licensed to teach in August.

GMAT Testing

In June 2012, the GMAT exam will introduce Integrated Reasoning. This groundbreaking section is designed to measure a test taker's ability to evaluate information presented in new formats and from multiple sources--skills necessary for management students to succeed in a technologically rich world.

The test will remain 3 hours, 30 minutes (four hours with breaks). The Analytical Writing Assessment will be streamlined from two 30-minute essays to one Analysis of an Argument essay. More information is available on changes at www:gmac.com/gmac/TheGMAT/NextGenerationGMATInfoCenter.

GRE Testing

The GRE General Test was changed as of August 1, 2011. It is more test-taker friendly designed; new types of questions; plus important score reporting timing you need to know. Learn more at www.ets.org/gre/excitingchanges.

Job Posting Site

All job postings are a part of College Central Network database (CCN). To view job postings, go to Career Services homepage and click on CCN. Register and view the many job opportunities that are posted daily. Local and national jobs can be viewed by company name, position title and/or zip code. Also a great database to post your resume on for employers to review.

GRE, GMAT, and PraxisTest Booklets

Test booklets for the GRE, GMAT, and Praxis are available in the Career Services Center.

Nace Salary Survey

Muskingum participates in the National Association of Colleges and Employers Salary Survey, a study surveying career services offices at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

The survey reports offers, not acceptances, with no limit on the number of offers per student. In order for us to provide NACE with accurate information your cooperation is necessary. Please notify the Career Services office of every offer you receive, whether it results from on-campus recruitment or from your own job search. We have forms which must be forwarded monthly.