Resources

Events

Be sure to check out the OBU Career Portal for upcoming events - information sessions, workshops, etc. Upload a resume that can be seen by employers, take an interest survey. Need help? Contact the Career Development office for a walk-through of the Career Portal.

Fall 2021 Career Fairs

Take the links below and check out the registered recruiters. Then, sign-in to your Career Portal account and RSVP for the fair(s). Don't miss an opportunity to make a great connection!

October 5, All-Majors Career/Internship Fair - This fair is for all students seeking an internship/full-time opportunity.
October 27, Graduate and Professional School Fair - Are you considering furthering your education after OBU? Take this opportunity to connect with representatives who can give you advice on the application process, timelines, etc. Seminaries included!
November 3, Camp Recruitment Fair - Typically for summer camp recruitment; great opportunity to connect with a representative who can fill you in on what it is really like to work at a camp and also provide information about full-time or internship opportunities.

Career/Major Planning

"I have NO idea what I want to major in!" That statement is extremely common among freshmen and sophomores … even juniors and seniors, at times. Use the link below to research opportunities within different majors.

Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviewing and More

The goal of a resume is not to get you a job. Seriously! The goal of a resume is to land you an interview. Keeping that fact in mind can help relieve some of the pressure usually associated with creating a resume.

Use Optimal Resume to build yours. Tutorials and samples are available for reference, including that all important list of action words.

Class Plans

To be sure you are on a successful career track, view the checklists below for suggestions of what to do each year.

Will You Be Career Ready?

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified eight competencies that employers are looking for in recent grads. Are you ready?

Student Business Cards

Fill out an order form to receive a set of business cards. Be ready to impress prospective employers.

Job Search Tools

OBU Career Portal - Oklahoma Baptist University's online recruitment system for jobs and internships; the official job listing service that provides employers, OBU students and alumni the ability to directly interact with each other.
- Register today to begin your search and application process for positions, register for career fair events, connect with employers, take an interest assessment and more. Once you have a great resume prepared, be sure to upload it to use for employer review and applying for jobs.
Use LinkedIn Jobs to harness the power of your network to uncover insights such as whom you know at a company, providing you an edge in your job search. Leverage the world’s largest professional network to build relationships and connect with opportunity.
- Be sure to check out the Alumni tab on the Oklahoma Baptist University page.
- Check out LinkedIn for Education for great "how to" resources.