Career and Transfer Services

Career Services

• Can I still receive help after graduation?
• What career resources does Owens offer?
• What kind of assistance does Career & Transfer Services provide?

Career/Program Exploration

• Can Career & Transfer Services help me decide on a major?
• I am an alum of Owens Community College, and I am switching careers. Can Career & Transfer Services help me?
• What happens if I don't like the program I choose?
• What is Career Coach?
• What is Focus 2?
• What is Virtual Job Shadow?
• What kind of job can I get with my major?
• What should I do if I am interested in more than one program?

Interview Skills

• Do you offer a checklist or rubric to help prepare me for an interview?
• Is there something I can do to practice interviewing?
• What are the most common interview questions?

Job Search and Negotiation Skills

• Does Owens have a job board?
• Does Owens have a Job Fair?
• I was offered a job after graduation from Owens Community College. Can Career & Transfer Services help me with this offer?
• What can I do to prepare for my career?

Resume

• Does Owens offer assistance with creating a resume?
• How far back should I go with my employment history?
• How many references should I have?
• Is an objective necessary?
• Is it okay to add a photo to my resume?

Student Employment/Federal Work-Study

• Am I eligible for the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program?
• Can I work as a Student Employee if I do not qualify for Federal Work-Study?
• How do I apply for Off-Campus Federal Work-Study?
• How many hours a week can I work?
• How much can I earn?
• If I qualify for Federal Work-Study, am I guaranteed a job?
• What is Off-Campus Federal Work-Study?
• What is the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)?
• Who can I talk to if I have additional questions about Federal Work-Study?

Transfer Services

• Does Owens have a transfer fair?
• I plan to transfer to another college or university. What should I do first?
• What services does Career & Transfer Services provide if I want to transfer to another college or university?