Networking

 

NETWORKING RESOURCES

With over 500,000 alumni worldwide, the support we provide extends far beyond our main campus in Columbus. We offer several ways to connect with fellow alumni both locally and globally. Staff members are available to provide individual assistance in person, through Skype, via email and phone. Please call 614-292-3314 or 800-635-8944 to schedule an appointment, and follow us on Twitter at @OSUAACAREERS. Our website offers details on career consultations, events, and webinar resources.

Alumnifire

Alumnifire is an online professional networking and mentoring tool for Ohio State alumni, students, and staff to exchange industry expertise and career advice. Connect online through LinkedIn, Facebook, or email at https://osu.alumnifire.com/.

  • Connect with OSU alumni online for career advice, informational interviews, or shadowing experiences
  • Find a mentor or networking contact in your field
  • Seek an internship or permanent job through fellow Buckeyes

Alumni Career Connection

Alumni Career Connection is our career management system which contains a job board, résumé database, and career resources. Alumni can view and apply for career opportunities with employers seeking experienced candidates. Register at www.go.osu.edu/AlumniCareerConnection. Employers post job opportunities and search for qualified candidates through the résumé database via www.go.osu.edu/osualumniconsortium.

HireOhio Alumni Career Fair

There are two fairs per year specifically targeted to alumni here at Ohio State. The next will be held on June 5, 2017 in the Ohio Union, 2nd Floor. Registration details will soon be available on go.osu/AlumniCareerManagement. On that site, you’ll find links to other upcoming career fairs open to Ohio State alumni and regional networking events.

Buckeye Network

The official career networking group of The Ohio State University Alumni Association is housed on LinkedIn, www.linkedin.com. The Ohio State University Buckeye Network is for alumni, current students, and current staff and faculty who are in the process of choosing a career, making a career transition, or who simply want to network to enhance their career.

Clubs and Societies

Alumni Association Clubs are based in more than 100 locations around the world. Over 40 Alumni Association Societies link those who share common interests and backgrounds. The communities page, https://www.osu.edu/alumni/communities/, provides the opportunity to connect with these groups, the membership directory, and volunteer opportunities.