1. Careers

Careers

Grow Your Career. Start Early. Get Ahead.

Career opportunities develop over time—intentionally, as you explore, make connections, and get experience. Our resources will catalyze your professional life.

Career opportunities develop over time—intentionally, as you explore, make connections and get experience. According to career projections, you’ve picked a good major. Between 2015 and 2020, there will be an estimated 57,900 average annual openings for graduates with bachelor’s or higher degrees in food, agriculture, renewable resources and the environment. (USDA Employment Outlook Report). We want your Oregon State University degree to take you far beyond college. These resources can help catalyze your professional life.

 

Get Going With Handshake

 Explore employers and jobs, search and apply, make career advisor appointments and register for career events — all in ONE SPOT.

As an Oregon State student, you are automatically given a Handshake profile; all you have to do is fill out your experience and interests and it will recommend jobs for you. Plus, if you make your profile public, employers can contact you directly.

The more you do with Handshake, the more you’ll get out of it.

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Career Advising

Meet with Katie, our College of Agricultural Sciences career advisor. She is a free resource who can help you navigate career paths, job search strategies, interviewing skills, networking, resumes/cover letters and more.

katie.harvey@oregonstate.edu | StAg 148
Make an appointment through Beaver Hub today! >

Career Development Center

 A team of career assistants is standing by to review your resume or cover letter, no matter what your major. Drop in and see them any time!

  • Drop-in hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (except during holidays and school breaks)
  • Kerr Administration Building, first floor
Check out the Career Development Center here! >