Getting a Dam Job | Career Development Center | Student Affairs

Ready to find your next job or internship, but not sure where to start? We can help with that.

"Getting a Dam Job" is OSU's signature career workshop series, designed to equip you no matter where you are on the college-to-career journey. Workshop topics vary each term; attend just one or the entire series.

Upcoming Workshops

Spring 2025

For Spring 2025, our workshops focus on topics like: graduate school decision-making, the power of networking, and last-minute job search tips.

Government Jobs Beyond Federal Employment

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. PT

Location: Virtual
Join us to learn how you can pivot your job search efforts from federal government employment to comparable opportunities at state and local governments, as well as private employers. This workshop will introduce you to strategies, mindsets, and tools that will help you find alternative opportunities and take action. We will also identify approaches to maintain resiliency during the job search, prioritizing your self-care and goal setting.

Graduate School Decision-Making and Applications

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. PT

Location: Hybrid
Deciding to pursue your education beyond a bachelor's degree is a big decision. From determining which graduate degree to earn to finding money to pay for it, preparing for graduate school can require more than a year of planning. This virtual workshop will provide you with tips and resource for exploring your degree options, completing your application materials, and paying for school. Additionally, current OSU graduate students will be on this virtual event to talk about their experiences applying to graduate programs and provide insights on being a grad student.

Oops! I Still Need a Job or Internship

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 5-6 p.m. PT

Location: Virtual
It’s not too late to find a great job or internship for this summer or beyond—many employers are still actively recruiting Beavers! Join our workshop now to get essential tips and strategies that will streamline your search and help you find the right career opportunity before the summer arrives.

Leveraging Your Dam Network

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | noon-1:30 p.m. PT

Location: CH2M Hill Alumni Center
Networking. Everyone says you should do it, but where do you start? Who should you network with? What if they don't respond? Good news! As an OSU student you have a pre-built network that's there to support you. Our OSU alumni are a huge part of your network and are excited to help you navigate your career journey. Come learn some networking tips and tricks, then apply them during a mix and mingle event with our amazing alumni, knowing that they been where you are now.