What can OSCAS help me with?
OSCAS offers a range of career services depending on the time of year.
During the bi-annual Career Week, you can attend workshops and meet with the OSCAS team for the following:
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Resume and cover letter review
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Interview preparation
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Job search strategies
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Networking and community building
Outside of Career Week, you can meet with an Academic Advisor for a high-level career conversation or request a review of your materials.
How do I schedule an appointment?
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BSN students can schedule a high-level career conversation with an Advisor at z.umn.edu/BSNAdvising
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Watch your email for details about Career Week (typically held Oct/November and February) including appointment information, workshop schedule, and registration links
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MN Students - contact Alexa Squire ([email protected])
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DNP and PhD Students - please work with your faculty advisor but Kathryn Schwartz Eckhardt ([email protected]) is available for general career advice as well
How do I prepare for an appointment?
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Start by reviewing the resources on this website.
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Generate a list of questions for your meeting.
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If you are scheduling a resume or cover letter review:
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Use this website as a guide to draft or revise your materials before scheduling your meeting.
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Submit the materials you would like reviewed at least two business days before your appointment. You can email these to your Advisor if you did not include them when scheduling.
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Where will my appointment take place?
Your appointment location or link will be provided in the confirmation email you receive. Students are now able to choose from multiple appointment modalities. In-person appointments are held in 2-139 Weaver-Densford (Twin Cities) and 390 University Square (Rochester) according to Advisor schedule. Virtual appointments take place over Zoom.