Oregon State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 46
Next Steps: After Graduation
Oregon State students have access to all
the services of the Career Development
Center for a full year after graduation.
After that, the OSU Alumni Association
o昀昀ers career services for alumni, and
OSUConnections.org o昀昀ers networking,
job search and mentorship opportunities.
POST-GRADUATE PATHWAYS
While some people may go into the
workforce immediately after completing
an undergraduate degree, others may
continue to earn advanced degrees or
spend time in service or study abroad
before taking on a full-time job.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
While graduate school shouldn’t be
considered an assumed next step
following your bachelor’s degree, it can
be valuable for career and educational
advancement as well as higher earning
potential. Before applying, do market
research, consult professionals and
mentors in your 昀椀eld and re昀氀ect on the
pros and cons to determine if graduate
school is the right path to help you achieve
your career goals.
If you do decide to pursue graduate
studies, there’s a lot to consider. Which
program is best, should you go now, how
will you 昀椀nance it, and how do you make
yourself competitive? Take a look at these
resources to help you in the decision
process.
» A guide to preparing applications,
exploring programs and 昀椀nancing
graduate school: career.oregonstate.
edu/careered/prepare-graduateschool.
» Peterson’s Database of Graduate
Programs: petersons.com/graduateschools.
» Learn about OSU graduate programs,
admissions and funding options:
gradschool.oregonstate.edu.
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STUDYING ABROAD AND
WORKING OVERSEAS
Some students may choose to study,
travel or work abroad before entering
the workforce. Others may pursue work
in another country long term. Living,
studying and working in another country
can be a powerful experience that boosts
your intercultural 昀氀uency and makes you
a more attractive candidate for future
opportunities.
» Guide to studying abroad through OSU:
academica昀昀airs.oregonstate.edu/
osugo.
» Find jobs around the world, including
country- and city-speci昀椀c application
guides, visa guidance and H1B
application database:
online.goinglobal.com.
SERVICE
There are many pathways to pursue
service opportunities as part of a shortterm or long-term program, either during
your time at OSU or post-graduation.
Service work can provide valuable
experience to explore career pathways and
contribute to communities.
» Community Engagement and
Leadership: Short-term and part-time
service work through OSU:
cel.oregonstate.edu.
» AmeriCorps: Federal agency providing
thousands of opportunities for service
placements in communities across the
U.S.: americorps.gov.
» Peace Corps: Federal agency o昀昀ering
opportunities to serve in more than
60 countries around the world:
peacecorps.gov.
» Military Service: Serving in the military
can provide education bene昀椀ts, training
and experience that is transferable to
other careers:
veterans.oregonstate.edu.
