At your Service!
Whether you're a student or alumni, on or off campus, our career professionals are available to connect you with information, resources, and services that meet all of your career and employment needs.
Instant Career Assistance
Quick answers to career questions, Virtual Assistants are available 24/7/365 through 800-937-ODU1 and instant messaging.
Cyber Career Center
Drop-ins are welcome, from Resume Reviews to Mock Interviews visit the Cyber Career Center in 2202 Webb Center.
College Satelitte Offices
Visit your Intern/Co-op Coordinator and Career Liaision in your college or schedule an appointment through ODU CareerLink.
Cyber Career Coach
Career assistance from a distance, for Resume Reviews and Career Advice, a Cyber Coach will point you in the right direction.
Student Employment
Find a job, on or off campus, student employment manages programs to help you get experience and meet expenses.
ODU CareerLink
Jobs and resources posted just for you; don't miss out on an opportunity, login for appointments, interviews, and events.
Career Courses
Earn credit while you gain valuable skills you will use throughout your academic and professional career.
Find the right major and career path, adjust to college and the world of work, and learn how to be successful securing jobs, internships, and a career.
Career Events $ Distance Learning
Orientations, Programs, and Events bring together career profesionals and expert employer both live and from a distance.
Career & Major Exploration (UNIV 120)
Explore your individual interests and discover career resources that help you define your goals and develop strategies to achieve them. Self-assessment and individualized consultations get you on your path to success (1 credit hour).
LEAP Workplace Readiness (UNIV 195)
Engage in self-reflection and work place skill enhancement applicable to the Learn and Earn Advantage Program (LEAP) and the world of work. Develop self-presentation, work ethic, team membership, professional communication, independence and initiative, and see the "Big Picture" in relation to everyday workplace issues (1 credit hour, must have a LEAP Award to register).
Career Implementation (UNIV 200)
Gain an in-depth view of the career process, from internships and cooperative education through professional development and lifelong learning. Learn to navigate the job search process, practice interview skills, and evaluate a job offer in order to make a smooth transition from the classroom to the world of work (1 credit hour).
Career Engagement (UNIV 400)
If you're interested in getting an advantage as you search for your first professional position, this is the course for you! Instructors help facilitate the job search process and prepare you for a new job. Learn more about resumes, social media, networking, interviewing, and being successful in your new position (1 credit hour).
Earn a Certificate of Career Experience
Beverly Forbes
- Dir Experiential Ed Programs
- 132 Kaufman Hall
- Norfolk, VA 23529
- 757-683-5341
- bforbes@odu.edu
College of Engineering
- Outline a program of study specific to your major
- Document cooperative education experience
- Decrease supervised hours required for professional registration
- Certify completion requirements to be credited on your official transcript
Upon completion of the course requirements for the Certificate of Career Experience, students are required to submit this form to their Career Management Center Liaison for submission to the Registrar's Office. The Certificate of Career Experience will be designated on the official transcript.
Certificate Core:
| UNIV 200 | Career Implementation OR | Credits |
| UNIV 400 | Career Engagement |
1 |
| 367/368 | Cooperative Education/Internship | 3 |
| TOTAL | 4 |
Engineering Curriculum Courses (Minimum of 12 credit hours):
Career Events
Career orientations, seminars, and events help you learn and develop the skills you need.
Jun 18
Rhythm of College Life - Freshmen Preview Parents...
06/18/2013 1:30 PM - 06/18/2013 2:30 PM
The Rhythm of College Life - issues that Affect students in the first year. A presentation for parents at Preview ( More )
Jun 20
Using Social Media In Your Job Search
06/20/2013 7:00 PM - 06/20/2013 8:00 PM
By the end of this presentation, students will be better understand -Their Social IQ -Be able to manage their social image -Learn... ( More )
Jun 25
ODU Mid Summer Career Fair
06/25/2013 11:00 AM - 06/25/2013 2:00 PM
Employers will be recruiting for all majors. Full time, part time, and internship opportunities will be available. Tuesday, June 25th,... ( More )
Jun 28
LEAP & FWS Student Employment Information Sessions
06/28/2013 12:30 PM - 06/28/2013 1:30 PM
Information on the LEAP and FWS programs and assistance in applying. The Career Management Center provides information sessions for... ( More )
Jul 24
Using Social Media In Your Job Search
07/24/2013 6:00 PM - 07/24/2013 7:00 PM
By the end of this presentation, students will be better understand -Their Social IQ -Be able to manage their social image -Learn... ( More )
Jul 26
LEAP & FWS Student Employment Information Sessions
07/26/2013 12:30 PM - 07/26/2013 1:30 PM
Information on the LEAP and FWS programs and assistance in applying. The Career Management Center provides information sessions for... ( More )
Aug 30
LEAP & FWS Student Employment Information Sessions
08/30/2013 12:30 PM - 08/30/2013 1:30 PM
Information on the LEAP and FWS programs and assistance in applying. The Career Management Center provides information sessions for... ( More )
Sep 12
Sport Management Internship Workshop
09/12/2013 12:30 PM - 09/12/2013 1:30 PM
Sep 12
Business & Arts and Letters Resume Workshop
09/12/2013 12:30 PM - 09/12/2013 1:30 PM
Your resume introduces you to potential employers - Find out how to write one that will make a good impression and help you get results. ( More )
Sep 17
Accounting Career Fair
09/17/2013 12:00 PM - 09/17/2013 3:00 PM
This job fair is designed exclusively for accounting and finance majors and minors. It will provide the perfect opportunity to talk to... ( More )
Sep 19
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
09/19/2013 12:30 PM - 09/19/2013 1:30 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Sep 26
Huntington Ingalls Industries Day - Newport News...
09/26/2013 10:00 AM - 09/26/2013 2:00 PM
Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding, IT division is seeking computer engineering, computer engineering technology, computer science,... ( More )
Oct 3
Business and Arts & Letters: Job Search Strategies
10/03/2013 12:30 PM - 10/03/2013 1:30 PM
Learn strategies to your desired career path. ( More )
Oct 3
Sport Management Internship Workshop
10/03/2013 12:30 PM - 10/03/2013 1:30 PM
Oct 15
OUT in Your Career
10/15/2013 12:30 PM - 10/15/2013 1:30 PM
The focus of this 4 person panel will be to bring professionals from different career fields to discuss being an openly gay, lesbian,... ( More )
Oct 17
Business and Arts & Letters Resume Workshop
10/17/2013 12:30 PM - 10/17/2013 1:30 PM
Your resume introduces you to potential employers - Find out how to write one that will make a good impression and help you get results. ( More )
Oct 29
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
10/29/2013 12:30 PM - 10/29/2013 1:30 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Nov 5
LinkedIn: Building Your Network for Internships
11/05/2013 12:30 PM - 11/05/2013 1:30 PM
Learn how to use the social networking tool for LinkedIn for possible internships and career develope ( More )
Nov 12
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
11/12/2013 12:30 PM - 11/12/2013 1:30 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Nov 14
Sport Management Internship Workshop
11/14/2013 12:30 PM - 11/14/2013 1:30 PM
Nov 28
Business and Arts & Letters Resume Workshop
11/28/2013 12:30 PM - 11/28/2013 1:30 PM
Your resume introduces you to potential employers - Find out how to write one that will make a good impression and help you get results. ( More )
Dec 2
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
12/02/2013 4:00 PM - 12/02/2013 5:00 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Dec 3
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
12/03/2013 12:30 PM - 12/03/2013 1:30 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Dec 5
Sport Management Internship Workshop
12/05/2013 12:30 PM - 12/05/2013 1:30 PM
Jan 14
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
01/14/2014 12:30 PM - 01/14/2014 1:30 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Jan 20
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
01/20/2014 3:00 PM - 01/20/2014 4:00 PM
Learn the steps to search for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Jan 23
Business and Arts & Letters Resume Workshop
01/23/2014 12:30 PM - 01/23/2014 1:30 PM
Your resume introduces you to potential employers - Find out how to write one that will make a good impression and help you get results. ( More )
Jan 31
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
01/31/2014 3:00 PM - 01/31/2014 4:00 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Feb 18
Business and Arts & Letters Resume Workshop
02/18/2014 12:30 PM - 02/18/2014 1:30 PM
Your resume introduces you to potential employers - Find out how to write one that will make a good impression and help you get results. ( More )
Feb 20
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
02/20/2014 12:30 PM - 02/20/2014 1:30 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Mar 6
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
03/06/2014 12:30 PM - 03/06/2014 1:30 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
Mar 20
Business and Arts & Letters Resume Workshop
03/20/2014 12:30 PM - 03/20/2014 1:30 PM
Your resume introduces you to potential employers - Find out how to write one that will make a good impression and help you get results. ( More )
Apr 4
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
04/04/2014 2:00 PM - 04/04/2014 3:00 PM
Apr 15
Business and Arts & Letters Resume Workshop
04/15/2014 12:30 PM - 04/15/2014 1:30 PM
Your resume introduces you to potential employers - Find out how to write one that will make a good impression and help you get results. ( More )
Apr 15
Business and Arts & Letters Internship Orientation
04/15/2014 12:30 PM - 04/15/2014 1:30 PM
Learn the steps to searching for and gaining an internship for credit. ( More )
