Office of Career Services

The Office of Career Services at Central State University is a gateway to endless possibilities. It serves as a pillar of support, guiding students to evaluate their career options, plan for their future, and succeed. Through counseling, self-assessment tools, and comprehensive resources, the office empowers students to strategically navigate their career paths and reach their full potential.

• Resume and cover letter review: Get help from our career specialists creating and reviewing your resumes, cover letters, and graduate school personal statements. Schedule an appointment.
• Mock interviews: Sharpen your interview skills and get rid of the pre-interview jitters with a mock interview with a career specialist, and receive provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses and helpful interview tips. Schedule an appointment.
• Career exploration: Meet with a career specialist to explore career options for your major and/or search for internships and jobs. Schedule an appointment.
• Career and internship fairs: Join 80+ employers interested in finding our most talented students at our fall and spring career fairs.
• Handshake: CSU’s premier site for searching for internships, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities. You can also schedule appointments with Career Services and register for on-campus career and internship fairs and events sponsored by the Office of Career Services.
• Professional development workshops and information sessions: Experiential learning opportunities and programming presented by career services and employers.
• Career assessment: Take career assessments to help you explore majors and career paths, and determine which career directions might prove rewarding for you as an individual: https://www.onetonline.org/. 
• Choosing or changing your major: A career specialist can assist in making a well-informed decision about a major.

The Office of Career Services is dedicated to helping students identify and achieve their career goals from the moment they join the institution. Our aim is to empower students to recognize their potential as future professionals and bridge the gap between their academic knowledge and real-world skills to succeed in their careers.