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Welcome to the Career Development Center
Discover how the Rose State College Career Development Center can illuminate your path to academic and career success. Our mission is to empower you with the clarity, confidence, and resources needed to connect your passions with your career aspirations, transforming your journey from transactional encounters to a transformative experience. Ready to take the next step?
What is the Career Development Center?
The Rose State College Career Development Center is here to help you gain academic clarity about your programs of study, affirmation in your initial career journey, and empowerment to achieve your career goals. Our mission is to give you the confidence you need to attain purpose through self-knowledge, connecting your personal interests with the world of work and providing the resources to help you create a foundation for academic and professional success. Our goal is to create an environment that offers you life changing career development which will be transformational at every level of your career journey.
Student Resources
Career and Major Exploration
If you enrolled at Rose State College not quite sure what career and related major to pursue you are not alone. Or you may have thought you knew the career path you wanted only to find for various reasons that you need to make a change. The Career Development Center is here to help! We offer personal major and career advisement and coaching for any student who wishes to discuss career options and clarify plans for the future. Schedule your appointment today at career-services@raider.rose.edu or tlightsey@rose.edu.
Career Planning
The Career Development Center offers services to assist students with every step of their career planning and preparation. These services will include: Resume/Cover Letter assistance, Mock Interviews, and Job Search Strategies. Each type of appointment can be scheduled through the Career Development Center.
Career Assessments
SuperStrong Career Interest Assessment
The SuperStrong® assessment is derived from the Strong Interest Inventory® assessment, one of the most widely used career tools in the world. The SuperStrong helps students identify their interests and extends their understanding of how interests can support academic and career success with up-to-date data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and Occupational Information Network (O*NET). Using the same career theory and research behind the Strong Interest Inventory, the SuperStrong is readily accessible to all members of the OU community. The assessment takes 5-10 minutes and can be taken via computer, cell phone, tablet, or any other electronic device. Click on the link below, then select “Sign Up.”
Student Success Profile
Your Student Success Profile will provide useful insights into your approach to life, how others may view your behavior, and how your behavioral tendencies may either support or hinder your performance both in college and at work. The output you receive is organized around ten variables that map to three main categories: Growth Mindset, Task Completion, and Self-Sufficiency. For each of the ten areas suggestions are provided for self-reflection and as a guide for further growth. Click on the link below, then Sign Up. If you already set up an account from taking the above career interest survey, then select Log In with your previous account credentials. The assessment will typically take 30-35 minutes to complete. Try not to over-think your answers or remember how you answered previous questions.
If you would like assistance interpreting or discussing your results, please make an appointment with the Career Development Center.
Handshake
Be sure to set up your free personal Handshake account to connect with jobs and internships posted by employers seeking Rose State College students. Click on the link embedded in your welcome email (sent early in the semester) to set up your account, or go to https://rose.joinhandshake.com/ and sign up with your rose.edu email account.
Employer Resources
Post Jobs and Internships
Like hundreds of universities nationwide, Rose State College utilizes Handshake to provide a platform for you to easily reach students. Once you set up an account, you can post your full-time, part-time, and internship openings. Students can find your open positions and submit a resume and additional information. You can also search for posted student resumes. Please use this registration link to set up your free account.
Contact us at career-services@raider.rose.edu for assistance.
Upcoming Career Development Events
Resume Writing Tips & Tricks
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Campus Resource Center, Room 202
6420 SE 15th St, Midwest City, OK 73110
Looking to create a standout resume that gets noticed by employers? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you will learn:
✔ How to structure your resume for maximum impact
✔ Best formatting practices for ATS compatibility
✔ Powerful action words to showcase accomplishments
✔ Common resume mistakes to avoid
✔ How to write a compelling summary statement
Who Should Attend? Students, job seekers, and professionals looking to refine their resumes.
Live Online Option: Join Zoom Meeting
Registration: Register Here
Afternoons with OU Health Sciences at Rose State
Thursday, March 6th, 2025 | 1:00pm-3:00pm
Health Science Center Lobby-HSC
6420 SE 15th St, Midwest City, OK 73110
Meet with representatives from OU Health Sciences colleges to explore career paths in healthcare.
Registration: Register Here
2025 Aerospace Career Fair
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Rose State College Jeanie Webb Student Union
1910 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110
Connect with Oklahoma’s top aerospace companies for job opportunities, career advice, and on-the-spot interviews.
Registration: Register Here
Career Readiness Workshop
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Campus Resource Center, Room 202
6420 SE 15th St, Midwest City, OK 73110
Enhance your professional skills, job search strategies, and networking abilities.
Live Online Option: Join Zoom Meeting
Registration: Register Here
Veterans Education and Career Fair
Monday, April 14th, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm
Rose State College Jeanie Webb Student Union, 2nd Floor Ballroom
1910 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110
Meet with employers and education partners to explore career and academic pathways for veterans and military families.
Student Registration: Register Here
Employer/Education Partner Registration: Employer Registration (Deadline: April 1, 2025)
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Career Services Student Counseling
This course includes all types of one-to-one counseling sessions.
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Rose State Job & Internship Fair
The Rose State Job & internship Fair is the ideal event for students, alumni, and job seekers to learn about internships and full-time job opportunities. Network with potential candidates and build your future workforce!