Employment Assistance for Students & Alumni
Terra State is committed to helping you learn the skills you need for your future career and we also want to help you find employment in the field you love.
We have a variety of FREE resources to help you find and get a job you love - from résumé and interview tips to apprenticeship program information, put our Career Services to work for you!
Finding a job
We can help with career planning and job searches. Each semester, Terra State holds job fairs where employers and potential employees can meet and talk about what they both have to offer.
Terra State has partnered with OhioMeansJobs.com as a benefit to all students and alumni - positions are posted frequently so be sure to check regularly.
More resources for seeking and exploring employment opportunities
Ohio State Apprenticeship Council
- Registers and monitors apprenticeship programs in our state to ensure their quality and safety. Ohio has over 900 Registered Apprenticeship programs that teach high-level skills for today's work-place. Each program includes, at minimum, 2000 hours of structured on-the-job training and 144 hours per year of related technical instructions.
- For more information about apprenticeships through Terra State, contact the Apprenticeship Coordinator at 419.559.2391.
- A search site for entry-level jobs along with other employment related tips
A search site for entry-level jobs, internships and more
Getting the job
You have the skills to do the job, now you just have to get it! Let us help you with resume advice and interview strategies that are successful.
Resume advice resources
Tips & Videos on entry-level resumes
Interview strategies
Practice for the interview. OMJ Big Interview helps you do just this.
Before an interview, do a web search for "interviewer's favorite questions" related to the job for which you are interviewing. You can also use a site like Ready Prep Interview.
Do you wonder how to dress for an interview? There are many suggestions when you do a web search for "dress for an interview".
Practical suggestions for interviewing success - learn even more tips at the CollegeGrad.
Keeping the job
Keep your skills up to date with professional development courses at the Kern Center, right here at Terra State. From computer skills to industry specific credentials, we are here for your entire career, not just the beginning.
Learn more about keeping your skills current
Our doors are open!
You don't have to go it alone - we are here for you. If you would like more help or have questions about the resources on this page, reach out to us at careerservices@terra.edu or 419.559.2345.