Division of Student Affairs

Career Services

IH 133

Phone: 541-962-3588

E-mail: career@eou.edu
/career/

FOCUS

FOCUS is a self-paced, online career guidance tool used to assist you in self-assessment career exploration.  Users of FOCUS learn to make more realistic decisions about their goals and plans, how to self-manage their careers and the importance of adaptability in these times of change.

Employment Assistance

We can assist you in finding part-time jobs on and off campus, summer jobs, and connect to internships and full-time career opportunities.

Individual Consultation

Assistance is provided with choosing a major, career choice, development of resumes, letter writing assistance, job search strategies and more.

On-Campus Recruiters

Recruiters visit our campus annually.  The schedules are posted on our website, in our office, announced in The Voice, and posted on our bulletin boards.

Career Resource Room

Career related materials, ranging from occupational handbooks to job search guides, are available for your use.

Job Searching on the Web

Computers are available for students & alumni to job search on the web.  The Career Advising staff will provide assistance and point you to reliable sites on our website.

Graduate School

Up-to-date information is available for those who are researching or selecting a graduate school.

Employer Contact

Meet and visit with employers during the Summer Jobs & Internship Fair, Community Job Fair, First Avenue Jobs & Graduate School Fair, the Education Career Seminar and other campus events.

Student Employment

Part-time employment during college can assist in paying the bills but it is also an opportunity to develop skills and to gain valuable work-related experiences.

Career Advising coordinates job listings for both on campus and off campus jobs.

On Campus

Opportunities for part-time college work-study and non work-study employment on the EOU campus are listed online at Career Advising web site under Students and then Part-time Job Listings.

Off Campus

Students can find part-time and summer work with local employers at the same web site. The Job Location and Development Program works with the community employers to develop work opportunities for Eastern students.

Events Sponsored by Career Advising

(Check our calendar for specific dates on our website: www.eou.edu/career)

•       Job Search Skills Class BA 407 or SSCI 407 offered each term

•       Graduate School Information Sessions

•       Senior Meetings

•       Career Fair – on campus

•       Education Career Seminar

•       First Avenue Jobs & Graduate School Fair in Portland

•       Community Jobs Fair - on campus

•       Business Etiquette Dinner

•       From Backpack to Briefcase – A Panel on Transitions

•       Resume, Interview, Job Search Workshops available On-line 24/7

Helpful links:  www.eou.edu/career

•       Career Assessment & Planning

•       Choosing a Major

•       Part-time Job Listings

•       Gaining Experience

◦       Internships

◦       Volunteering

◦       Summer/Seasonal

•       Workshop Schedule

•       Job Search Resources

◦       Full-time Career Opportunities

◦       On-campus Interviewing

◦       Resumes, Interviewing and More

•       Graduate School Information

•       Teacher Candidates

•       Resource Library

•       Graduate Survey Results

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office, between 8am-5pm Pacific time, for further assistance.