Let Franklin University's Center for Career Development assist you with taking the next steps in your professional journey. Franklin's Center for Career Development offers a wide array of services to meet the diverse needs of our students and alumni in today's dynamic workforce.
Click here to view the updated (Oct. 2020) list of employers who are hiring now.
Cyndi Freeman Director,
Center for Career Development
Email: careerdev@franklin.edu
Phone: 614-947-6015
Franklin prides itself on offering top notch services that meet the demands of our student body. Franklin students told us they wanted expanded career development and we took that to heart.
Cyndi Freeman, Director, Center for Career Development: With more than 20 years of higher education and workforce development experience, Cyndi has a wealth of knowledge and is a true champion for students.
Sarah Lathrop, Assistant Director, Center for Career Development: Sarah has been with Franklin for more than 15 years in various roles. However, the one role that Sarah has always taken to heart is making processes for students as painless as possible. Through her innovative problem solving methods, Sarah really does make it possible.
Tim Goetz, Senior Career Development Specialist: Tim has been a Franklin student advocate for more than 13 years. His ability to communicate with students in a meaningful way makes him a great asset to the university and to Franklin students. Tim takes your experience personally and wants you to have a top notch Franklin experience.
We can be reached at 614-947-6015, by email at careerdev@franklin.edu, or in person at the Otte Center for Student Services.
Need some ideas for careers you might like?
Whether you are just starting out, or wondering if another career would suit you better, self-assessments can help you consider different options and confirm types of careers that might be right for you.
What can a self-assessment help you do?
Explore careers and complete an interest, skills, and/or work values self assessments here.
At Franklin University we believe that your education doesn’t just take place in the classroom, it takes place in the world around you as well. Helping you become more knowledgeable about your career development is just one of the ways Franklin makes it personal. The Center for Career Development offers students a Workforce Ready Toolbox to assist you in making your next career move.
The most frequent question the center gets is, “What do you think about my resume?” And at the core, it is not what someone thinks about your resume, but is your resume serving you well in the advancement of your career and/or your strategic job search? A resume is a summary of your work history, skills, and education. A resume should be crafted and edited for each specific position for which you apply, and it should be just one or two pages long. News flash, your resume really isn’t about you. Your resume is about how you can fulfill the needs of the employer, easing their pain.
The team in the Center for Career Development is available to assist you with your resume, cover letters, job search strategy, interview skills and post-interview. To submit your resume for review – please email your resume, a little about what you’re looking for, and some of the challenges you’ve faced to resumereview@franklin.edu
A few resources to assist you with your resume,
It's important to note that these resume templates are designed to help your resume, survive the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and get into the hands of the hiring manager.
For more information on the ATS, please refer to the Prep Talk Article here.
In the Center for Career Development, we fondly refer to training, workshops and other resources for you as 'Prep Talks'. These pieces are designed to be both encouraging and informative. Visit the Events page, to learn more about upcoming workshops for students and alumni.
Prep Talk Workshops: Encouraging and Informative
Applicant Tracking System (ATS): So you completely revamped your resume, it looks AMAZING, you then submitted that resume to 75 different job posts, and got 0 phone calls. What gives? Take a moment, with this Prep Talk article to learn how to get your resume past the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and into the hands of the hiring manager.
Resume Basics: Your resume is a living document that must be updated and tailored to each position. How are you going to solve that employer’s pain point? In this on-campus session, you will learn the components of a resume, how to tailor it, and how to get it in the hands of the hiring manager. Take 20 minutes, with this Prep Talk Video to make sure your resume is employer ready.
Working a Career Fair to your Advantage: Spend 10 minutes, with this Prep Talk Video to learn how to harness the power of LinkedIn to connect with and build an expansive network of professionals and companies.
Winter 2020 - Prep Talk Workshop Schedule (Frasch 211)
Tuesdays in FR 211 - descriptions, information, and registration is coming soon!
Franklin University holds a Career Fair bi-annually, typically in the Spring and in the Fall. This is the opportunity for students to connect with employers. While we hold the Career Fair on Franklin's main campus downtown, we also provide students outside of central Ohio a virtual career resource affording them to connect with the same employers from afar.
Career Fair
Something to Consider- Virtual Career Fair (Central, OH)
As part of the Spring Prep Talk Workshop series, students and alumni can learn about Networking and LinkedIn.
Networking: Networking is powerful and a first impression - everything. Spend some time with the Center for Career Development to learn how to make the most of each and every networking experience.
LinkedIn: Learn how to harness the power of LinkedIn to connect with and build an expansive network of professionals and companies.
Dates, times and registration can be found here.
Is your company/organization interested in recruiting Franklin University students or alumni for employment, learn more here.
Adjunct Teaching FAQS for Franklin Graduates
I loved my experience at Franklin. Can I get my graduate degree at Franklin, and teach when I’m done?
Great, and thank you so much for thinking of Franklin – that is awesome! At the same time, it’s important to keep in mind that Franklin can only hire so many Franklin graduates to teach in the classroom. It’s important for an academic program to have faculty teaching from diverse backgrounds, educational experiences, and varying professional credentials. Franklin works diligently to maintain balance. In order to do that, Franklin must limit the number of Franklin graduates hired as adjuncts. Similarly, Franklin must limit the number of graduates from other institutions as well. We wouldn’t want all teaching faculty to come from the same institution, Franklin or otherwise.
The same thing holds true, for say a neighbor like Columbus State. They can only have ‘so many’ Franklin graduates on their teaching roster – as they are looking for a diverse experience for their students.
So, do not be alarmed if you need to look a little further for adjunct teaching opportunities. Consider those institutions that might not have a number of Franklin grads on the roster. You want to network, network, and network.
I could teach a number of different courses, but which ones ‘could’ I teach at Franklin?
Per accreditation guidelines, an adjunct must have completed 18 graduate credit hours in a specific field/discipline to teach at the undergraduate level. Now there are exceptions to this, specifically with industry related ‘alternative criteria’ – I mean, consider if Bill Gates wanted to teach Microsoft Excel?! But, we share this to offer perspective and set reasonable expectations.
For more information, please refer to the ‘Determining Qualified Instructional Faculty Guidelines’.
Invested in student success since 1902, Franklin University through its Center for Career Development is committed to expanding services to students and alumni. MyCareer powered by GradLeaders is the newest addition to the center’s portfolio of resources that help students and alumni capitalize on professional opportunities. An online career management system, MyCareer increases connectivity between Franklin students and alumni and employers. This system streamlines interactions between job seekers and employers including, résumé and profile sharing, job posting and management, and career-related event management. With 24-7 access to search jobs, connect with employers and manage multiple résumés, cover letters and other employment-related documents, MyCareer is a career tool designed with the needs of busy Franklin students and alumni in mind.
At Franklin University, your success is our success. With you in mind, the Center for Career Development at Franklin has added MyCareer powered by GradLeaders to our portfolio of student resources. With MyCareer, you will have access to people and tools that will encourage and support your career advancement. The online career management system allows you to build a professional profile in which you can manage multiple résumés, cover letters and other employment-related documents, connect with employers, search jobs, participate in workshops and more. Registration is easy, quick and free. With 24-7 access to MyCareer, you can accelerate and expand your career on your schedule.
Take advantage of MyCareer powered by Gradleaders to
Students can access MyCareer at www.franklin.edu/my-career and sign in using their Franklin username and password.
Questions, please let us know how we can help by emailing careerdev@franklin.edu
You chose Franklin University to help you earn your degree and we’re committed to helping you get the most out of it. With you in mind, the Center for Career Development at Franklin has added MyCareer powered by GradLeaders to our portfolio of alumni resources. MyCareer is an online career management system that provides access to people and tools that will encourage and support your career advancement. The one-stop career services resource allows you to search job openings – including advanced features to ensure posted positions meet your specifications, improve your visibility with employers and more. Registration is easy, quick and free. With 24-7 access to MyCareer, you can accelerate and advance your career path on your schedule.
Alumni can access this free service www.franklin.edu/my-career-alumni. Alumni who graduated 2013 to present - have been added to the system and can sign in using their Franklin username and password. Alumni before 2013 can as a '1st time user - create an account'.
Questions, please email careerdev@franklin.edu
If you’re looking to hire great talent at your organization, put Franklin to work for you. MyCareer powered by GradLeaders is a new online platform for Franklin students and alumni as well as employers. Get connected to exceptional grads and gain access to student profiles and résumés, post jobs, schedule interviews, register for career fairs and more. Our dynamic job board and tools will help your organization seamlessly recruit Franklin students and alumni.
Employers can access this free service at www.franklin.edu/my-career-employer.
Questions, please reach out to careerservices@franklin.edu
The goal, is that all undergraduate students will be 'Workforce Ready'. Students will be encouraged to create a 'Workforce Ready Toolbox'. The current workplace demands a unique set of tools to be successful in being promoted internally or seeking a new position.
The 'Workforce Ready Toolbox' starts with a Resume, moves into tailored cover letters, skills to conduct a strategic job search, create an effective LinkedIn profile, and prepare for interviews.
MyCareer, powered by GradLeaders
From the Student Dashboard, students will see
To arrive at the Workforce Ready Toolbox Resources
Students are encouraged to craft a resume with the knowledge that a resume is a living document that requires tailoring for each position they apply to as well as adding new skills, knowledge, and education.
Students can submit their resume for review by sending it to resumereview@franklin.edu.
In that email, please share
Resumes will be reviewed by someone in The Center for Career Development and returned with comments and recommendations, in 3-4 days. Students are encouraged to return the next draft for another look. At that time, students will receive instruction on how to tailor their resume for a particular position and to work in an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Following that next draft, the resume will be forwarded to a field specific external reviewer (if needed). From there, the resume will be returned to the student.
Students will have access to examples and encouraged to draft their cover letters to compliment their resume and to highlight his/her/their alignment with the position description.
Students will learn how to
Students will be able to learning techniques on how to conduct a strategic job search utilizing available resources.
Students will learn how to:
Students will be encouraged to create a professional and effective LinkedIn profile for networking, as well as job search.
Students will learn, how to:
Students will have access to resources and opportunities to provide for a range of interviews.
Students will learn, how to:
Benefits of an Internship
Considerations about an Internship
Where to Search for Internships
For more tips regarding Internships, visit here.
Description: An internship is a unique learning experience that integrates academic studies with practical work experience.
Process: To start the process, the student should check with an Academic Advisor for the most up-to-date list of programs for which internships are available. Generally, a student may participate in any internship as long as the prerequisites for that internship are met. For example, a BSAD student may apply for a marketing internship as long as the student meets the prerequisite requirements for the marketing internship. An international student on an F-1 visa is eligible only for an internship in their major area or graduate coursework.
With proper completion of requirements, a student may earn between one (1) and four (4) hours of major area, university elective or graduate coursework credit, as determined by the Academic Supervisor (program chair or designee). (See page 21 for guidelines in determining the number of credit hours that can be awarded.) Tuition is charged based on the standard undergraduate or graduate tuition rate. Undergraduate internships are listed as a 15-week course. Graduate internships are listed as 6- or 12-week courses. The internship dates are not required to align exactly with the trimester schedule.
Definition of Terms
Requirements: Prerequisites vary depending on the internship field. To apply for an internship, undergraduate and graduate students are required to have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and 3.0, respectively. See individual prerequisites in the current Academic Bulletin under Course Descriptions. The Academic Supervisor may choose to adjust the requirements to accommodate a student with extenuating circumstances.
Throughout the internship the student is encouraged to treat all people with respect without regard to age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familiar status, disability, veteran or military status and be committed to following ethical guidelines and laws concerning confidentiality and professional practice as prescribed by the employer.
Getting Started: The student will consult his/her Academic Advisor for guidance through the process of applying for an internship. The Academic Advisor will also provide contact information for the Academic Supervisor who will be responsible for the student during the internship.
At least one week prior to beginning internship employment, the student must have completed all steps required for approval as described in this Internship Manual and be registered for internship credit. Credit will not be given for (a) work begun before approval of the internship, (b) work already completed or (c) for current employment.
Step 1: The student consults with an Academic Advisor in Student Services to discuss internship credit, prerequisites, and GPA requirements. The Academic Advisor will provide the student with a copy of this Internship Manual. The student should read this Internship Manual carefully.
An international student in F-1 status with questions about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) must consult with an International Advisor at the Office of International Services and Programs (OISP) regarding eligibility and immigration status requirements. (See Appendix F).
Step 2: The student acquires an internship. Suggested resources include:
Step 3: The student meets with the Internship Supervisor (the person who will directly supervise the student’s work at the internship site) to:
Step 4: The student schedules a meeting or phone call with the Program Chair to discuss the internship application and determine eligibility of the internship for credit. (The Program Chair may designate another professor as the Academic Supervisor for the internship.) Provide the Program Chair (or designee) with the Internship Application & Learning Agreement (Appendix A).
Step 5: The student submits the signed Internship Application & Learning Agreement (Appendix A) to an Academic Advisor who will register the student for the internship. An international student on an F-1 visa must also apply for Curricular Practical Training (Appendix F) with the Office of International Services and Programs (OISP) in order to request authorization to work off-campus. The Curricular Practical Training Application must be submitted to OISP at least one week before employment is scheduled to begin.
Step 6: The student begins the internship. During the internship, the student:
Step 7: The student completes the internship and requests a formal Performance Review with the Internship Supervisor. The evaluation form (Appendix C) is used to facilitate this discussion and once completed, the form becomes part of the Internship Portfolio.
Step 8: The student schedules a final meeting with the Academic Supervisor to review the completion of all requirements as documented in the Internship Portfolio.
Step 9: The Academic Supervisor evaluates the Internship Portfolio, discusses learning accomplished, and completes the Academic Supervisor Evaluation of the Student form (Appendix D). Each program may have additional requirements such as an oral or written presentation. Upon completion of this meeting, the Academic Supervisor submits the final grade for the student’s internship.
For specific assignment guidelines and complete details on how the internship will be evaluated and credit awarded, please refer to the Evaluation section of the Internship Syllabus. (Appendix G)
Click here to view the internship manual.
Are you an employer, looking to hire an intern - great, thank you for thinking of Franklin!
For more information, please email careerservices@franklin.edu
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