For Students and Alumni

Career Consultant Network (CCN)

One of the best sources of information for individuals who are exploring career options can often be an informational meeting with a professional currently working in a career field or profession of interest. Through its Career Consultant Network, the Office of Career & Counseling Services can connect YSU students and Alumni with other Youngstown State University graduates who have volunteered to serve as a resource for individuals who are seeking first-hand career information. By connecting with a CCN volunteer, you will have the opportunity to gain insight regarding what working in a given field or occupation is really like, secure information that may be helpful to you in your future career and academic planning, and discover information that may be beneficial to you in your job search. To learn more about the Career Consultant Network (CCN), contact a Career Services Coordinators.

Join the Network: If you are a YSU graduate with a minimum of five years of professional experience, and would be interested in becoming a Career Consultant Network Volunteer, you are encouraged to send an email message to: careerservices@cc.ysu.edu.

Cool Jobs

OFF CAMPUS STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Customer Service Representative- Providing exceptional customer support and handling incoming care calls. Full-Time. Location: Niles, OH
• Inventory Control Team Member- be a detailed oriented individual, have computer and PC skills and have the aptitude to operate material handling equipment. Part-Time. Location: Warren, OH
• Host/Hostess - The host/hostess works in the food service department and also works closely with patients. Part-Time. Location: Boardman.
• Outside Industrial Sales - Selling industrial & construction supplies business to business. Developing & executing a sales plan in the local territory to meet/exceed sales goals. Full-Time. Location: Warren, OH.
• Dishwasher - Dishwasher is responsible for accuracy of tray services when working on the tray line. Part-time position. Location Youngstown, OH.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Audit Associate-The Assurance Associate is primarily responsible for performing assurance procedures in the areas of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, payrolls, and expense analyses. Bachelor's degree or a Master's Degree in Accounting. Location: Cleveland, OH
• Community Mental Health Workers -Work with clients & their families by providing CSP services in the community as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related Field. Master's Degree with LSW eligibility or a LPC /LISW/LPCC. Location: Berea/Cleveland, OH
• Computer Designer - Work with a software design program and will be developing monument and memorial configurations. Associates of Arts or Bachelors of Arts or Art majors. Location: Austintown, OH
• Entry Level Electrical Engineer- The duties of this position will include electrical designs for a variety of different industries including Chemical, Utilities and Manufacturing under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer. Requires a BSEE degree. Location: Warren, OH
• Database / Systems Analyst- The database/systems analyst position reports directly to the CEO. Position will have responsibility for database development and providing scheduled and unscheduled program and administrative support. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology. Location: Warren, OH
• Physical Therapist- Providing a full range of services for clients with orthopedic, work related injuries, sport injuries and various neuromuscular and neurological conditions. B.S. in PT, MPT, or DPT Licensure (or eligible for licensure) to practice physical therapy in Pennsylvania. Location: New Castle, PA

Want to explore job listings online?
Students and Alumni registered with Career & Counseling Services can. For more information about the positions listed above, as well as hundreds of others! Contact: Career & Counseling Services, 1034 Jones Hall. 330-941-3515. http://ysu.edu/career-services

Penguin Link Online Software

From your home, from your office, or from anywhere you can access the Internet, YSU Students and Alumni registered with C&CS will be able to access their Penguin Link accounts. Once you have registered with C&CS and completed your profile through the Penguin Link, you will be able to upload your resume into the Penguin Link database where it will be accessible to employers, search open job listings and apply online to positions you are interested in, receive information regarding employers scheduled to recruit on campus, and set job agents so that Penguin Link will send you notification when positions that match your interest are posted to the database. For information about completing your Penguin Link profile and using the software effectively, see the Penguin Link Help for Students and Alumni section on this site.

Individual Guidance

Career Exploration and Planning: Employers consistently note that excellent candidates for employment are individuals who can articulate a focus to their preparation for a career and demonstrate they have followed a carefully developed plan. The staff in C&CS meets with students and alumni in individual appointments to assist them in exploring career options and developing plans to achieve their occupational and career goals.

Effective Job Search: Having well developed job search skills is critical to be successful in today's competitive college labor market. C&CS staff conduct seminars and meets individually with students and alumni to assist them in developing effective job search plans, review and provide feedback on resumes and job search letters, and prepare for job interviews.

Job Fairs

During both the Fall and Spring semesters the Office of Career & Counseling Services sponsors a university-wide Job Fair. The Fall Job Expo, held in late September or early October, serves to launch recruiting activities for the new academic year. A similar event takes place in March or April during the Spring semester. Employers increasingly are using our Job Fairs to identify students and recent alumni they want to get on their upcoming schedules for on-campus interviews. These events bring a large number of employers to the YSU campus and provide job seekers with an excellent opportunity to connect with representatives from hiring organizations to market and promote themselves as candidates for employment. More than 80 employers have attended our last three Job Expos! For detailed information regarding the organizations that have participated in recent job fairs go the Job Expos section on our website.

On-Campus Recruiting

Regional, local, and national organizations send representatives to the YSU campus each year to recruit graduating students and recent alumni for employment after graduation and to promote opportunities available with their organizations. Campus recruiting activity primarily takes place during the Fall and Spring semesters. Graduating students and alumni who have registered through the Penguin Link software and have an approved resume uploaded into the resume database can schedule interviews online through Penguin Link with employers visiting the campus. When recruiting activity is taking place, detailed information regarding the employer organizations that have scheduled on-campus recruiting dates, the positions for which they will be conducting interviews, and information regarding the academic majors and qualifications they are seeking will be available through Penguin Link.

On-Campus Student Employment

Positions are available throughout the University (e.g., Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Maag Library, Parking Services, and academic departments). Information on the positions available on campus can be accessed at the link appearing below. These positions are also posted on the second floor of Kilcawley Center (outside the Office of Student Life), and in the Office of Career & Counseling Services, 1034 Jones Hall. http://www.cc.ysu.edu/student-employment/

Spring Semester Seminars

During the Spring 2008 semester, Career & Counseling Services will present the schedule of seminars appearing below.  This series will focus on the important components of the job search and career decision-making process.  All seminar sessions are scheduled for 12:00 – 12:50 p.m., and will be held in 1034 Jones Hall.  To reserve a space for an upcoming seminar login to EASE, go to the events calendar and sign up, or click on the office email careerservices@cc.ysu.edu and indicate the seminar title and date you are planning to attend.