Career Readiness Seminar Series

This upcoming series of events is designed to prepare students to make a smooth transition from college to career.  The seminar series will consist of presentations such as career readiness 101, job search tips, and salary negotiation, and resume writing workshops.  In addition, free professional headshots will be available for students in order to help build a professional online presence!  This series is perfect for graduating seniors from all majors at Ohio State Lima and is open to students at all academic levels.  Completion of the series of events will earn graduating seniors a Career Readiness certificate!

2026 Seminar Series Events

Career Bytes: How to Prepare for an Interview - Thursday, February 11, 2026, 12:40 – 1:10 p.m.; 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. via Zoom
Gain quick, useful insights into practical interview preparation, available at two convenient times to fit your schedule! This session is perfect to prepare for a summer job and internship interview process, as well as for students approaching graduation. The sessions are open to students from all majors and all academic levels.

This event is co-hosted by Ohio State Lima Office of Career Development & Engagement and Rhodes State College Office of Career Development.

Mock Interviews – March 24th 9am-2pm and March 25th 11am-4pm, virtual via Zoom.  
Do you need help sharpening your interviewing skills? Interviews are one of the most important parts of any company’s selection process. Campus Mock Interviews provide an ideal opportunity to practice and improve your virtual interview skills with experienced recruiters from real companies.

Virtual mock interviews are 30-minute sessions conducted via Zoom and are a simulation of a “real” interview. Following the interview, students receive valuable feedback from employers/professional partners on their interviewing skills, including responses to traditional and behavior-based questions, use of nonverbal communication, etc.

This event is co-hosted by Ohio State Lima Office of Career Development & Engagement and Rhodes State College Office of Career Development.

Professional Headshots – April 7, 11a.m.-1p.m., Webb Lobby  
We invite all Ohio State Lima students to stop by to receive a free professional headshot!  A professional photo can be useful to elevate your social media profiles, and assist in showcasing a professional image during the job or internship search process.

Ohio Intern and Co-op Appreciation Day – April 7,  11a.m.-1p.m., Webb Lobby  
Ohio Intern and Co-op Appreciation Day kicks off with an internship awareness and celebration event.  Ohio State Lima career development manager will be on-hand to share information about the benefits of internships, showcase former student internships, and provide tips to launch a successful internship search!  Stop by the lobby to learn more about internships, learn how to report your internship, and enter a raffle for prizes! 

Career Bytes: How to Network Effectively - Tuesday, April 14, 2026: 12:40 – 1:10 p.m.; 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. via Zoom
Gain quick, useful insights into the practice of networking, available at two convenient times to fit your schedule! This session is perfect to learn the basics of what networking is, as well as how to professionally build connections with others in professional settings for the purpose of career development. This session is perfect for students exploring careers, seeking internships, as well as for students approaching graduation. The sessions are open to students from all majors and all academic levels.

This event is co-hosted by the Ohio State Lima Office of Career Development & Engagement and Rhodes State College Office of Career Development.