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Undecided on a major? This tool can help determine the program or department you should explore based on your interests. Take any of the three assessments available and begin planning your career plan!

Step 1: Access the Career Corral login page.
Step 2: Create an account using your OC email.
Step 3: Set a password. 

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Take a quick assessment to determine your areas of interest. The O*Net Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You can find out what you like to do and helps you decide what kinds of careers you might want to explore! 

Step 1: Access the My Next Move homepage
Step 2: Find Discover your interests and click Start 
Step 3: Read the instructions for the O*NET Interest Profiler assessment and click Next

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Explore what you can do with your degree, salary information, jobs, skills, and more! O*NET Online has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, developers, researchers, and more!

Find, search, or browse across 900+ occupations based on your goals and needs. Then use comprehensive reports to learn about requirements, characteristics, and available opportunities for your selected occupation.

Step 1: Access the O*NET Online homepage. 
Step 2: Use the search bar to explore occupations. 

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Find a number of employers and open positions posted on Career Corral—the official job board used by Odessa College students and alumni. Career Corral is committed to helping you reach your career goals. It’s easy to use and mobile-friendly. You can search, save, and instantly apply to opportunities that match your skills and interests! 

Step 1: Access the Career Corral login page.
Step 2: Create an account using your OC email. 
Step 3: Set a password. 

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Find a job on campus by exploring the part-time positions available. Federal Work Study is available for those that qualify. Work Study and Non-Work Study jobs at Odessa College are exclusively for OC students. 

Step 1: Verify your work study eligibility.
Step 2: Access the OC Job portal.
Step 3: Create an account.
Looking for a job in the community? Workforce Solutions of the Permian Basin also offers job search support. Their online platform for job postings is WorkinTexas.com where you can find jobs posted throughout the Permian Basin.  

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Online Resources

Career Corral: Discover majors and in-demand careers and education based on your interests! AI Enhanced Resume Builder. Find jobs now both on and off campus. Jobs added monthly.

Career OneStop: Pathway to career success. Tools to help job seekers, students, businesses, and career professionals Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. 

The Texas Workforce Commission has launched workintexas.com, a new online job search site designed to help Texans quickly register, search for, and apply for jobs available right now in Texas. 

OC Campus Jobs

If you want to find a job on the Odessa College campus as a student worker, please visit Odessa College jobs page.

You can also find campus jobs posted on Career Corral. Search for "Odessa College".

Campus jobs are divided into two categories: Work Study and Part Time. Work study students must meet some requirements to qualify for the program. You can check those requirements here.

Each semester we host a Student Worker Job Fair where you can speak to the different departments about what kind of jobs they have available. If you don't have any formal work experience a job here on campus is a great way to get started!

Wranglerships

Wranglerships are short term experiences here on campus to give you some introductory experience in professionalism. Opportunities include being able to sit in on job interviews here on campus, shadow an advisor or helping out with storytime in the LRC. You can find information on Wranglerships and apply on Career Corral by searching for "Wranglership".

Dress for Success Career Clothes Closet

Students and alumni have access to professional apparel for interviews, presentations, conferences, internships, and the first days on a job. Our inventory includes suits, dresses, skirts, button-down shirts, dress pants, dress shoes, ties, belts, scarves, jewelry, and other accessories. We are here to help you make the best impression possible as you enter the professional world!

Location: Murry H. Fly LRC | Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm

Career Fairs

Each semester we host a career fair in the months of November and April. This is a great opportunity to meet with local employers in the fields you are studying in and learn about what kind of skills they are looking for in potential employees. We recommend you dress to impress, bring a stack of resumes, and be ready to talk about what you can offer. 

If you would like help preparing, you can make an appointment to meet with Career Coach Yvette Martin at ymartin@odessa.edu or come to the Keith Career and Transfer Center located in the LRC.

 

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