Career Assistance

Our 2013 Portland Nursing Career Fair is scheduled for Thursday, April 11th from 12:30-3:30 in the SON Building, Marquam Hill Campus. Current students and Alumni from all SON program are welcome to attend and meet with recruiters from local hospitals, healthcare organizations, and community groups. Interested in participating as a vendor? Contact the Student Affairs Office at sn-affrs@ohsu.edu or call 503-494-0847.

List of confirmed vendors

If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at sn-affrs@ohsu.edu

Online Job Boards

AfterCollege Job Board
Healthcare Recruitment
Jobs at OHSU
Campus RN
Public Health CareerMart
Sites Worth Bookmarking

Potential Employers

Check your Social Media Presence

Your presence on social media is searchable by potential employers, graduate school and other groups. Make sure you are demonstrating professionalism with your online identity.
ANA Tips to Avoid Problems with Social Media
Dos and Don’ts of Social Media for Nurses
NCSBN Social Networking Tips

Build your Resume

Comprehensive Resume Guide from John’s Hopkins School of Nursing
Preparing an Effective Resume
Resume Tips for Nurses
Resume Workshop Video from Dr. Connie Nguyen-Truong, OHSU School of Nursing 2012
Sample Nursing Resumes from University of Pennsylvania SON
Sample Resumes from Duke University SON 

Cover Letters

Cover Letter Tips
Cover Letter Writing from the University of Pennsylvania Career Services Office
Guide to Writing Cover Letters from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Sample Cover Letters from Duke University School of Nursing 

Interviewing Tips

AACN Interview Guide for Baccalaureate Nurses
General Interview Questions
Interviewing with Confidence
Informational Interviewing
Nursing Interview Questions
Nursing Job Interview Tips
Ten Killer Interview Tips 

Letters of Recommendation

Ongoing Professional Development

Local and National Nursing Organizations
Nursing Links