OHSU helps students, postdocs and trainees explore career options, build professional networks and prepare for their next steps. Get the support you need to plan your path and reach your goals.

We offer:

• Career planning
• Professional networking and mentorship support
• Job search support and interview preparation
• Virtual office hours
• School-specific career support resources

If you’re a current student, explore your school’s career support resources first and then visit O2 for university wide support through our Career design site. 

Online career planning course

Life Design for Learners is a self-paced online course with modules that guide you to:

• Learn your values, interests and strengths
• Explore career options
• Develop professional relationships
• Create actionable plans to engage in your chosen path

Career coaching circles

Together with a group of peers and a coach you’ll:

• Set goals and create a career plan
• Explore career options that match your values and interests
• Navigate career changes and evaluate opportunities

Career Design Studio: Full-day intensive career coaching circle 

Spend a day focusing on your career path through guided reflection, planning and peer support.

Work life design coaching circles 

Explore how to align your career with your values, well-being and personal goals through a series of small-group sessions.

To schedule coaching, email careerdesign@ohsu.edu.

Online networking through Greenhouse 

Greenhouse is OHSU’s online networking platform that connects you with peers, alumni and mentors. You can:

• Build your professional network
• Connect with a mentor
• Keep up with news and community stories

Explore Greenhouse

Mentoring Up program

Mentoring Up is a research-based training from the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER). It helps postdocs, graduate students and undergraduates make the most of their mentoring relationships. You’ll learn how to: 

• Advocate for your needs in a mentoring relationship
• Communicate clearly and effectively with mentors
• Build a network of mentors for career growth

Virtual mock interviews

Access StandOut, a virtual tool to practice your interview skills. You can:

• Practice answering common and industry-specific interview questions
• Get personalized feedback
• Improve and polish your responses

Explore StandOut

Application and job search resources

Use our resources to strengthen your applications and explore opportunities.

• Industry-specific resume samples, guides and creation tools
• Curated job search lists and industry resources
• Cover letter guidance and job offer evaluation support
• Networking strategies and reflection tools

Virtual student office hours

Join student office hours on Webex every Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. to get career help. Talk with a career coach about your values, career path, job applications or interview prep. Bring your questions and take your next step toward your goals.

School-specific career support resources

Each OHSU school provides career support tailored to its students.

• School of Medicine: Support for M.D. students through the Oasis program and career resources for graduate students
• School of Nursing: Career support services
• School of Dentistry: Student services
• School of Public Health: Career resources
• College of Pharmacy: Career support through OSU’s alumni association.