Surviving a Layoff or Buyout Quest Outplacement: "How to Be Prepared for a Layoff" MSNBC.com: "10 Tips: How to prepare for a layoff" Networkworld: "20 Ways to Survive a Layoff" Trade Adjustment Assistance Program: "Surviving a Layoff"

Networking About.com: Job Searching: Job Search Network Oakland University Alumni Association: LinkedIn Group About.com: Successful Job Search Networking

Tips for Career Changers Quintessential Careers: “Critical Career Change Tips” About.com Job Searching: “10 Steps to A Successful Career Change"

Tips for Tough Job Market California Job Journal: “Career Pros: Tips for a Tough Job Market” CNNMoney.com: “Navigating a Tough Job Market" About.com Job Searching: "Prepare for a Job Search"

Resume, Letter and Interviewing Tools Quintessential Careers: “Resume and Cover Letter Samples For Professionals in Engineering, Science, and Information Technology Professionals" Technical Resume: "Resume Writing for IT Professionals"

Michigan Works/Displaced Work Resources Michigan Works School of Engineering and Computer Science: Skills Building/Professional Development Programs

Operation Able: Ability is Ageless Job Fair Operation Able website

Alumni Job Search Resources 

The Professional Employment area works with alumni to assist them in developing job search skills and strategies and obtain employment opportunities.

In addition, alumni are welcome to attend all workshops, seminars and career fairs sponsored by Career Services.

Job search, resume, cover letter and interviewing assistance is provided along with opportunities to interview with employers on campus and to view job postings. The following services are available to assist in this process:

• Open Advising 
• OUCareerLink
• On-Campus Recruiting 
• OUAA GrizzLink