Career Development

The Ogden Honors College's Office of Career Development is a valuable resource for honors students seeking to explore their career options and gain practical and professional work experience in their areas of interest. The office can connect students with internship opportunities and professional contacts and will assist students with choosing a major, establishing a career plan, building a resume, drafting other professional materials such as cover letters, developing interview and networking skills, and conducting a postgraduate job search.

The Ogden Honors College Office of Career Development is a valuable resource for honors students seeking to explore their career options and gain practical and professional work experience in their areas of interest. Understanding the unique needs of honors students, the office will assist with choosing a major, establishing a career plan, writing a resume, and drafting other professional materials such as cover letters and personal statements. The office can also help students find internships and co-op opportunities to gain experience in specific career fields. Additionally, the office helps students develop interview and networking skills, conduct a postgraduate job search, and connect with professional contacts. 

Volunteer Service Experience

Volunteer service experience is one way in which students can "test drive" possible career choices while meeting a real community need, developing leadership and organizational skills, and growing in civic engagement. Students may take advantage of the broad range of local and regional service opportunities available with nonprofit agencies/organizations, public schools, and small businesses. Students may also enroll in an academic class that includes a service-learning component. To find out about service-learning courses, visit LSU's Center for Community Engagement, Learning, and Leadership.