Name: 018 - Is the Cover Letter Dead? by ASC Career Success
Duration: 8 min 39 s
Description: Is the cover letter dead? With so many internship and job application processes being completely virtual and submitted through an online platform, it might seem like the need for a cover letter has gone away. But it hasn’t… it’s evolved! Listen in as Career Coach Erin McAlahney talks about why cover letters are still relevant, even if they aren’t printed on 24 pound linen, ivory paper.

An unfortunate reality of job seeking is that there are nefarious parties looking to take advantage of individuals who are trying to find an exciting professional opportunity. Most job posting sites have checks and job post parameters in place to prevent this, but inevitably, the occasional fraudulent employer or job posting sneaks through. Today, we’re going to learn about what Career Success and Ohio State are doing to combat this problem and explore a few ways you can protect yourself!

015 IDing Fradulent Jobs and Employers On Handshake

If you’ve interacted with Career Success at all (or if you follow our social media) you’re no doubt aware of The Buckeye Advantage. And while you probably know in your gut that being a Buckeye gives you an edge, you may not have specific examples of why. Today, we chat with Career Coach Richard Fajardo about The Buckeye Advantage, and what it is.

016 The Buckeye Advantage

When the pandemic hit in 2020, it sped up the changes in the ways we work and interact. Two years in, virtual interviews are here to stay. There are a lot of benefits to interviewing virtually, and there are some drawbacks. However, it's highly probable that your next interview will be done online.  In today's episode we hear from Jacob Hershberger, a campus recruiter with Key Bank, and Mitch Radakovich, a product supply data scientist with Proctor and Gamble.  Maggie Kruth, a Career Coach in our department also weighs in.

017 - Virtual Interviews

Is the cover letter dead? With so many internship and job application processes being completely virtual and submitted through an online platform, it might seem like the need for a cover letter has gone away. But it hasn’t… it’s evolved! Listen in as Career Coach Erin McAlahney talks about why cover letters are still relevant, even if they aren’t printed on 24 pound linen, ivory paper.

018 - Is the Cover Letter Dead?

More than resumes, The Center for Career and Professional Success ("Career Success") is the center of opportunity and connections for Arts and Sciences Students at The Ohio State University. We help students and recent alumni prepare for their lifetime of opportunity.

018 - Is the Cover Letter Dead?

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