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Occupational Therapy

Visit The Center for Career Development to develop a personal career plan
Find out more about Occupational Therapy at Scranton and familiarize yourself with the OT Student Manual
Meet with your academic advisor to explore minors and concentrations
Create a resume to prepare for any career opportunity
- Here is an example!
Register with Handshake to learn about part-time and summer jobs
Become involved in clubs and organizations, such as the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) to enhance interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Join professional networks such as American Occupational Therapy Association
Participate in volunteer activities in the Jesuit tradition
Maintain a good GPA and seek out the resources available at the CTLE
Build relationships with University professors, advisors, and staff to add to your existing network
Participate in Tapestry programs

Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
Learn about volunteer, summer job openings, and experiential learning opportunities
Continue to strive for a strong GPA and academic achievements
Create a LinkedIn account and connect with OT alumni
Upload your resume to Handshake for review and approval
Conduct informational interviews with professionals in the OT field
Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
Attend on-campus events sponsored by SOTA
Investigate and join professional associations, such as the American Occupational Therapy Association
Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
Participate in Tapestry programs
Complete Fieldwork Packet Requirements as outlined by the OT department before junior year

Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
Update your professional documents such as resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile, and Handshake profile to apply for summer clinical experiences
Continue to network with professionals using LinkedIn and alumni gatherings
Maintain involvement in clubs and organizations and take on a leadership role
Update your OT resume
Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
Attend on-campus events sponsored by SOTA
Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use Big Interview
Participate in Tapestry programs
Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
Obtain Level 1 fieldwork requirement and add experiences to your resume

Meet with your career counselor to update your career plan
Continue to expand your professional network
Attend AOTA conference in the spring to network with OT professionals
Update your OT resume
Attend Virtual Career Events and Fairs
Practice interviewing with a mock interview or use Big Interview
Participate in career-related workshops and presentations sponsored by the Center for Career Development
Attend on-campus events sponsored by SOTA
Participate in Tapestry programs
Report your post-graduation plans to The Center for Career Development

The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu