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Occupational Therapy
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- 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
- 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
Office Information
- Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
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Office Hours
- 8:30am - 4:30pm (Mon. - Fri.)
Contact Us
The Roche Family Center for Career Development
Loyola Science Center (LSC) 235
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570-941-7640
careers@scranton.edu