FisherConnect - Student Guide

Log-in

Go to http://fisher.osu.edu/offices/career-management/fisherconnect/ to log in.

• Alumni: Click on “Alumni Login” and enter your username and password, or register for a new account if you do not have one.

Forget your password? Choose the “Forgot Password” tab on the log in screen.

• Currently Enrolled Students: Click on “Current Student Login” and enter your OSU credentials: name.# and password.

Forget your password? Go to http://my.osu.edu to reset your password. This will reset your password across all Ohio State systems that use name.# as a log in credential. If prompted to complete a form after attempting to log in, contact career_management@fisher.osu.edu instead of registering.

 

Navigate the Homepage – Home tab

• View announcements, system alerts, and send questions and feedback to the FisherConnect manager.
• Quickly advance to other sections of FisherConnect using shortcuts.

 

Build a Personal Profile – My Profile tab

• Review your demographic and academic profile and complete any missing information. Most information is pre-populated from the Student Information System.
• Go to the Privacy sub-tab to choose to be a part of an opt-out resume book; this makes you searchable to employers (see the Document Library for more info).

 

Store and Retrieve Key Documents – My Documents tab

• Upload resumes, cover letters, transcripts, writing samples, or other supporting documents.
• Update your Portfolio sub-tab to include information you would like employers to see about you.

 

Learn More – Resources tab 

• Career Explorer taps into the Department of Labor’s O*Net site to give you additional info about industries and career families.
• Check the Document Library for helpful items related to using FisherConnect.

 

Find a Position – Jobs tab

• FisherConnect Job Postings are those posted by the Office of Career Management; NACElink Network are opportunities pulled in from a job aggregator. These employers and jobs have no direct relationship to FisherConnect.
• You’ll see all positions posted in the Buckeye Careers Network; this includes position postings from other colleges. Use the “Posted By” filter to help isolate opportunities posted by FisherConnect.
• Create a Search Agent to automate searches you perform on a regular basis.
• Create a list of favorite opportunities.

 

Research Employers – Employers tab

• You’ll see all the employers who have an account in FisherConnect as well as in the entire Buckeye Careers Network. Find employers by keyword, industry, location, or A-Z index.
• Create a list of favorite employers.
• View contact information for recruiters that have agreed to publish their info to students.

 

In-Person Opportunities– My Interview Schedules tab

• View requests from employers to interview you (applicable only for On-Campus Recruiting positions).

If you are unsure whether or not a position you applied for is an on-campus recruiting position, contact career_management@fisher.osu.edu. Be sure you’ve completed the QUIC program so you can interview on campus.

• Confirm request to interview and schedule a date and time .

 

Attend Career-Related Events – Events tab

• You may be able to view workshops, info sessions, and career fairs that are NOT sponsored by FisherConnect or the Office of Career Management.  Be sure to RSVP!
• This may not be a complete list of events you’re eligible to attend, so be sure to review http://fisher.osu.edu/offices/career-management/events/ for more info.

 

Manage Important Dates and Personal Events – Calendar tab

• Browse upcoming events by day, week, month, or year.
• Maintain your own personal event calendar.

 

Need Further Assistance?

Office of Career Management
Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University
150 Gerlach Hall
2108 Neil Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1144

(614) 292-6024
career_management@fisher.osu.edu