Peer Career Coaches
OCM is currently hiring Peer Career Coaches for the 2025-2026 academic year!
If you are a current sophomore or junior and are looking for a part-time campus employment opportunity where you can mentor and coach your peers, please consider applying! The application is available starting today on Handshake and will be open until February 3rd, 2025. Applicants must submit a resume and must also apply on Workday.
Fisher College of Business Peer Career Coaches are undergraduate business students who have undergone a formal training program to assist other students with:
- Developing resumes and cover letters
- Identifying useful career resources around campus
- Utilizing Handshake to search for jobs and internships
- Developing a LinkedIn profile
- Preparing for career fairs
Spring 2025 Drop-Ins Schedule
Drop-ins will begin on the first day of spring classes, Monday, January 6th, 2025. Drop-ins will continue through the last day of classes, which is Monday, April 21st, 2025.
*Please note there will be no drop-ins during the Spring break from Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 14.
For virtual drop-ins: To get feedback on a resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile, simply click on the Zoom link below during the scheduled virtual drop-in times. You will be admitted to the waiting room and a Peer Career Coach will admit you to the room when they are ready.
| Day | Times | Virtual or In-person | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 1:00 pm - 7:15 pm | Virtual | Zoom Drop-ins Link |
Tuesdays (Tuesday, Jan. 21st will be VIRTUAL via Zoom) | 9:30 am - 4:45 pm | In-person | 150 Gerlach Hall Zoom link for Jan. 21: http://go.osu.edu/peercareercoachdropins |
| Wednesdays | 1:30 - 4:45 pm | In-person | 150 Gerlach Hall |
| Thursdays | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | In-person | 150 Gerlach Hall |
| Fridays | 9:00 - 10:30 am and 12:30 - 4:45 pm | In-person | 150 Gerlach Hall |
Zoom link for Peer Career Coach Virtual Drop-ins
*Zoom link will only work for students with an osu.edu email address. To log in with your OSU email credentials, follow the steps below or view the screenshots on this document.
- Click on the Zoom link above
- Click "Sign in to Join"
- Click "Sign in with SSO"
- Type in "osu" for company domain and click Continue
- Log in with your osu name.# and password
Meet the Peer Career Coaches!
- Drop-in hours: Thursdays 11:00 am - 3:15 pm; Fridays 9:00 am - 10:45 am
- Hometown: Hudson, Ohio
- Major: Finance
- Internship: Financial Analyst at Materion Corporation in Cleveland, OH
- What inspired me to become a Career Coach: I was fortunate enough to have many mentors early on in my time at Fisher. They were constantly helping me and always kept my best interest at heart. Their impact on me instilled in me a desire to do the same for others.
- On campus Involvement: Mount Leadership Society Scholars Program, PGN, Deloitte Second Year Career Launch Program, Common Cents Investment Group, Investment Banking Program, and Fisher Real Estate Society
- Best advice I would share with a new Fisher student: Get involved within Fisher. Identify what you are passionate about and the type of people you want to surround yourself with. From there, join organizations and clubs that embody those values. Lastly, do not be afraid to step out of your comfort zone in this process.
- Drop-in hours: Monday 3:15-7:30 pm; Wednesday 3:15-5:00 pm
- Hometown: Westlake, Ohio
- Major: Finance & Psychology
- Graduation: May 2024
- Internships:
- Fisher Global Consulting Corporate Program in Singapore
- Management and Sales Internship with Sherwin Williams
- What inspired me to become a Career Coach:
I was inspired to become a Peer Career Coach because I want to be able to give back to the Fisher community and provide students with the guidance they need to succeed in their future endeavors. The Office of Career Management has continuously helped me during my time at Ohio State so far, and I want to be able to do that for other Fisher students. - On campus Involvement:
Senior Advisor in Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations, International Affairs Scholars Program, STEP participant, Chi Omega Sorority - Best advice I would share with a new Fisher student:
A piece of advice I would share with a new Fisher student is to not be afraid to take on new experiences and get involved with student organizations. Take the time to explore what you are passionate about and how you can best engage with your passions through opportunities offered at Fisher! Do not worry about feeling behind in things like searching for internships or in classes; just enjoy the journey!
- Drop-in hours: Monday 1:00-2:00 pm; Tuesday 2:00-5:00 pm; Thursday 9:00-11:00 am
- Hometown: Emerson, NJ
- Major: Marketing
- Minor: Fashion & Retail Studies
- Internships: Buying Intern with Ross Stores, Inc.
- What inspired me to become a Career Coach: I have served as both a peer mentee and mentor through Fisher and had a really positive experience with both so I wanted to utilize these skills in order to work with more than just one student.
- A random fun fact about me: I was once struck by lightning!
- On-campus/community involvement: I currently serve as the Vice President of Community Relations for Tri Delta, work as a server at Playa Bowls, and act as a social media assistant for an influencer media company off campus!
- Drop-in hours: Tuesday 12:30-2:00 pm; Friday 12:30-5:00 pm
- Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio / Chennai, India
- Major: Logistics & International Business
- Minor: Italian
- Internships: Supply Chain Internship with Honda
- What inspired me to become a Career Coach:
As an individual who has frequently assisted friends with their LinkedIn profiles, resumes, headshots, and career fair preparations, I believe that taking on the role of a Peer Career Coach would significantly enhance my qualifications and training in this domain. Moreover, the prospect of connecting with new individuals, understanding their career aspirations, and learning from their experiences greatly inspires me. Lastly, having personally benefited from the resources provided by the OCM, I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve as a valuable resource for fellow Fisher students. - On campus Involvement:
Honors Cohort Program, Global Leadership Initiative, Fisher FIRST Program, Tamil Sangam and SpongeBob Squarepants Club - Best advice I would share with a new Fisher Student:
Giving your best effort for the things you care about and learning to take rejection in a constructive way will make your experience enjoyable and rewarding.
- Drop-in hours: Monday 2:00-3:15 pm; Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; Wednesday 1:30-3:15 pm
- Hometown: Blacklick, Ohio
- Major: Finance, Minor: Business Analytics
- Graduation: May 2025
- Internships: Supply Chain Financial Analysis Intern at Boeing
- What inspired me to become a Career Coach:
I really enjoy helping people and being a positive influence on them. When I was a freshman, I was lost and I really looked up to the mentors I had who helped me with anything I needed help with. As a Peer Career Coach I hope to do the same for others. - Fun fact about me:
I am an identical twin! - Best advice I would share with a new Fisher student:
Trust the process, and do not be afraid to try new things!