Career Exploration and Development
Career Resources
Explore. Build. Prepare.
Whether you're exploring career options, developing professional skills, or preparing for internships, graduate school, or your first job, CED offers resources to support you throughout your career journey.
CED Resources & Services
Career Exploration & Development offers personalized services to help you explore career options, build professional skills, and prepare for meaningful experiences throughout your Oberlin journey.
Career Communities
You don't have to navigate your career journey alone. Career Communities provide a supportive network of faculty, alumni, employers, parents, and peers who can help you explore careers, make connections, and discover opportunities.
Career Advising
Whether you're exploring majors, searching for internships, preparing for graduate school, or launching your career, our Career Advisors are here to help you identify opportunities, develop a plan, and take your next step with confidence.
LEAD Courses
Learning Enhancement Across the Disciplines (LEAD) courses combine self-reflection, experiential learning, and professional skill-building to help you connect your academic experience with your career goals. Develop career-ready skills, build confidence, and create a personalized plan for your future.
CED Professional Closet
The Professional Closet provides free professional attire to help you feel confident and prepared for interviews, networking events, internships, career fairs, and other professional opportunities. Students are welcome to browse the closet and take what they need, no appointment required.
Headshot Photo Booth
Make a great first impression with a complimentary professional headshot. Use your photo on LinkedIn, OberLink, Handshake, and other professional platforms to build your personal brand.
Online Career Tools
Explore the online tools available through Career Exploration & Development to help you discover career paths, search for opportunities, build your professional network, and prepare for your future.