General  | Career Counseling  |  OCD Workshops & Events  |  Corporate Presentations & Networking

General

Q: Where is "OCD"?

A: OCD Stands for the Office of Career Development and is located in K2336 within Kresge Library on the second floor. The office is open from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

Q: How do I contact OCD with a question?

A: The best way to contact OCD is through email.  General student inquiries should be directed to rosscareercenter@umich.edu.  You can also call the office at (734) 764-1372 during regular office hours.

Q: What is the difference between the "OCD-Recruiter Relations Management team" and the "OCD-Career Counseling Center"?

A: OCD has two main functions: student career education and managing on-campus career opportunities. The Career Counseling Center (CCC) handles general student inquiries about the recruiting process as well as provide workshops and counseling services. The Recruiter Relations Management team (RRM) manages on-campus recruiter events, job postings, and interviewing.

Career Counseling

Q: How do I schedule a career counseling appointment?

A: Go to the follow link (http://www.bus.umich.edu/CounselingCalendar/CareerCenter/CareerCounseling.asp) and select the type of counseling appointment you want. Then use the drop-down menus to select an appointment by function, industry or counselor. After you select an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email from the system to confirm your appointment.

Q: How Many appointments can I schedule?

A: Students are permitted to schedule one appointment through the iMpact system per week. Because of the limited counseling availability, this policy is needed in order to allow the maximum number of students to have access to career counseling resources.

Q: How do I cancel an existing appointment?

A: Go to the follow link (http://www.bus.umich.edu/CounselingCalendar/CareerCenter/CareerCounseling.asp) and select “View Your Appointments” near the top of the page. In the field called “Date and Time” there is a link that you can select to cancel the appointment. You must cancel the appointment by noon the day before the appointment in order to avoid being assessed a “no-show”.

Q: What if I miss my counseling appointment?

A: Your will be notified by the OCD - Career Counseling Center.  You are allowed to miss two counseling appointments per school year. After missing two, you will be restricted to walk-in appointmnets only.

Q: Are there "walk-in" appointment times?

A: Yes, you can sign up for walk-in times by going to the career center and sign up for available slots posted at the front desk.  Walk-in slots are posted daily and are filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

OCD Workshops & Events

Q: What if I’m not able to attend an OCD Workshop?

A: The slides of workshops are available on iMpact (http://www.bus.umich.edu/StudentCareerServices/JobSearchResources/HandoutsResources/WorkshopsPresentations.htm) and some workshops are digitally recorded and available for online viewing.

Q: How can I find out what workshops are occurring and when?

A: OCD events are always posted on the iMpact ( http://www.bus.umich.edu/StudentCareerServices/OcdEvents/) as well as being advertised via e-mail, the Monroe Street Journal (MSJ).

Corporate Presentations & Networking

Q: How can I find out when and where a company will be presenting on-campus?

A: Corporate events will be listed on iMpact (http://www.bus.umich.edu/StudentCareerServices/OcdEvents/). The “Company Events” button will take you to the events sponsored by OCD. You will also want to select the “Clubs and Events” button because recruiting events sponsored by clubs will show up here. Be sure to also check the Monroe Street Journal each week for a listing of weekly events.

Q: What should I wear to corporate presentations and "Meet the Companies" events?

A: Remember that you are a representative of Michigan at these events. Most presentations are business casual unless advertised specifically. Jeans and sneakers are never acceptable. Before attending an event, always be sure to turn off all your electronic equipment: cell phones, PDAs and laptops.

Q: I have a meeting before/after a corporate presentation, is it okay to attend part of the session or stop by after?

A: Make every effort to be on-time for all presentations. If you MUST arrive late or leave early, position yourself quietly next to a door and do not cause a disturbance by walking in in the middle of a presentation. Many companies will host receptions after the presentation to continue conversation with attendees.  If you did not attend the presentation, refrain from dropping in for a ‘free dinner’.

Q: What preparation is required of me before a corporate presentation?

A: Do some homework on the company that is presenting.  During the Q&A session, be prepared with some relevant questions.  Ask only questions which would benefit the group as a whole rather than specific questions relating to your circumstances.  Most companies hold a reception after their presentation where you will be able to talk with recruiters one-on-one and ask more individual questions.

If you have other questions:

-For general and administrative inquiries, email rosscareercenter@umich.edu

-For more in-depth inquiries, please schedule a counseling appointment (http://www.bus.umich.edu/CounselingCalendar/CareerCenter/CareerCounseling.asp)