OSU is committed to recruiting talented employees and understands that accepting employment often involves a complex set of decisions about work and family, including employment for the accompanying partner or spouse. For the partners or spouses of  employees, the Work-Life Coordinator can suggest resources to enhance their search for employment inside and outside the OSU community. 

I am the spouse or partner of an OSU employee looking for a position in higher education

The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium has a variety of tools available for job seekers including:

-Search Tools

-Career Advice

-eBooks

-Virtual Career Fairs

-Webinars

-Dual Career Resources

-Inclusive Career Hubs

I am the spouse or partner of an OSU employee looking for a job at OSU

In addition to the resources mentioned, you will have some resources for OSU positions not available to the general public, including:

-The ability to apply for internally posted OSU positions as well as any external

-A letter of support is available when requested from the OSU Work Life Coordinator letting the search team know you are a part of a dual career couple at OSU

I am the spouse or partner of an OSU employee looking for a position in the community

There are a few websites with tools commonly used by recruiters in our area, including:

            -WorkSource Oregon

                        -Register for Oregon’s largest job database

                        -Get a one-on-one career coach

                        -Learn about training to help you advance in your career

                        -Workshops for resumes, interviewing, networking and more

-Oregon Job Opportunities

            -Application Guides

            -Set Job Alerts

Additional Resources

Are you an OSU alumnus? The OSU Alumni Association can help with resumes, cover letters, interview skills, networking and more.

Looking to develop new skills? By earning an Oregon State University microcredential online, you’ll develop the highly specialized skills you need to boost your career and stand out in the job market.

Want more tools and tips? OSU employees have free access to LinkedIn Learning, where you can find content related to career growth, resumes, professional networking, job searches and more!