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Meet the Graduate Career Acceleration Team (GradCAT)

Meet the Graduate Career Acceleration Team (GradCAT)

Custom
Career Support
No Cost
to Students
24/7
Online Resources

Strategic Career Support for Online Business Students

帝王会所鈥檚 online graduate business programs are committed to fostering your career growth and advancement. Throughout your time with OHIO, you'll have access to career services including relevant virtual workshops. Working hand-in-hand with the Graduate Career Acceleration Team (GradCAT), you'll get free support from a dedicated team of three experts, including a personal career coach, a branding expert and a career concierge beginning in the last two semesters of your program.

  • GradCAT Benefits


    • Expert one-on-one virtual career coaching to ensure that you're ready for success in the business world
    • Guidance on developing a personalized brand and a market-ready resume
    • Personalized job search options from a curated list of opportunities in your area
    • Online sessions that cover how to be satisfied in your career, how to search for jobs, how to advance to the executive level and more
    • Annual career coaching sessions for life
  • GradCAT Features


    • Career-focused, relevant virtual workshops
    • Career experts ready to meet with you as often and as much as needed throughout the program
    • 24/7 online resources that can be accessed anywhere, anytime through our industry-leading technology platform
    • Convenient live coaching via video conference or phone
    • Job search resources that include new opportunities, personal assessments and webinars
鈥淭he most valuable aspect of the services, for me, was the combination of a counselor with the updated resume advice. The coach explained the process well and guided me through it while understanding my goals and objectives. We shortened and tightened up my resume to make it more succinct." 鈥擪erry M

Get Started Today

  • Connect with GradCAT

    When you begin an OHIO College of Business program, you can start participating in GradCAT's offerings. Attend a webinar and schedule a meeting with Elizabeth Guarino, M.Ed., Associate Director, Graduate Career Management & Engagement to learn more.

  • Engage in Career Services

    Take full advantage of services starting the first day of your enrollment. Our services are tailored to your specific career goals and needs. We offer many virtual options for professional development workshops and more.

  • Confirm Your Eligibility for Individualized Support

    All online graduate degree-seeking students in the College of Business have access to individualized RiseSmart services in the last two semesters of their degree program. Email eguarino@ohio.edu or call 740-597-2977 to confirm.

  • Enroll Before Your Graduation Date

    You must activate your RiseSmart account in the semester prior to your graduation semester. Enroll via the web-based survey emailed to you or directly with the GradCAT team leader.

Answers to Common Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about GradCAT. For information not covered here, contact our admissions team.

Are certificate students eligible for this service?

Certificate students have access to career support, including workshops and webinars. Only graduate degree-seeking students have access to individualized RiseSmart services in the last two semesters of the program.

What services do eligible students have access to?

When you begin an OHIO College of Business program, you can start participating in GradCAT's offerings. Attend a webinar and schedule a meeting with Elizabeth Guarino, M.Ed., Associate Director, Graduate Career Management & Engagement to learn more.

Is there a cost to the student?

No. These services are provided as a part of the OHIO College of Business鈥檚 graduate degree programs.

Who are the GradCAT coaches?

Career coaching services are provided by an industry-leading career development firm called RiseSmart.

Can I start my services early?

When you begin your graduate program, you'll have direct access to your support team and can begin working on your career journey as soon as you are ready.

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