Help with your career or job search

In-Person, Drop-In Career Advice

Common career questions can quickly be addressed through drop-in advising - no appointment necessary! Students with questions regarding resumes, cover letters, activating their Handshake account, or navigating any job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors to by vising any of the four drop-in locations. Drop-in advice sessions typically take between 10 and 20 minutes.

51福利社 Student Center - 2nd Floor - The Source
  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Floyd Hall - outside Parkview Caf茅 entrance
  • Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
College of Aviation
  • Mondays and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Career Coaching

Students can also sign up to work with a professional Career Development Specialist by making an appointment. Career Coaching is designed to assist those students who are looking for a deeper level of assistance including:

  • Helping decide between career fields or majors.
  • Assistance with a job search - often after applying to several jobs unsuccessfully.
  • Identifying and developing personal talents into strengths and how to leverage them in a job search.

Career Coaching may be completed in one session or may involve multiple sessions - either way the Career Development Specialist is available to you until you have achieved your goal.

Undergraduate Students

Book a Career Coaching Appointment through the Student Success Hub

Graduate Students and Alumni

Book a Career Coaching Appointment through Handshake.

Alumni who no longer have access to your 51福利社 login please e-mail wmu-handshake@wmich.edu with your name, a 51福利社 identifier (WIN, BNID, or @wmich.edu e-mail address) and graduation year to have your handshake account switched to your personal e-mail address.

Career Academy

Career Academy is a series of four workshops where we empower students to stand out in a candidate pool. Complete the series and receive a professional padfolio. Join today and take the first step towards a successful career! 

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