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Career Advising Appointments

Looking for personalized advice and information regarding your career plan? Interested in conducting a practice interview? Need networking advice related to your internship or job search? Schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor!

Drop in to CareerLab

Need a resume reviewed or advice on how to start one? Have some questions about using Handshake, or LinkedIn? Curious about what you can do with your major? Drop into CareerLab! 

Attend Career Events

The Career Center offers a wide variety of events to help you successfully land after graduating from GVSU! Attending workshops, career fairs, and employer hosted events are great activities to add to your short and long - term career plan and are available to students and alumni!




Career Events

Ready, Set, Work! A Student's Guide to On-Campus Jobs

July 15, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

=� Ready, Set, Work! A Freshman's Guide to On-Campus JobsStarting college is exciting, but figuring out how to land your first on-campus job can feel a little overwhelming. Good news: we've got...

Virtual Information Session: Fulbright US Student Program- Tips and Guidelines as you draft your essays

July 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for a year of funded graduate...

Alumni Webinar: Ask an Advisor with Dayna Phillips and Stephanie Jensen

July 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a virtual “Ask an Advisor” session designed specifically for alumni seeking general career support and guidance. This open Q&A format offers the opportunity to ask questions...

Student Scholars Day 2027

April 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) and the Student Scholars Day Faculty Planning Committee are thrilled to welcome you to the...

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Employer Info Sessions

Federal Law Enforcement Recruitment Webinar � June 24th

When: Wednesday, June 24th 2026, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Location: Virtual

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) needs you for higher grade opportunities and entry-level openings as a Border Patrol Agent, providing security for our nations borders from those who threaten legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need.  Learn from an insiders viewpoint about the challenges and rewards on Wednesday, June 24th at 11AM ET in a live webinar presentation by USBP Agents. Federal civil service is a great place to start building a career in federal law enforcement  join the call and learn about the qualifications youll need to get your career started. Click on the Apply button on this site to register for the event. Complete the short form and select Border Patrol Agent from the Positions of Interest dropdown menu. Youll receive the webinar link approximately two days prior to the event.  ***EARN UP TO $60,000 IN RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVES for newly appointed Border Patrol Agents. Conditions apply. Attend the webinar or visit our website for details: https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/usbp/bpa. Not interested in law enforcement? There are many other great career opportunities at CBP. Go ahead and register for this webinar and select one of the many other career opportunities so CBP can stay in touch with news of future career events and position openings. 

More Infoabout the Federal Law Enforcement Recruitment Webinar � June 24th event starting 6/24/2026

Border Patrol Agent Recruitment Webinar � June 24th

When: Wednesday, June 24th 2026, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Location: Virtual

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) needs you for higher grade opportunities and entry-level openings as a Border Patrol Agent, providing security for our nations borders from those who threaten legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need.  Learn from an insiders viewpoint about the challenges and rewards on Wednesday, June 24th at 11AM ET in a live webinar presentation by USBP Agents. Federal civil service is a great place to start building a career in federal law enforcement  join the call and learn about the qualifications youll need to get your career started. Click on the Apply button on this site to register for the event. Complete the short form and select Border Patrol Agent from the Positions of Interest dropdown menu. Youll receive the webinar link approximately two days prior to the event.  ***EARN UP TO $60,000 IN RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVES for newly appointed Border Patrol Agents. Conditions apply. Attend the webinar or visit our website for details: https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/usbp/bpa. Not interested in law enforcement? There are many other great career opportunities at CBP. Go ahead and register for this webinar and select one of the many other career opportunities so CBP can stay in touch with news of future career events and position openings. 

More Infoabout the Border Patrol Agent Recruitment Webinar � June 24th event starting 6/24/2026

Career Center News

April in the Career Center

April in the Career Center

As the 2025-26 academic year wrapped up, the GVSU Career Center celebrated student success through Internship Awards, Student Scholars Day, and a year full of career events, employer connections, and support preparing Lakers for what's next.

May 4, 2026

March in the Career Center

March in the Career Center

As the semester winds down, the GVSU Career Center continues to build momentum by connecting students and alumni with meaningful opportunities. From engaging events to new alumni-focused initiatives, March was filled with valuable experiences.

Apr 1, 2026

February in the Career Center

February in the Career Center

February 2026 was a fantastic month in the Career Center. Read on to Engage, Connect, and Discover more about how we helped Lakers have a successful February.

Mar 2, 2026

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