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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

Employer Showcase: Consumers Credit Union

September 26, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Seidman College of Business 2nd Floor Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Consumers Credit Union! Students can stop by for a casual conversation...

Employer Showcase: FST Technical Services

September 26, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Stop by the Kennedy Hall of Engineering on the first floor anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from FST Technical Services! Students can stop by for a casual conversation...

Careers in Finance

September 26, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Careers in Finance event provides Grand Valley State University Business, Economics, Finance, and other students and alumni interested in the areas of banking, investments, financial...

JCPenney Suit Up - Fall 2024

September 29, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...

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Employer Info Sessions

Wells Fargo CSBB Internship - Virtual Open House Event � Meet our Leaders!

When: Wednesday, September 25th 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Overview:Are you interested in learning more about summer Internship opportunities with Wells Fargo? We are hosting a unique opportunity for students to join a virtual panel discussion where you  will hear from our industry leaders in Consumer, Small & Business Banking.  During the panel discussion you will learn more about our leaders and what it was like for them transitioning from the academic to corporate world, their career journey, and tips to launching a successful career at Wells Fargo. What is Consumer, Small & Business Banking (CSBB)The Consumer, Small & Business Banking team serves consumer, small, and business banking customers through digital channels, numerous retail branches, ATMs, and customer service centers. You will join a high-impact team delivering key product capabilities and strategic insights for one of the top banks in the world. You will also help develop innovative solutions to complex problems and drive value for our consumer and business banking customers.  Who Should attend
Students interested in business analysis, innovation, design thinking, product strategy, marketing, project management, and data & analytics.  
Students pursuing a bachelor's degree with a graduation date of December 2025 or May/June 2026.
Students interested in creating new innovative approaches to banking 
 Consumer Intern Program Highlights:

Business Development: Gain experience in strategy, innovation, data and analytics, customer experience, product strategy, and brand strategy. 

Professional Training: Enhance skills leveraging analytic tools, design thinking, strategy development, business analytics, and problem-solving capabilities. 
 Links to apply to 2025 Summer Internship and Full Time Analyst Positions:Consumer, Small & Business Banking Internship Application Link (Location: NC)Join our panel event to get an overview of our internship opportunities and ask questions directly to our team. We look forward to having you join us!

More Infoabout the Wells Fargo CSBB Internship - Virtual Open House Event � Meet our Leaders! event starting 9/25/2024

JLL Real Estate Investment Banking - Summer 2025 Recruiting Info Session

When: Wednesday, September 25th 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Come learn about Real Estate Investment Banking recruiting opportunities at JLL Securities, a division of Jones Lang LaSalle! We welcome juniors & seniors with an interest in Finance and Real Estate to learn about the M&A and Corporate Advisory team and Summer Analyst Program. Hear firsthand how our team is differentiated from investment banking and brokerage peers and walk away with unmatched networking experience ahead of the Summer 2025 recruiting cycle. Interested students are encouraged to RSVP to the event & apply below: https://jll.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/jllcareers/job/New-York-NY/M-A-and-Corporate-Advisory-Summer-2025-Internship---New-York_REQ382800    About JLLS, Real Estate Investment Banking:JLLs M&A investment banking team ranks as a top 10 sell-side investment banking platform by volume with over $40 billion of sell-side M&A activity since 2010. The team focuses on a breadth of strategic transactions including mergers & acquisitions (take-privates, mergers of equals, PIPEs), divestitures, restructurings, Special Committee advisory and fairness opinions, entity-level and joint venture capital raising and other investment banking deals. Recent closed advisory assignments include the $3.5bn acquisition of Omni Holding Company by Nuveen, $1.2bn sale of Cedar Realty Trust (NYSE: CDR) to DRA and Wheeler REIT, internalization of $38bn New Residentials external manager (second largest REIT internalization ever), $5.9bn roll-up of CCPT V and other CIM-managed vehicles and $500mm capital raise for Trinity Investments. Summer Analyst Program:This internship opportunity represents a rare chance to gain experience in all stages of real estate investment banking  building skills in real estate and corporate finance modeling, marketing and presentation, deal execution, market study and research, due diligence, and other facets of M&A investment banking  alongside a team of investment banking professionals and JLLs broader real estate platform. During the 10-week program, Summer Analysts will also have the opportunity to attend Lunch & Learns, team outings and networking events with the M&A team and broader JLL Capital Markets division. Top-performing, eligible Summer Analysts may be invited to join our team as a full-time Real Estate Investment Banking Analyst after graduation at a projected annual base salary of $125,000.Internship dates: June 2nd, 2025 - August 8th, 2025Location: New York, NY | Onsite

More Infoabout the JLL Real Estate Investment Banking - Summer 2025 Recruiting Info Session event starting 9/25/2024

Career Center News

Laker Lifetime Learning - Career Center Alumni Resources

Laker Lifetime Learning - Career Center Alumni Resources

In the ever-evolving landscape of careers, the journey doesn't end with graduation. The Career Center provides a robust array of resources and support tailored to meet the needs of GVSU alumni.

Mar 26, 2024

A Realistic Look at Job Searching with GVSU Alum, Fletcher Zebell

A Realistic Look at Job Searching with GVSU Alum, Fletcher Zebell

Finding a job is not an easy task. GVSU Alum, Fletcher Zebell, details the ins-and-outs of his job-search process and explains how he secured a job at Invio Automation with the help of the Career Center.

Oct 9, 2023

GVSU Career Center Employer Showcase: A Casual, Conversation-Based Approach to Career Connections

GVSU Career Center Employer Showcase: A Casual, Conversation-Based Approach to Career Connections

The Employer Showcase is an opportunity for students to connect with potential employers and learn about career opportunities. HealthWest encourages students to take control at the Employer Showcase event, follow up, and plan for personal development.

Apr 27, 2023

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