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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

J&J WiSTEM2D Presents - Quality Science Professional Certification Student Session

When: Monday, June 29th 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Location: Virtual

Join us to learn about Quality Champions for Life and hear from our J&J industry guest speaker! Our student courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge to succeed in the workforce. We offer FREE courses on topics such as Global Regulatory and Legal Requirements of Quality, Product Development and Validation, and Risk and Failure Analysis. Zoom link provided after registration.

More Infoabout the J&J WiSTEM2D Presents - Quality Science Professional Certification Student Session event starting 6/29/2026

[Morning Session] Meet our Affinity Networks!

When: Wednesday, July 1st 2026, 8:00 am - 9:00 am EDT
Location: Virtual

Whether you identify with an affinity group, are interested in allyship, or simply want to gain insight, everyone is welcome!  Our networks; All In (Women), MBN (McKinsey Black Network), HLN (Hispanic and Latino Network), AAM (Asians at McKinsey), and Equal (LGBTQ+) offer vibrant communities dedicated to fostering growth, knowledge sharing and connectivity. This session will have breakouts by affinity group and you are welcome to bounce between as many groups as you'd like.   Dress code is casual, so come as you are and prepare to be inspired. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you. This is an informal, non-evaluative session where youll have the opportunity to learn more about our affinity networks. Come ready to hear from our consultants about their unique journeys at the firm and how joining an affinity network has helped shaped their careers, fostered community and more! This event is focused on campus recruiting for current undergraduate or non-MBA masters students, who are graduating from Fall 2026-Summer 2027. All are welcome! For more information and to apply ahead of the August 11, 2026 deadline, please see here: Business Analyst 

More Infoabout the [Morning Session] Meet our Affinity Networks! event starting 7/1/2026

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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