Michael Davis '88
Playing basketball for GVSU was a wonderful experience and the lifelong friendships I made along the way are part of my greatest memories.
The Communication and the Arts Community is a space where you can gain information about various areas of creative, expressive, and communication focused professions. Are you a great active listener? Do you enjoy being artistic? Are you a strong writer? These interest areas and more will apply to various opportunities that you’ll learn about in this community. Examples of jobs you may learn about in this community include digital marketers, journalists, musicians, graphic designers, and many others. You’ll receive information of relevant campus information, event opportunities, internships, jobs, industry trends, and professional development resources.
There are many ways to enter the fields of communication and media. Here are a few major guides with information about internship/volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas. A complete listing of major guides can be found at www.gvsu.edu/careers/careerguides.
There are many ways to enter the field of visual arts. Here are a few major guides with information about internship/volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas. A complete listing of major guides can be found at www.gvsu.edu/careers/careerguides.
There are many ways to enter the field of performing arts. Here are a few major guides with information about internship/volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas. A complete listing of major guides can be found at www.gvsu.edu/careers/careerguides.
8/5/22
CDC Policy and Issues Management Fellowship
for job 6803189
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Expires: 8/15/22
8/5/22
Public Affairs Specialist (Professional Services) (Omaha, NE) at Army Civilian Careers
for job 6801945
Army Civilian Careers - Professional Services
Expires: 8/10/22
8/4/22
Senior Regional Pay & Benefits Officer - Washington, DC at British Embassy
for job 6796777
British Embassy - Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Expires: 8/11/22
Playing basketball for GVSU was a wonderful experience and the lifelong friendships I made along the way are part of my greatest memories.
My favorite GV memory was the graduation toast with T.Haas.
My favorite Grand Valley moment would be when my fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc- Iota Epsilon chapter, was able to do a campus and community wide water drive.
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On-campus student organizations with a professional goal are an excellent way to explore your future career and get involved in your field. For more information on the organizations below use the GVSU LakerLink.
September 16, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sign up to have your resume reviewed by an industry professional! This is your chance to get valuable feedback from experts in your field including tips on formatting, content, and how to translate...
September 30, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sign up to have your resume reviewed by an industry professional! This is your chance to get valuable feedback from experts in your field including tips on formatting, content, and how to translate...
October 2, 2022 3:00 PM - 6:00 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...
October 5, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you preparing for the upcoming GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but not quite sure where to start? The Career Center will be hosting a drop-in event to help you refine your resume, formulate your...
October 6, 2022 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you preparing for the upcoming GVSU Career and Internship Fair, but not quite sure where to start? The Career Center will be hosting a drop-in event to help you refine your resume, formulate your...
Office Address: 200 Student Services
Phone: (616) 331-3311
Email: [email protected]
Lisa is a Career Advisor who works with students, faculty, and employers in the communications, humanities, and liberal studies programs. She also works closely with our first and second year students as they begin exploring the world of work.
Office Address: 101B DeVos
Phone: (616) 331-6708
Email: [email protected]
Rachel is a Career Advisor and Internship Specialist, helping students and faculty with internship programming and initiatives. She also serves students in psychology, dance, theatre, and music.
Regardless of what you do and where you land, employers across industries and disciplines all agree that it is important for learners to be career ready. Below are 8 key competencies that can help you get to where you want to go. For further information on these, please visit the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization.
SAMPLE BEHAVIORS
Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
SAMPLE BEHAVIORS
Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
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Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures. Engage in anti-racist practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism.
SAMPLE BEHAVIORS
Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.
SAMPLE BEHAVIORS
Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
SAMPLE BEHAVIORS
Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
SAMPLE BEHAVIORS
Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
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