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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

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...

Industry Forum: Building Momentum - Engineering Partnerships that Work

August 7, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The Padnos College of Engineering (PCE) Industry Forum brings together employer partners, faculty, and staff to discuss PCE partnerships and share best practices for experiential learning. While co-op...

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

From Campus to Core Mission: How Students Contribute to National Research at INL

When: Tuesday, July 28th 2026, 10:00 am - 11:15 am MDT
Location: Virtual

Join Idaho National Laboratory for From Campus to Core Mission: How Students Contribute to National Research at INL, a special studentfocused session showcasing how interns play a real role in advancing national and homeland security research. In this onehour virtual event, youll hear directly from INL interns about the projects theyve worked on, the skills theyve gained, and how their contributions support INLs mission. Well also highlight examples of research excellence, share tips for launching your career at a national laboratory, and offer a live Q&A for students interested in internships or earlycareer opportunities. Whether you're exploring future career paths or preparing to apply for internships, this session will give you an inside look at what its like to make an impact at INLfrom campus to core mission. 

More Infoabout the From Campus to Core Mission: How Students Contribute to National Research at INL event starting 7/28/2026

Navigating the Federal Hiring Process: Creating Your Two-page Federal Resume

When: Tuesday, July 28th 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Location: Virtual

Learn tips and best practices for writing your 2 page Federal resume.

More Infoabout the Navigating the Federal Hiring Process: Creating Your Two-page Federal Resume event starting 7/28/2026

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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Internships are instrumental in helping students achieve their post graduation goals. Help support those who are completing an unpaid experience through this scholarship!

This fund helps to offset the costs for students in unpaid internships.




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