Graduate Students
No matter where you are in your graduate journey, we’re here to help you grow into a confident, successful professional and achieve your goals. Whether you’ve already chosen a career path or are still exploring your options, we’ll work alongside you to shape your next steps.
Career Exploration Tools
Resources and Support
Work Like a Laker Podcast
Check out a few of our graduate student-focused podcast episodes below and visit the Work Like a Laker podcast website to access our full episode library.
Career Events
Prepare for the Career Fair (City)
October 5, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Are you preparing for the upcoming Fall 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...
Prepare for the Career Fair (Valley)
October 6, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Are you preparing for the upcoming Winter 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,...
Get Involved in Undergraduate Research - General Information Session
October 6, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS), a program within the Center for Student Research and Scholarly Engagement (CSRSE), provides support for all undergraduates interested in...
Undergraduate Research Fair
October 6, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The 2026 Undergraduate Research Fair (URF) will feature Grand Valley State University faculty and staff from academic departments and research groups, as well as local organizations providing...
CareerLab: Employer Office Hours with Mercantile Bank
October 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop by the City Campus Career Center (101B DeVos) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to meet with representatives from Mercantile Bank. Get feedback on your resume or cover letter, practice...