Resources
Explore Careers and Majors
Career Guides by Major
See where other GVSU Lakers have landed with their major.
O'NET
An online resource providing employment data, such as salaries and job forecasts.
Career One Stop
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Describes skills and job duties for multiple occupations and employment outlooks in regional and national context.
What Can I Do With This Major?
Highlights career paths related to area of study, identifies potential fields of employments, and ways to develop skills outside the classroom
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Research careers to learn about current employment trends, salary data and more
Candid Career Videos
Learn about hundreds of occupations through short 2-4 minute video interviews
Focus 2
A free personalized career assessment and exploration tool
LinkedIn- GVSU Alumni
See where GVSU alumni and students have landed by exploring LinkedIn
USAJobs
Explore all the opportunities that exist within the federal government
Informational Interviewing
Find tips on how to conduct an informational interview- and why you should!
W.O.W. Career Exploration Program
W.O.W. Career Exploration Program
Explore the world of work through a structured job shadow program.
Internship and Job Search
Handshake
Search internships, jobs, employers and events!
Experience Matters
Check out internship experiences of other GVSU students!
Resume and Cover Letter Guide
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Career Center Internship Award
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Scholarship for unpaid, for-credit internships
Work Abroad
Tips and advice on how to find opportunities overseas.
Internship Agreement Form
Many majors require this form to be completed if you want to receive academic credit for your internship.
Career Guides by Major
See where other GVSU students in your major have landed!
Strategic Electives
See a list of GVSU elective classes and certifications that can boost your skills and increase your marketability!
Interviewing and Networking
Big Interview
Online tool to practice your upcoming interviews.
Work Like a Laker Podcast
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Listen to specific podcasts on interviewing and networking.
LinkedIn- How To Use
Find tips on how to maximize your LinkedIn profile.
Hello West Michigan
Explore professional networking groups in the West Michigan area
Handshake
Explore employers, and network with other students in Handshake
Candid Career Videos
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These videos offer quick advice on networking and interviewing