Occupational Wellness is your involvement in activities like volunteering, employment, or career preparation.  It also includes your balance between these things and the time you have for things you enjoy like friends, exercising, or whatever you do to relax.

Work Life Balance

• When everything is a priority, your wellness is at risk. Be sure to practice balance in your school work, job work, and life (work).

Explore Career and Major Options

• Whether you know your major or future career aspirations, or if you’re undecided, it’s important to explore your options. GVSU has so much to offer and the world is full of career options. Let the Career Center help you discover the possibilities.

On Campus

Career Center

• Explore possible majors and careers
• Work on your interviewing and networking skills
• Improve your resume and cover letter

Community Service Learning Center

• Find ways to engage with others while giving back to the community and volunteering
• Participate in events, such as Make a Difference Day, to serve local nonprofit organizations
• Become active, conscientious citizens to help make the world a better place 

Student Life

• Get involved with student organizations, which looks good on resumes
• Meet new people to network with in the future
• Develop skills and find leadership roles

Off Campus

Grand Rapids Job Fair

• Bring copies of your resume and be prepared for possible interviews
• Check out current job opportunities in the area and explore other career options
• Learn more about employers who are currently hiring 

ServeGR

• Find local volunteer opportunities
• Discover your strengths to determine how you can best serve others
• Connect with volunteer programs that you're passionate about

Networking

• Discover many networking opportunities in the area
• Expand your professional connections with others to advance your career
• Meet others from the same field and exchange ideas

Online

Handshake

• Search for internships, part-time jobs, or full-time jobs
• Find upcoming career fairs
• Expand your professional network and connect with GVSU alumni

LinkedIn

• Find careers and internships in your field
• Network to find potential future employers
• Learn new skills in a variety of subjects, such as career development, leadership, or business

O*NET

• Understand the skills, abilities, tasks, and knowledge associated with different careers
• Compare different occupations to explore job options that might be the best for you
• Find information about wages and employment trends for different occupations