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Occupational Wellness
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.
Be Occupationally Well
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.
Resources
On Campus
Career Center
Visit the Career Center
- Explore possible majors and careers
- Work on your interviewing and networking skills
- Improve your resume and cover letter
Community Service Learning Center
Check out the 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
Check out 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
Attend the 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
Get involved with 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
Connect with others through 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
Download the app or browse online with Handshake
- Search for internships, part-time jobs, or full-time jobs
- Find upcoming career fairs
- Expand your professional network and connect with GVSU alumni