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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

Ready, Set, Work! A Student's Guide to On-Campus Jobs

July 15, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

=� Ready, Set, Work! A Freshman's Guide to On-Campus JobsStarting college is exciting, but figuring out how to land your first on-campus job can feel a little overwhelming. Good news: we've got...

Virtual Information Session: Fulbright US Student Program- Tips and Guidelines as you draft your essays

July 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for a year of funded graduate...

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...

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

Becoming a Laboratory Detective: Putting your Best Application Forward

When: Friday, June 26th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Location: Virtual

Join us to learn about CDC's Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) program, the application and selection process, and tips for preparing a competitive application. Hear from current fellows about their fellowship experiences. A question-and-answer period will be held at the end.

More Infoabout the Becoming a Laboratory Detective: Putting your Best Application Forward event starting 6/26/2026

Midwest Leader Opportunity Information Session

When: Friday, June 26th 2026, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CDT
Location: Virtual

Brian Pember from The Student Conversation Association is hosting an information session where we will be discussing some general knowledge about our organization and then diving into 4 different Midwest based opportunities that we are actively hiring for. Please join us if you are interested in conservation work and want to get started this season!

More Infoabout the Midwest Leader Opportunity Information Session event starting 6/26/2026

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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