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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!
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!
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!
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January 29, 2026 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Seidman Lobby anytime between 9:30am and 2pm to meet representatives from Deloitte! Each semester, we bring top companies right to you on campus! Stop by our casual informational...
February 1, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...
February 3, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join our free conference for graduating BSW and MSW students. Attendees will complete the state human trafficking and implicit bias requirements as well as learn what a career in social work means...
February 3, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us to explore part-time and full-time job opportunities in the Lab Sciences field! This event provides students the chance to hear from various employers in the Lab Sciences industry. You'll...
When: Friday, January 30th 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EST
Location: Virtual
=¬ Want the inside scoop on how to land a role at KPMG? Join us for our
virtual event on January 30, 2026, from 2:004:00 p.m. ET. Learn
tips and tricks on applying, the recruiting process, and so much more!
Enjoy a 30-minute live presentation
Followed by 1-on-1 networking with KPMG recruiters and professionals
from our Audit, Tax and Advisory practices
Learn how to navigate the recruiting process and stand out
More Infoabout the Recruiting Ready & KPMG Virtual Career Fair event starting 1/30/2026
When: Saturday, February 7th 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
Location: 1300 Fulton Street West, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, United
States
About the eventJoin the Zoo Team. Be a Wildlife Hero!Meet the teams
that make the zoo come alive, find where you fit, and explore job
opportunities at the zoo. Date: February 7th (Saturday) Time: from
10:00am - 1:00pm Location: 1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(John Ball Zoo) - Ballroom above Administration building. It is located
at the front of the zoo entrance and is located up the stairs. About
This Event:Looking for an exciting job this Spring/Summer and beyond?
Step into the world of wildlife conservation and guest experiences at
John Ball Zoo! Meet hiring managers from several different departments
offering a wide range of positions tailored to your interests and
skills. What to Expect:Explore Unique Opportunities: Discover roles
across seven departments, from Food and Beverage and Retail to Guest
Experiences & Admissions, each offering valuable skill development
and memorable experiences.Engage in on-the-spot interviews with
department representatives. Also a chance to come and view the different
departments, and schedule an interview for later. Will be offering
scheduled interviews in the future, or on the spot. This is your chance
to showcase your passion and skills! With the potential to be hired on
the spot! Experience: Giveaways, prizes, and refreshments will be
offered. Teams & Jobs: (These are seasonal positions running
from Mid-March November 2026) Food and Beverage: F&B Team
Member & Food Service LeadGuest Experiences & Admissions: Guest
Experiences Team Member, Adventure Team MemberRetail: Retail Team
MemberFace Painting: Face PainterWarehouse and Grounds: Warehouse and
Grounds Team MemberEducation: Zoo EducatorRentals: Venue Event Staff,
Bartenders, Shuttle Drivers, Hospitality Interns Benefits for Team Members:
Zoo Membership during employment
Free Bus Passes
Free Lunches
Incentive Opportunities for Close Encounters and behind the scenes tours
Tickets to special events
Reward-Based IncentivesFree food, discounts at the retail store, zip
line, rope course, and camel rides!
Flexible Scheduling (Student & Retiree Friendly)
Personal & Professional Development OpportunitiesCareer Development,
Training, Professional References & Assistance
Easy ApplicationNo Cover Letter, Resume, or Previous Experience Required
More Infoabout the John Ball Zoo Hiring Event event starting 2/7/2026
As fall semester wrapped up, the GVSU Career Center stayed busy helping students head into Winter Break feeling confident and career-ready. In November, we hosted 30 events and engaged more than 220 students.
Dec 1, 2025
October was a big month for the GVSU Career Center! With 61 events, 290+ employers, and over 2,560 students attending, Lakers explored careers, met employers, and prepared for their futures.
Nov 3, 2025
The Fall semester is underway at GVSU, and the Career Center has been busy helping Lakers jump-start their professional journeys.
Oct 1, 2025
