Resources
Explore Careers and Majors
Career Guides by Major
See where other GVSU Lakers have landed with their major.
Listen to podcast episodes on exploring careers.
Pursuing Graduate or Professional School
Gather information on choosing to pursue graduate education and a timeline for preparing for graduate study.
Highlights career paths related to area of study, identifies potential fields of employments, and ways to develop skills outside the classroom
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.
Informational Interviews and Job Shadows
Find tips on why and how to conduct informational interviews and job shadows!
PathwayU
A free personalized career assessment and exploration tool
Candid Career
Explore career paths and industries by watching short interviews with professionals
Check out virtual job simulations to get a sense for a ‘day in the life’, see what skills you need to develop, and gain authentic employer exposure
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Research careers to learn about current employment trends, salary data and more
My Next Move
Useful tool for discovering what you want to do for a living.
Explore Health Careers
Here you’ll find the latest health career information and tools to guide you as you prepare for a future in health care.
LinkedIn- GVSU Alumni
See where GVSU alumni and students have landed by exploring LinkedIn
I Want That Job! Series
A video series featuring career paths for early-career workers of all education levels.
Internship and Job Search
Experience Matters
Check out internship experiences of other GVSU students!
Career Center Internship Award
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Scholarship for unpaid, for-credit internships
Resume and Cover Letter Guide
Search internships, jobs, employers and events!
Search federal jobs, internships and fellowships
Internships Abroad
Information from GVSU's Padnos International Center on internship abroad programs.
Identity-Based Resources
Explore resources and internship/job postings
Strategic Electives
See a list of GVSU elective classes and certifications that can boost your skills and increase your marketability!
Build Skills
Explore free opportunities to enhance skills virtually
Scan your resume and get immediate feedback! Once logged in using your GVSU SSO, navigate to the Resumes tab and choose "ResumeAI".
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Interviewing and Networking
Navigating the Virtual World of Work
With in-person events and activities limited, it's important to know how to continue on with your search in a virtual space.
Big Interview
Online tool to practice your upcoming interviews.
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
Work Like a Laker Podcast
Listen to podcast episodes on interviewing and networking.
Candid Career Videos
These videos offer quick advice on networking and interviewing.
