Academic Advising

Academic advisors assist students with scheduling their classes and planning programs of study for degree or program completion. There are academic advisors assigned in each college.

For more information on whom you should contact to set up an academic advising appointment, please visit:

http://www.wmich.edu/registrar/advising/index.html

Academic Skills Center

(269) 387-4442
http://www.wmich.edu/asc/

The Academic Skills Center assists students improve their academic abilities through a number of programs and resources. This in turn helps the student to be better prepared for academic challenges. These programs and resources include:

• Seminars on how to be successful in college
  
• Supplemental instruction (similar to guided study groups)
  
• Tutoring
  
• Seminars on being an effective reader
  

Career and Student Employment Services (CASES)

(269) 387-2745
http://www.broncojobs.wmich.edu/

CASES assists students and alumni in preparing for and being successful in the world of work. CASES offers many resources including:

• Mentor program (talk with WMU alumni employed in various occupations)
  
• Resume and cover letter writing assistance
  
• Interviewing and other job preparation training
  
• Job and internship search help (both pre and post graduation)
  
• Career fairs and career related events
  
• Graduate survey reports (lists pay and location of recent WMU graduates)
  

Disabled Student Resources and Services (DSRS)

(269) 387-2116
http://www.dsrs.wmich.edu/

Assists students with various disabilities to obtain services that enable them to be successful in their college career.

• textbooks in alternate forms
  
• test accommodations
  
• adaptive computer equipment
  
• Handi-Van transportation
  
• campus accessibility issues
• class scheduling
  
  

Multicultural Affairs (DMA)

(269) 387-3317
http://www.multicultural.wmich.edu/

The DMA seeks to enhance the involvement of students at WMU as well as their connection to WMU through cultural and academic learning experiences that lead to greater engagement and success through academic and personal connections. DMA can assist students with:

• Mentor and peer mentor programs
  
• Networking
  
• Academic tutor referrals
  
• Academic progress monitoring
  
• Employment and internship opportunities
  
• Scholarship information
  
  

Haenicke Institute

(269) 387-5890

http://international.wmich.edu/

Haenicke Institute assists international students as well as students interested in international affairs find appropriate resources for their academic pursuits. The Institute can also help international students acclimate to their new environment. Some of the services offered through the Haenicke Institute include:

• Immigration and travel
  
• Study abroad
  
• Advising for international students
  
• Cultural, recreational, and social activities for international students
  

Registered Student Organization (RSO)

RSOs are an excellent way to get involved with individuals who have similar interests as yourself and find a group that can help you network in the career field in which you have an interest. Membership in a RSO can also be useful ways to build your resume as an extracurricular activity or as leadership experience if you serve as an officer in the organization. For a list of the RSOs at WMU please visit: http://www.rso.wmich.edu/

TRIO Student Success Program (SSP)

(269) 387-4440
http://www.wmich.edu/ssp/

The TRIO SSP assists first generation, income-eligible students and students with disabilities in their transition to and through college. The TRIO SSP staff can help students with, but not limited to, the following:

• Priority registration
  
• Advising and career exploration
  
• Financial support and paid employment
  
• Tutoring and mentoring
  
• Leadership development opportunities
  

University Curriculum

(269) 387-4410
http://www.wmich.edu/unv/

University Curriculum is the temporary home for students who have yet to select a major. The main purpose of University Curriculum is to assist students with declaring a major. Advisors can assist students with many things including:

• Understanding WMU policies
  
• Finding campus resources
  
• Understanding what classes fill general education needs
  
• Exploring various majors and which might be the best fit
  
• Developing a class schedule for the upcoming semester
  

Writing Center

(269) 387-4615
http://www.wmich.edu/casp/writingcenter/

The writing center assists students with improving their writing skills through one-to-one writing instruction.

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

http://uncw.edu/career/WhatCanIDoWithaMajorIn.html

Click on your major for a list of job titles, skills, web links, and related fields.

MonsterTRACK
Major to Career Converter

http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter/

Simply choose your major from a large list, and Monster returns a wide variety of
occupational titles relating to that major. You can then select the careers that interest you and link directly into Monster’s job search function.

Dickinson College-Major to Career

http://www.dickinson.edu/career/student/majortocareerindex.html

For Liberal Arts students, click on your major links to a variety of occupations broken down by career field (business, health, education, communications, law, etc.) and related web links.

O’Net Dictionary of Occupational Titles

http://online.onetcenter.org/

This website allows you to search by skills, job titles, or key words. Click “Find Occupation” and enter a key word. It returns a list of job titles that match the general category entered. Each job contains a list of work tasks, knowledge, skills, work context, job zone, interests, work values, wages, employment outlook, and related occupations.

Occupational Outlook Handbook

http://www.bls.gov/oco/

Click on the “A-Z index” to browse occupations by letter of alphabet, or use the search feature. Each career posting contains the nature of the work, job outlook, earnings, and
sources of additional information.

Job Web

http://www.jobweb.com/

JobWeb offers career and job-search advice for new college graduates. Career pages include nature of work, qualifications/skills needed, job outlook, salary ranges, and types of employers.

Career and Student Employment Services (CASES)

http://www.broncojobs.wmich.edu/

The CASES homepage provides you with a wealth of career information. The office coordinates several career fairs and campus events related to career activities. CASES also provides career advising, resume critique services, and assistance with interview preparation. There is a job search engine known as BRONCOJOBS available on this site and a useful career manual. There are career podcasts which provide information about various careers. Focus and Perfect Interview are other special features of the site.

United States Military

http://militarycareers.com

Comprehensive website of the variety of careers available in the military. Job titles range from administrative to combat specialty. Careers also include construction, mechanical, healthcare, public relations, and computer programmers.

Occupational Outlook Handbook Quarterly

http://www.bls.gov/opub/ooq/ooqhome.htm

Provides snapshot industry and career profiles, complied from the vast resources of the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Browse through the index or use the “search” feature.

Michigan Works!–Michigan Job Search

http://www.michiganworks.org

Michigan Works! assists users in locating education, training and employment, child care services, transportation services, as well as job fairs and related events. This is especially useful for those looking to find employment in the state of Michigan.

Michigan Civil Service Commission
Michigan Job Search

http://www.michigan.gov/mdcs

The state of Michigan’s government website that allows one to locate job openings in state government agencies as well as to find out more about those agencies and the state. Users will want to click link on website in lower left hand corner that reads “MI Jobs> click for current postings”.

MichiganJobs.com:
Michigan and United States Job Search

http://www.michiganjobs.com

Website designed to assist you with finding employment in the state of Michigan. The website also has links to other state’s career networks. The website is not affiliated with any state agencies.

The Internet Job Source:
United States Job Search

http://www.50statejobs.com

This comprehensive website is designed to help one find employment or internships in the United States. The website has numerous resources to assist those exploring the job market such as lists of the nation’s largest employers, retailers, banks, accounting firms, etc, layoff news, links to company profiles, 100 best companies to work for, and much more.

Quintessential Careers:
International Job Search

http://www.quintcareers.com/global_jobseekers.html

This website is very useful in helping one prepare for finding a career outside of the United States. It includes numerous tips and ideas on how to prepare for, land, and maintain a job or internship abroad. The website also has links to international job search sites.

OverseasJobs.com
International Job Search

http://www.overseasjobs.com

theladders.com:
100K+ Jobs

http://www.theladders.com

This site has a plethora of free job resources such as career advice, resume writing guides, job scam information, and interviewing tips as well as a job search engine for those looking to obtain 100K+ jobs.