Welcome
Western Michigan University's Zhang Career Center ensures business students have the skills to confidently articulate and demonstrate their career readiness to potential employers. We provide business students with resources and experiences that support their success in the work environment and collaborate with employers on hiring talent for their organizations.
We have been closely monitoring and evaluating the global COVID-19 pandemic to ensure we are taking the necessary measures to protect the health and well-being of our faculty, staff, students and guests. We are available Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only. We are here to help any students who need assistance with resumes, mock interviews, career advice, etc. We will conduct these meetings via email, phone calls or WebEx.
Please contact the Zhang Career Center at (269) 387-2711, if you need assistance.
WIRED - Western's Industry Research and Exploration Discussions
WIRED is open to first-year students who are ready to build their professional network and is available during the spring semester.
Benefits include:
- Quick and easy access to explore multiple business industries, jobs and internships virtually.
- Each WIRED event is limited to 10 students, allowing ample time to engage with professionals during the two-hour event.
- SPuRS Foundational Level - Professional Insight event.
- Gain access to a student mentor.
For more information, contact the Zhang Career Center at 269-387-2711 or email careercenter-hcob@wmich.edu.
Points of pride
- 100% student satisfaction with the Zhang Career CenterVideo of mYhz54a_NKw
- More than 20,000 career interactions annually
- 2,492 unique undergraduate student touchpoints; 65 graduate student touchpoints
- 94% of graduates are employed or in grad school
Office hours
The Zhang Career Center is open for appointments only. Please contact the center at (269) 387-2711, if you need assistance.
We are available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fall 2020 drop-in career advising:
Due to COVID-19 the Zhang Career Center will not have drop-in hours until further notice.
Resources for Students and Alumni
Contact Us
3020 Schneider Hall
Phone: (269) 387-2711
Fax: (269) 387-2760
Email: careercenter-hcob@wmich.edu