Haworth College of Business
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Zhang Career Center

At the Haworth College of Business, we don’t only care about our students succeeding in the classroom. We want to make sure you’re ready to take that next step into your career. The Zhang Career Center empowers you to launch a successful business career with confidence.

Our innovative programming helps you learn the skills you need to confidently articulate and demonstrate your career readiness to future employers. And our partnerships with global, regional and local leaders give you access to these potential employers through networking events, career fairs and more.

What we do

The Zhang Career Center in Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business is a single location where you can find career development advising, career readiness events and career fair information.

Our staff is ready to assist you with everything you need to graduate from WMU and hit the ground running. This includes:

  • Revising your resume to grab the attention of employers.
  • Picking a major that matches your interests.
  • Narrowing down a career path inside your chosen field.
  • Becoming more confident in showcasing your professional skills.
  • Identifying skill gaps you need to address before graduation.
A student at Haworth College of Business in the offices

Quote

The Zhang Career Center has propelled my professionalism forward. Through the center, I've had my resume critiqued, participated in many developmental events and honed my interview skills.
— Victoria Loikits

Resources

We offer career advising to all undergraduate and graduate business students, as well as recent alumni who are entering into their first professional position after graduation. Our staff can help you with your career development, assist you with planning and answer any questions you may have. To schedule an appointment, call (269) 387-2711, email us at @email or use our online scheduling portal.

We can help you with your job search, whether it’s revising your resume, navigating Handshake or writing the perfect cover letter. Your first step is to activate and complete your profile on Handshake so employers can see you. Visit wmich.joinhandshake.com to start the process. Questions? Visit the Handshake FAQ page or call us at (269) 387-2711.

Our passion is connecting employers with talent and resources! We can help your company post job openings, find qualified students, design a recruitment strategy and much more. Learn more about employer resources.

Do you need help writing a resume? Or maybe you want to work on your presentation skills. We have a library of video resources that can help you work on the career readiness skills you need. 

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Events

The Zhang Career Center hosts a variety of events each year that may help you choose a business major, have deeper conversations about your career goals, find an internship or job, learn about what to expect in the workplace and more!

Zhang Career Center: Resume ReVamp!

Sep. 2 — 8 a.m.
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
This is an ongoing opportunity through the Fall 2026 semester for business students to receive feedback and written recommendations for improvement on their resumes. Drop off your printed resume at…

Business Bash

Sep. 17
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Schneider Hall Courtyard
Come and join us for some fun and meet our business registered student organizations, academic departments and programs and Premier Partners of the Zhang Career Center. The college will be providing…

Zhang Career Center: Major Insights (Tuesday Group)

Tuesday, Sep. 22 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 29 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — 3 to 5 p.m.
3150 Schneider Hall
Major Insights is geared to first-year and transfer students who are undecided on their chosen business major. The program consists of 90-minute, hands-on sessions on three consecutive Tuesday…

Zhang Career Center: Resume Critique Day

Sep. 25
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
This is a great opportunity to have your resume reviewed before attending a career fair! Either in-person at the Zhang Career Center or virtually from home, spend 20 minutes with an industry…

Zhang Career Center: Career Fair Prep

Sep. 29
4 to 5 p.m.
1245 Schneider Hall
Join staff from the Zhang Career Center to hear helpful tips and tricks for achieving success at career fairs. Topics to be covered include preparing for the fair, how to register and navigate fairs,…

Zhang Career Center: Practice Interview Day

Oct. 2
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3020 Schneider Hall (Zhang Career Center)
This is a great opportunity to practice your interviewing skills before attending a career fair and landing a professional interview. Either in-person at the Zhang Career Center or virtually from…

Career Night: Sales, Marketing and Food Marketing

Oct. 5
4 to 7 p.m.
Fetzer Center
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for internships and full-time positions in sales, marketing and food marketing.

Career Night: Supply Chain

Oct. 7
4 to 7 p.m.
Fetzer Center
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for internships and full-time positions in supply chain or related fields.

Business Career Day

Oct. 8
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fetzer Center
Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting for internships and full-time positions in any business field.

Zhang Career Center: Major Insights (Monday Group)

Monday, Oct. 12 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19 — 3 to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 26 — 3 to 5 p.m.
3150 Schneider Hall
Major Insights is geared to first-year and transfer students who are undecided on their chosen business major. The program consists of 90-minute, hands-on sessions on three consecutive Monday…

Zhang Career Center: Internship Prep for Accounting Students

Nov. 3
12:30 to 2 p.m.
1340 Schneider Hall
Standard deduction? No way—stand out this winter in your internship! This event will prepare you for your internship by detailing how you can stand out as an accountancy intern and build your career…

Zhang Career Center: Major Match-Up

Nov. 11
4 to 5 p.m.
2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
Major Match-Up is a one evening event for all students wishing to explore Haworth College of Business majors. A student could explore all of the majors with knowledgeable and engaged B.B.A. students…

Check back soon to view more events once they are added to the website. You can see everything happening at Haworth College of Business by viewing the college calendar.