• Virtual career advising - 1) Resume reviews: submit a resume to wmu-handshake@wmich.edu and receive a reviewed copy within three business days; 2) Advising appointments: sign up at wmich.edu/career for an appointment, daily schedule is Monday through Friday 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.; 3) Live chat: visit wmich.edu/career, click on the "Chat with us" tab, get quick answers to quick career questions, available Tuesday through Thursday 1 to 3 p.m.

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  • Got a career question? We can help! Get answers fast - chat live with our staff 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Look for the brown "Chat with us" tab at the bottom right corner of the page.
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Career & Student Employment Services is here for you!

We assist with exploring career options, job searching, interviewing, negotiating, and finding internships and jobs. We have resources for WMU Students, Employers hiring Broncos, WMU Alumni, Student Employee Supervisors, WMU Faculty and Staff, and Families.

Virtual Career Advising

Services available to current WMU students and recent alumni: 

  • Need a resume review? Submit it to WMU-Handshake@wmich.edu and we will return your reviewed resume within 3 business days. 

  • For anything else career related, set up a virtual appointment through Microsoft Teams with a Career Development Specialist at the button below. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m.

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  • Get quick answers to career questions in real-time from Career and Student Employment Services staff.

  • Available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.

  • Get quick answers to quick questions by visiting wmich.edu/career, clicking the brown “Chat with us” button at the bottom of the screen.

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Presentation requests 

Faculty, instructors, staff, and registered student organizations can request presentations about many topics. Request a career services presentation about resume building, interview preparation, job searching, and more; request an employer presentation to have an employer speak about a career topic, conduct practice interviews, or discuss their culture, hiring process, and opportunities.

 

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Employment Verifications 

Email or fax the verification to us and we will provide further instructions. Email: wmu-handshake@wmich.edu  |  Fax: (269) 387-2555. Leave a voicemail with any additional information or questions at (269) 387-2745 - consistently monitored Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., excluding holidays. 

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