Career and Student Employment Services

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Career coaching

Become job search ready by attending career workshops, having your resume reviewed at drop-ins, or scheduling an appointment to talk to a professional career coach.
Upcoming Career Academy Workshops Drop-In Career Advice dates and locations Schedule your appointment

This is your home base for exploring career options, job searching, interviewing, negotiating and finding internships. All these resources are available to WMU students, employers hiring Broncos, WMU alumni, student-employee supervisors, WMU faculty and staff, and students’ families.

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94%

of graduates are working or continuing their education

—2024-25 Career Outcomes Report
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4,000+

internships by major

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30,000

jobs posted

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140+

industries covered for practice interviews

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Students and alumni

No matter where you might be in the job search process, you can find the career guidance and help you need right here.

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Career resources

We provide career tools and resources for undergraduate students to help them explore career options, get internship experience and polish their résumés and interviewing skills.
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Job search services

Get the help you need in the way you want—engaging workshops, drop-in résumé reviews, virtual practice interviews, 1:1 career coaching, and professional headshots—all free for all students.

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Student employment

Student employment opportunities are available for Broncos looking for on-campus and part-time jobs in the community that fit into their class schedules.

Join us for our next job fair

This is your opportunity to meet employers in your field of study and find the right job for you.
See our calendar of events

Other members of the Western community

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Employers

We connect employers with students, faculty, staff and administration at Western.
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Faculty and staff

We provide the tools for WMU faculty and staff to encourage and guide students along their career paths.
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Families

Western provides family members with the resources they need to help guide their students’ career development.

We’re here to help

Need to talk to someone about reaching your career goals? Our career specialists are here and ready to help all Western students and alumni make the most out of your career journey.
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