Career and Student Employment Services

Employers

Western Michigan University is home to eight academic colleges, 240 majors, and nationally recognized programs. Students learn academics in the classroom, and through experiential experiences. All student majors are encouraged to participate in internships or work/volunteer in their field of study prior to graduation. 

WMU Colleges and Majors 

WMU Career Outcomes 

WMU Career and Student Employment Services supports student majors at the Colleges of Aviation, Education and Human Development, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Fine Arts, Graduate, Health and Human Services, Lee Honors, and Merze Tate 

Zhang Career Center supports business majors at the WMU Haworth College of Business

Requests require a signed electronic release of information and must be sent by email or fax. We are unable to provide employment verification over the phone. 

Email: @email | Fax: (269) 387-2555

To learn about campus engagement and recruitment, contact Buffy Nespodzany, Assistant Director Employer Engagement, at @email or (269) 387-2745.

Job Fairs and Events 

Campus Visit Options

Connect with Student Organizations

For information about internships, contact Andrea Page, Assistant Director Internships, at @email or (269) 387-2745.

Broncos Lead Internship Program | U.S. Department of Labor Internship Guidelines 

The first step to recruiting at WMU is to join WMU Handshake

Handshake Logo

Handshake is the student job portal where employers can post jobs, register for career fairs and events, and receive recruitment-related communications and invitations.

Join Handshake Follow the prompts to create a new employer account or if you are a staff member who would like to join as a contact under an existing employer account.

Each employer account and posting are vetted to ensure marketability and integrity. Career and Student Employment Services reserves the right to edit, delete, or decline employer profiles or job postings that require financial investment on the part of our students/alumni or may involve unreasonable risks, as well as postings that are not in compliance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

NACE Principles for Ethical and Professional Practice

NACE Using the Principles, Professional Standards, and Competencies  

Handshake resources and help center for employers

Handshake Frequently Asked Questions

Expected Employer Representative Conduct Statement: 

Western Michigan University is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are central to student achievement and success. Additionally, WMU nondiscrimination policy prohibits behavior which limits participation in University activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, height, weight, or marital status. In this context, Career and Student Employment Services expects all employer representatives participating in career activities to serve every student equally. This includes appropriate time spent with each student, as well as the quality of feedback they receive.