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Career Academy
Career Academy is a series of four workshops where we empower students to stand out in a candidate pool. Complete the series and receive a professional padfolio. Join today and take the first step towards a successful career!
Need help crafting a winning resume?
Ready to find your next gig?
Want to ace your next job interview?
Ready to make a splash at a job fair?
Next Step
In-Person, Drop-In Career Advice
Drop-in Career Advice is closed for summer - will start back up on September 8, 2025.
Please make an appointment with a Career Development Specialist below for assistance with a job search during the summer sessions.
Common career questions can quickly be addressed through drop-in advising - no appointment necessary! Students with questions regarding resumes, cover letters, activating their Handshake account, or navigating any job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors to by vising any of the four drop-in locations. Drop-in advice sessions typically take between 10 and 20 minutes.
WMU Student Center - 2nd Floor - The Source
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Floyd Hall - outside Parkview Café entrance
- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
College of Health and Human Services - inside atrium
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
College of Aviation - outside Aviation Emporium
- Mondays and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Still Need Support
Career Coaching
Students can also sign up to work with a professional Career Development Specialist by making an appointment. Career Coaching is designed to assist those students who are looking for a deeper level of assistance including:
- Helping decide between career fields or majors.
- Assistance with a job search - often after applying to several jobs unsuccessfully.
- Identifying and developing personal talents into strengths and how to leverage them in a job search.
Career Coaching may be completed in one session or may involve multiple sessions - either way the Career Development Specialist is available to you until you have achieved your goal.
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students and Alumni
Alumni who no longer have access to your WMU login please e-mail wmu-handshake@wmich.edu with your name, a WMU identifier (WIN, BNID, or @wmich.edu e-mail address) and graduation year to have your handshake account switched to your personal e-mail address.