Career Services
Western Michigan University's Career and Student Employment Services offers a satellite office located within the Parkview Advising Complex at E-102 Floyd Hall. Although specifically serving students within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, this satellite office is available to all students. Drop-in career advising is especially helpful to students who are looking for help with:
- Resume critique
- Cover letter writing
- Practice interviewing
- Internship and job searches
- Networking advice
- Handshake navigation
About us
The Career and Student Employment Services office provides students and alumni with services and programs focusing on finding employment, exploring options and career management including:
- Career advising
- Career events
- Career planning and assessment
- Student jobs and employment
- Internships/cooperative education
Career and Student Employment Services also partners with employers to provide career development opportunities including:
- On-campus Employer Information Sessions
- Industry Road Trip Series
- Practice interview days (Employer On Duty)
- Senior design project collaboration
- Partnership with registered student organizations
- Job fair preparation events
- Research projects
If you are an employer who wants to become more involved with the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences or its students and alumni, click here
Handshake
Handshake is a web-based employment service that offers a variety of online jobs including: full-time, part-time, on-campus, internships, seasonal and temporary jobs. Students can use Handshake to:
- Search and apply for jobs and internships
- Sign-up for on-campus interviews and events
- Publish resumes in online resume books
Career advising
Students may schedule a career advising appointment to review a resume or to discuss career goals with any career development specialist. Appointment locations vary.
Schedule a Career Advising Appointment
Julie Carr, MBA, MA
Engineering and Applied Sciences Career Development Specialist
Office: (269) 387-2745
Email Julie Carr