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Study Abroad
Programs are available taught in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. Mastering a second or third language can set you apart from the masses in the job market. What will my living situation be like? Accommodation choices vary depending on the program and can include residence halls, apartments or living with a host family.
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/101/faq
March 2023 Newsletter
Haworth College of Business
Craft your career at WMU Haworth Students at the Haworth College of Business are crafting their careers with experiences that take them outside the classroom and their comfort zones, leading to increased confidence and job opportunities. Hear from students—in their own words—about how WMU Haworth has supported them. Please share these major stories on our major students to inspire the up-and-coming Business Broncos in your life!
https://wmich.edu/business/3-23-newsletter
It’s Not Over Yet: The Mental Health Side of COVID-19
Public Health
I know personally that it can be scary and depressing to live through. Luckily, there are so many healthy ways to get through this. Whether you are worried about keeping your job, your family’s safety, grieving what life was like before the pandemic, or just generally feeling overwhelmed with all the problems associated with the pandemic all around you, there are healthy ways we can cope.
https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2022/11/hintz
Master of Arts in Industrial Organizational Behavior Management
Psychology
This course is designed to teach students: (1) the legal and professional requirements for personnel selection and placement programs; (2) how to design and conduct job analyses, interviews, and tests that conform to the legal and professional requirements; and (3) how to evaluate the adequacy (the reliability and validity) of personnel selection and placement instruments.
https://wmich.edu/psychology/academics/graduate/iobm/masters
A safe space for all students
Haworth College of Business
This fall, 19 members attended NABA’s Regional Conference, participating in professional development sessions, mock interviews, a career expo and interviews for internships and full-time opportunities. Many students walked away with full-time job offers. “The NABA regional conference was one of the best experiences I have had through the Haworth College of Business,” says senior Andrew Miller.
https://wmich.edu/business/naba2020
How to Improve the Overall Wellbeing of your Elementary Student: Tips and Tricks
Public Health
Posted by Katie Gratopp on November 11, 2022 In the photo above, a young student is working on schoolwork in a virtual classroom setting. Source: (Young, 2021). As we should all know by now, COVID-19 put a damper on our lives. Whether that be a loved one that you lost, a job or school opportunity that was missed, or even having something you were looking forward to being cancelled, it affected all of us. Education was something that dramatically changed because of COVID-19.
https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2022/11/gratopp
Student Resources
Career and Student Employment Services
Develop Skills Internships Clifton Strengths Service Learning WMU Signature Career Management Social media profiles Student employee intern using engineering skills learned at Western Michigan University Diversity and inclusion Generational differences in the workplace Discover opportunities Attend a job fair Explore career events Virtual job fairs and interview resources Preparing for job fairs Professional resources A guide to professional etiquette Creating a personal commercial Find a job Handshake and other job
https://wmich.edu/career/students
COVID-19 at Western: One year later
WMU News
A student uses a ring light while talking during a virtual interview. (February 2021) Western prepares students for virtual interviews amid pandemic : Students prepare themselves for the virtual job-hunting experience with the help of Career and Student Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center. The University hosted several virtual career fairs throughout the 2020-21 academic year.
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586
Career Development Guide
Career and Student Employment Services
Develop knowledge, skills, and ability Skills employers want in college graduates Resumes Resume writing Resume samples Keywords and action verbs Curriculum Vitae (CV) writing and samples Cover letters References Thank you notes Find a job Handshake and other job search websites Campus jobs Part-time job search websites Applicant tracking systems How to prepare for job fairs Interviewing Interviewing Interview Practice with Big Interview Interview attire Accepting and declining offers Salary negotiation
https://wmich.edu/career/guide
Industrial Organizational Behavior Management
Psychology
Review detailed application information Apply now Talk to an advisor Explore research Search funding Program recognition A premier program, ranked 18 in the Top 25 Campus Based Industrial-Organizational Psychology Degree Programs 2020. According to U.S. News and World Report Best Jobs rankings for 2020, Industrial Psychologist held the second highest ranking for Best Science Jobs. Furthermore, the Industrial Organizational Behavior Management program at Western Michigan University is well-known for its long-standing commitment to Organizational Behavior
https://wmich.edu/psychology/academics/graduate/iobm