GVSU Career Center

Love helping people? Enjoy staying organized? Want to grow your communication skills while getting paid? This role has your name on it.

We are hiring a Career Connector to join our team this year!

Apply now at https://www.myworkday.com/gvsu/d/inst/15$392530/9925$5840.htmld

Workplace conflicts happen — even in internships. What would you actually do in this situation?

Summer means Career Center staff have some time to visit our employer partners!

We recently stopped by FWF and Pine Rest's new Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health to learn more about the incredible work they're doing and the opportunities available to GVSU students.

Every employer visit helps us build stronger connections that can lead to more internships and jobs for Lakers.

Managing up isn't self-promotion — it's communication. And it's one of the most underrated skills an intern can have!

Asking for feedback is a skill — and most interns never do it. Here's your encouragement for Week 7, complete with sample questions, for having that next conversation.

Career Center staff have LOVED meeting the students and families joining us on campus this summer for orientation! Through presentations to more than 60 groups of parents and supporters, we shared how students can start exploring their career goals from day one and take advantage of Career Center resources throughout their time at GVSU.

We can't wait to welcome our newest Lakers back to campus in August ☀️💙

For Week 6, let's have a little fun with Would You Rather: Intern Edition.

Head over to our stories to cast your vote.

In the Detroit area this summer? Check out this in-person event sharing information about working on-campus at GVSU when you are back in West Michigan!

Looking for an on-campus job this fall? Skip the guesswork and let us show you exactly how it's done. 👀

Ready, Set, Work! walks you through everything you need to know to start your on-campus job search. We're breaking down:

💰 Work-Study — what it is + how to actually claim it
📝 The Application Pipeline — apply like a pro
🤝 Campus Resources — the teams that have your back
🎯 Resume & Interview Labs — get real feedback that helps you stand out

And yes... there will be 🍕 food + 🎁 raffle prizes!

We've got the inside scoop, and we're handing it straight to you.

📅 Wednesday, July 15
⏰ 5:30–6:30pm
📍 GVSU Detroit Center, 163 Madison St, Detroit, MI 48226

🔗 Save your spot: https://gvsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bx8kHh5Jw8kjGbI

See you there, Lakers. 💙

Check out our very own Cindy Brown and Troy Farley on Wood TV8’s show Life in Progress!

"Early and often." That’s the advice GVSU gives its students regarding finding a job post-graduation. Watch Life In Progress for more tips. https://www.woodtv.com/news/news-8-digital-series/life-in-progress-advice-for-college-grads-on-how-to-land-a-job/

Week 5 of your internship: the honeymoon phase is over, and imposter syndrome might be starting to creep in.

Feeling like you don't know enough yet? That's not a red flag—it's often a sign you're being challenged and growing.