SVSU Career Services

Find a Job Friday 💼

Ready to launch a career where you can make a meaningful impact while helping others achieve their financial goals?

Thrivent is hiring a Virtual Financial Advisor in Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid)!

✨ In this role, you'll:
💰 Provide personalized financial guidance on investments, insurance, and banking
🤝 Build relationships with clients through virtual appointments
📈 Receive paid training and licensing support
🌟 Gain access to an established client base and a clear path to grow your career

🎓 Great fit for graduates in:
• Finance
• Accounting
• Business
• Economics
• Marketing
• Communications
• Or anyone passionate about helping others and building relationships

💲 What Thrivent offers:
✔️ Average first-year total compensation of $78,000
✔️ Monthly sales bonuses
✔️ Comprehensive benefits
✔️ 401(k) match + pension
✔️ Tuition reimbursement
✔️ 4 weeks of PTO
✔️ Hybrid work schedule

If you're looking for a purpose-driven career with growth opportunities and the support of a Fortune 500 organization, this could be the perfect next step!

🔗 Apply today through Handshake or https://careers.thrivent.com

The semester is quickly approaching—save the dates! ❤️🖤

Whether you're searching for an internship, co-op, part-time job, full-time career, or simply looking to grow your professional network, SVSU Career Services Employment Fairs are your opportunity to connect with employers from a wide range of industries. Employer registration is also open for all seven fairs!

🗓️ 2026–2027 Employment Fair Schedule
💼 Accounting & Finance Employment Fair – September 10
🎓 Fall All-Majors Employment Fair – September 25
🍎 Fall Education & Human Services Employment Fair – October 7
⚙️ Engineering & Information Technology Employment Fair – November 19
🌷 Spring All-Majors Employment Fair – February 5
📚 Spring Education & Human Services Employment Fair – March 16
🎉 Alumni & Professional Employment Fair – May 19

Don't wait until the last minute—mark your calendar now and start preparing your resume and elevator pitch!

📲 Learn more and register for the fairs on our website:
https://www.svsu.edu/careerservices/events or on Handshake

Get Ready for the Start of the Semester! ❤️🖤

Kick off the new school year and show your Cardinal pride at the Back to Business Bash!

📅 September 2
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 President's Courtyard

Start building your network before the fall career fair season begins! Join Career Services, employer partners, and campus departments for a fun, casual networking event.

✨ Stop by between classes to:
🤝 Meet employers recruiting SVSU students
🎯 Connect with campus resources
🎮 Play games
🌭 Enjoy FREE food
🎁 Win prizes

Whether you're looking for an internship, full-time job, on-campus opportunity, or just want to make connections, this is the perfect way to start the semester strong!

We'll see you there! 🎓

Proud to see our Employer Partner, Saginaw Control And Engineering, out enjoying our SVSU Alumni Golf Outing! ⛳️❤️

We love seeing our Cardinals soaring throughout the community and staying connected long after graduation. Even more thankful to all our partners for supporting SVSU and helping strengthen the relationships that make our community thrive! 🌟

National Intern Day Spotlight 🎉

Meet Parker Withers!

📚 Major: Accounting
🎓 Career Goal: Earn a Master's in Accounting and become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

This summer, Parker is gaining valuable real-world experience as an Assurance Intern with Plante Moran!

Internships provide students with the opportunity to build professional skills, apply classroom knowledge, and explore their future careers before graduation.

We're proud to see Parker representing SVSU and taking the next step toward a successful career in accounting. Keep up the great work! 👏❤️🖤

National Intern Day Spotlight 🎉

Meet Sammy Pause!

📚 Major: Applied Mathematics
📈 Minors: Actuarial Science & General Business
🎓 Graduation: May 2027

This summer, Sammy is serving as a Government Markets Actuarial Intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, where he's gaining hands-on experience in the actuarial field and the health insurance industry.

💬 Sammy shares:
"This internship has taught me about the actuarial career and how complex health insurance actually is!"

Internships give students the opportunity to apply what they've learned in the classroom, explore career paths, and build skills that will prepare them for life after graduation.

Congratulations, Sammy, on representing SVSU and making the most of your internship experience! 👏❤️🖤

Happy National Intern Day! 🎉

Today we're celebrating all of our Cardinals who are gaining valuable hands-on experience through internships this summer! 🌟 From Michigan to locations across the country, SVSU students are building skills, expanding their networks, and taking meaningful steps toward their future careers.

Internships provide more than just experience—they help students explore career paths, develop confidence, and turn classroom learning into real-world success.

💬 We'd love to hear from you!
Whether you're a current student or an SVSU alum, share your internship experience in the comments. How did an internship help shape your career or prepare you for your future?

Happy to all of our amazing interns—we're proud of everything you're accomplishing! ❤️🖤

Work on Campus Wednesday 🚨

Looking for an on-campus job where you can make a real impact? The Center for Public Policy & Service (CPPS) is hiring a Student Employee!

🗳️ Help support civic engagement initiatives like Cardinals Vote
🤝 Collaborate with student organizations, campus departments, and community partners
📱 Create social media content and assist with website updates
📊 Support event planning, outreach, and important civic engagement projects

This is a great opportunity for students interested in:
✔️ Political Science
✔️ Public Administration
✔️ Communications
✔️ Community Engagement
✔️ Public Service

To be eligible, students must:
• Be enrolled as a degree-seeking SVSU student
• Meet the required credit hour enrollment

💼 Gain valuable experience in event planning, marketing, community outreach, and public service while making a difference on campus.

📍Apply today through Workday and search for the Center for Public Policy & Service Student Employee position or JR-1050 under SVSU Student Jobs.