Graduate Students

Updated Announcement:

We’ve been working hard to redesign our services in response to reduced staffing and remain committed to supporting students and alumni as they prepare for and navigate their careers. While our website updates are still being finalized, you can learn more about our updated services. Thank you for your patience during this transition! For questions, email us at careers@wwu.edu . 

We welcome students and alumni of all identities and experiences. We are here to support and empower you,​
wherever you are in your career journey, with a wide variety of resources, programs, and tools.​

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Career Workshops

We provide workshops on improving your Resume & Cover Letter, Successful Interviewing Strategies, Optimizing your LinkedIn Profile, Job Search and more! ​

The Career Center offers sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 1:30-3:30 PM. Get help with resumé tips, career exploration and more! Visit careercenter.wwu.edu/events.

Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins

Meet with a member of our team virtually in a 15min drop-in session—no appointment needed—to get 1:1 career support.

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Job Postings

Explore extensive job postings on Handshake, Western’s recruitment platform and employer database!​

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Career Closet

FREE business attire for you to keep! Find professional attire for interviews, career fairs, or your first day on the job! ​

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Employer Events

Connect with employers at our quarterly Career Fairs, Employer Spotlights, or networking events. ​

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Graduate Outcomes

Find out what alumni with your same graduate degree are doing now—whether that PhD programs or joining the workforce! ​

Career Support Topics

 

We offer Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins for students and alumni to get support with the career topics listed below. 

We also host hybrid career workshops.

Connect with Our Team

Just because you’re in graduate school, doesn’t mean you have to have it all figured out! Identify and explore possible career paths and set career goals. ​

Take a free of the career assessments and meet with a counselor during Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins to understand how your results inform your understanding of personal interests, skills, values, and lifestyle preferences, which impact your career decisions.​​

One of our team members can review your resume and/or cover letter and provide feedback over email.

Learn strategies and tips for your job search, including information on networking, LinkedIn, and navigating job offers and salary negotiation.  ​

Learn strategies to prepare for your interview and consider joining Career Center Virtual Drop-Ins for additional support.