Schedule an Appointment
Our dedicated career counselors and health professions advisor are here to support your career and continuing education planning, help you make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence. We offer a variety of appointment types and can meet with you in person, virtually, or by phone.
Find the scheduling option that works best for you below.
Ways to Schedule an Appointment with Our Team
Self-schedule online using Handshake, *
Call us at 360-650-3240 (8am-5pm, M-F), or
Visit the Career Services Center in Old Main 280 (8am-5pm, M-F)
Have an urgent request or just have a quick question--try Career Counseling Virtual Drop-ins!
*Online scheduling is only available for current students and alumni that have an active Handshake account.
If you need disability-related accommodations to participate in your appointment, please contact the Career Services Center at careers@wwu.edu or 360-650-3240. We encourage advance notice, as some accommodations may require time to arrange.
Scheduling FAQ
Let us know so we can open that time for someone else. You can cancel, reschedule, or switch to a virtual appointment by updating your Handshake* appointment or calling the Career Services Center at 360-650-3240.
*Online scheduling is only available for current students and alumni that have an active Handshake account.
Check out Handshake’s instructions on how to Schedule an Appointment with your Career Center for mobile and desktop!
You can always call the Career Services Center for urgent needs or last-minute availability—we’ll do our best to fit you in. Or you can visit our Career Counseling Virtual Drop-ins on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (brief 15 minute sessions, first-come, first served).
Dedicated and professional career counselors and health professions advisors are here to discuss your career-related plans and empower you to make decisions & move forward. See the variety of appointment types below.
Individual Appointments
Identify and explore possible career paths and set career goals.
Take one of the career assessments we offer and meet with a counselor to understand how your results inform your understanding of personal interests, skills, values, and lifestyle preferences, which impact your academic and career decisions.
Determine a major by clarifying academic and career interests
One of our team members can review your resume and cover letter and provide feedback over email. If you need more in-depth support, you can schedule an individual appointment
Learn strategies and tips for your job or internship search including information on networking, LinkedIn, and navigating job offers and salary negotiation
Practice your interview skills through a mock interview or learn interview techniques to prepare for future interviews.
Interested in Graduate School? Talk with one of our Career Counselors to learn more about the process and get help preparing your application materials.
Interested in a career in healthcare? Talk with one of our health professions advisors to learn more about the process.
Learn strategies to help you decide whether to accept a job offer and how to negotiate for the best salary, benefits and other perks.
Get support building or improving your LinkedIn profile and growing your professional network.
Get your CV and/or personal statement reviewed over email before you submit it. You can also meet someone on our team for more in-depth guidance. Schedule an appointment using Handshake today.
Appointment Policy
Our services are available by appointment only* and depend upon the availability of our Career Counselors and Advisors. Our aim is to serve all individuals, including past, present, and future students, seeking guidance. However, during peak demand periods, we will prioritize services for current students. Additionally, to ensure broad access to our services, alumni are limited to 6 appointments per calendar year.
Our team may exercise discretion in prioritizing students who are new to meeting with our team. In certain instances, appointment requests may be declined due to prior no-shows or late cancellations, or instances of impolite or threatening behavior towards our staff. We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all individuals seeking career guidance.
* Career Counseling Virtual Drop-ins available Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 during the academic year.