Career Center Events

The Career Center at WSU Vancouver provides the tools and connections necessary to transition from the classroom to a professional career. Through a variety of workshops, networking events, and campus-wide career fairs, students and alumni can engage directly with industry leaders and local employers. Whether you are exploring career paths, refining your application materials, or searching for an internship, these resources are designed to help you succeed in today’s job market.

Career Fairs, Events and Workshops

The Career Center hosts personal and professional development workshops, events, and career fairs for students, alumni, and members of the community.

Career and Internship Fairs

The Career Center and other campus departments host free career and internship fairs that connect regional employers with students and alumni. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, these events offer networking opportunities and career advice for job or internship searches.

Annual career fairs:

• Fall Career and Internship Fair – On-campus departments and off-campus companies hiring part-time and full-time.
• Spring Career and Internship Fair – 35+ off-campus employers hiring across all majors.

Department-specific fairs:

Take place in fall and spring for fields like Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Data Analytics.

Workshops and Events

These workshops and events help students build professional skills, expand their network, explore careers, and prepare for internships, jobs, or career fairs. Examples include:

Job and internship search strategies

• Using LinkedIn, Handshake, and other job search tools
• Finding student-friendly jobs on and off campus
• Standing out as a top candidate
• Evaluating and negotiating job offers

Resume and interview skills

• Creating resumes and cover letters that highlight your strengths
• Practicing interviews and answering common questions
• Crafting a confident, professional introduction
• Drop-in resume review sessions with career staff or local professionals

Career Fair preparation

• What to expect and how to navigate a career fair
• Making a strong first impression with employers
• Asking thoughtful questions and following up afterward

Career exploration and Industry connections

• Career Treks to local employers
• Panels with alumni, faculty, and industry experts
• Events spotlighting specific majors, industries, or career paths

Closet to Career

Closet to Career pop-ups offer free, gently used professional clothing to help you dress confidently for interviews, career fairs, and other professional events.

Additional events on Handshake

Find additional daily and weekly events on Handshake. Visit wsu.joinhandshake.com and select “Events” to discover more opportunities.