Career Center Events

The Career Center offers workshops, networking opportunities, and career fairs to help you explore career paths, build professional skills, and connect with employers and industry professionals. Whether you are looking for an internship, preparing for your first job search, or exploring career options, these opportunities help you gain experience, ask questions, and build connections.

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Fall Career Center Events

Leveraging LinkedIn and Handshake for Career Success
September 9 | 12–1 p.m. | VLSB 207
Learn to build your online presence to expand your network

Resumes that Get Results Workshop
September 14 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | VLSB 207
Learn how to create a resume that highlights your skills and accomplishments

Career Trek to Sigma Design
September 18 | 2–5 p.m. | Off campus
Explore career paths, visit local organizations, and connect with professionals.

Resume Café
September 23 | 2–4 p.m. | VFSC
Bring your resume to receive personalized feedback from career professionals and employers.

Informational Interviews: Conversations That Build Your Career Workshop
September 29 | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | VLSB 207
Learn how conversations with professionals can help you explore careers and build your network.

Career Clothing Closet
October 13–15 | Location: VMCB
Find free professional clothing for interviews, career fairs, and workplace opportunities.

Maximizing Your Career Fair Experience Workshop
October 22 | 4–5 p.m. | VLSB 207
Prepare to connect with employers and make the most of career fairs.

Maximizing Your Career Fair Experience Workshop
October 26 | 12–1 p.m. | VLSB 207
Build confidence for career fairs by practicing introductions and employer conversations.

Career and Internship Fair
October 28 | 1–4 p.m. | VFSC
Connect with employers offering internships, part-time, and career opportunities.

Career Trek to Lincoln Design
October 29 | 1–4 p.m. | Off campus
Explore workplace culture and connect with professionals in the community.

Job and Internship Search with Success Workshop
November 4 | 3–4 p.m. | VLSB 207
Learn strategies for finding opportunities and building your job search plan.

Career Confidence: Building the Skills Employers Look For
November 10 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. | VLSB 207
Identify career-ready skills and learn how to highlight your strengths.

Finding Student-Friendly Jobs Workshop
November 17 | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Location TBD
Get tips for finding flexible job opportunities that fit your schedule and goals.

Questions?

Career Center

Career Services and Professional Development
Email Address van.career@wsu.edu
LocationLocated in the lower level of the Student Services Center, just past the Bookie. Check in at the Career Center front desk.

Career Center Schedule

  • Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm

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

Career fairs give you the opportunity to connect with employers, explore career options, and learn about internship, part-time, and full-time opportunities. Throughout the year, the Career Center hosts career fairs for students and alumni across majors and career interests.

Annual and specialized career fairs include:

  • Fall Career and Internship Fair – Connect with employers hiring for internships, part-time positions, and full-time opportunities.
  • Spring Career and Internship Fair – Meet employers recruiting students and alumni across a variety of industries and career fields.
  • Summer Student and Alumni Job Fair – Explore seasonal, part-time, and early-career opportunities with regional employers.
  • Department-specific career fairs – Attend specialized fairs hosted by academic programs such as Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Data Analytics.

Career Center Programs

The Career Center offers a variety of programs throughout the academic year to help you explore career options, connect with employers and professionals, and prepare for internships, jobs, and your future career.

Career Workshops

Build practical career skills through interactive workshops. Learn how to create a stronger resume, prepare for interviews and career fairs, use LinkedIn and Handshake effectively, search for internships and jobs, and build your professional network

Employer and Alumni Events

Connect with employers, alumni, and industry professionals through networking events, panels, and presentations. Learn about career paths, ask questions, and gain insights from professionals working in a variety of industries.

Closet to Career

Dress with confidence for interviews, career fairs, internships, and other professional events. Closet to Career pop-ups provide free, gently used professional clothing to help you build a professional wardrobe at no cost

Career Treks

Visit local employers to learn about different industries, explore workplace culture, and connect with professionals. Career Treks give you a firsthand look at potential career paths while helping you build your professional network.

Resume Reviews

Receive personalized feedback on your resume and learn how to better communicate your skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Resume reviews can help you strengthen your application materials before applying for internships, jobs, and other opportunities