Career Development & Services

Provides career-related assistance to students ranging from choosing a major to exploring career options. Examples of services include:

• Resume and cover letter critiques
  Pick up our Starter Kit and then bring in a rough draft of your resume and/or cover letter for us to review.
• Interview preparation
  Do you know how to handle behavior-based interview questions? Do you know what to wear? What questions you should be asking? Start with our Ace the Interview kit and then consider a mock (practice) interview.
• Job search strategies
  Whether you're looking for a job locally or across the nation, we can help you organize the process and point you to resources you might not have considered.
• ShockWORKS
  An online service that allows students to sign-up for on-campus interviewing, particpate in resume referrals and review position listings online.
• Career counseling
  Meet with professionals for help in narrowing down a major or considering career options.
  
  Career Services
  Jill Pletcher, Representative
  978-6830
  203 Grace Wilkie Hall

Cooperative Education & Work-Based Learning

An academic program that allows students to connect classroom learning with the world of work. Employment may be paid or unpaid and all experience takes place in a supervised, educational work setting related to their major field of study or career interest. Students enroll in Co-op, receive academic credit and are advised by WSU faculty. Placements may be either in-state or out-of-state.

• Apply your learning in real-world applications
• Develop self-confidence and communication skills
• Gain relevant work experience for your resume
• Receive academic credit by enrolling in the appropriate Co-op or Internship course
• Earn money as you gain hands-on experience
• Make important professional contacts for your job search

Students must have completed 24 hours of college credit and have earned a 2.25 GPA to participate in the Cooperative Education & Work-Based Learning program.

Cooperative Education
Trisha Gresnick, Representative
978-6983
223 Grace Wilkie Hall