Let's prepare for your future
Our team of Career services professionals are eager to assist you as you explore and prepare for exciting career opportunities ahead. It's never too early to get started!
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Welcome to Career Services!
The Office of Career Services' mission is to support both the economic vitality of the region and the professional development of our students and alumni by assisting in matching top-quality students and graduates with local organizations to meet the needs of the community. Career Services at SVSU is dedicated to providing professional development resources to every student throughout their college career -- free of charge.
The Career Services website contains numerous student, alumni, and employer resources. There are resume and cover letter templates crucial for making a good first impression on an employer, resources on preparing for life after SVSU, personality assessments to assist undecided students in declaring a major, and more. We look forward to serving as a resource center for students and alumni, providing the appropriate services and information that will assist them in successfully meeting their career objectives and professional development, and providing mutually beneficial links between students and employers.
Where do I start?
Students
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It's never to early to start planning! We're here to empower and guide you through every step of your career decision-making process.
- Resume and cover letter templates
- Mock interviews
- Internship and job search strategies
- Job fairs and professional networking events
- STRONG interest inventory assessment for undecided majors
- 1-1 meetings with a career services coach
- Professional clothing from the Cardinal Closet
Alumni
Even after you leave the nest, we want to ensure our Cardinals are prepared for the workforce. If you are having trouble finding a job after graduation or want help with a career transition, check out our resources today!
- Job search strategies
- Resume and cover letter assistance
- Mentoring opportunities
- Employment Resources
- Young Professional Networks
Employers
Looking to hire top quality SVSU students and alumni?
- Post jobs through Handshake
- Attend Job Fairs and Networking events
- Become an SVSU Career Services Employer Partner
- Handshake Resources
Faculty & Staff
We want to partner with you! Whether you are looking to hire a student for your department or want a career services professional to speak with your class, we are here to help!
- Classroom presentations
- On-campus student employment resources
- Supervisor Training
RSO's
Let Career Services meet with your RSO! Schedule a presentation to cover;
- Resume & Cover Letter Preparation
- Interviewing Skills & Tips
- Building a professional Network
- and more!
Parents & Families
We hope you’ll encourage your student to take advantage of our services! We look forward to offering guidance in identifying their career interests while discussing their skills, values, and personality.
View the First Destination Survey to see where recent SVSU graduates have gone to work, continue their education or starting salaries based on major!
CONTACT US.
Call Us
989-964-4954
Stop By
Wickes Hall 270
Email Us
careers@svsu.edu