YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE
There's a lot that goes into landing your dream job and launching a successful career, but that's why we created Greater Than a 4-Year Plan.
Discover How We Can Helpgreater than a 4-year plan
Each level provides the progressive steps you need to take to become ready for today’s job market when you graduate.
Need help choosing a major? Want to know what you can do with your major?
Need help writing an effective
resume? Don’t know what to say or
wear during an interview?
Looking for an internship or a meaningful part-time job? Thinking about graduate school?
CAREER FAIR AND EVENTS
Hone your networking skills and connect with employers at 15+ annual career fairs and events.
Get StartedTop 10 Reasons to Attend a Career Fair
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YOU ARE GOING TO NEED A JOB.
- You can't stay on your parents' payroll forever.
- Practice makes perfect.
- You might get your picture on the Career Services Center website.
- You could be selected on the spot for an interview.
- Employers give away some pretty great swag.
- Networking with alumni is a great way to land a job or internship.
- Career fairs are the BEST place to meet multiple employers face-to-face in one location.
- Handshake makes it fast and easy to see the full list of attending employers
- You can network with hundreds of employers without leaving campus.
Schedule A career counseling Appointment
Discuss major exploration, internships, job searches, graduate school preparation, or career planning.
what does it take to stand out?
In addition to strong academics and applied work experience, such as internships, employers look for candidates with skills and experience in:
Critical Thinking
Communication
Teamwork
Volunteerism
Leadership
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Explore our powerful career resource tool, designed to meet the needs of WVU students and alumni.
Why Are You Here?
- Ace the Lunch Interview
- Build a Resume
- Choose a Major
- Complete FOCUS2
- Craft an Elevator Pitch
- Create a Credential Packet
- Develop a Job Search Strategy
- Dress to Impress
- Evaluate Job Offers
- Explore Career Options
- Graduate School Advising
- How to Work a Career Fair
- Make the Most Out of Your Network
- Meet with a Career Development Specialist
- Prepare for an Interview
- Register for Career Exploration Courses
- Request a Professional Development Presentation
- Resume, Cover Letter and Personal Statement Review
- Write a Cover Letter/Thank You
- Write a Personal Statement
- Schedule a Practice Interview
- Upcoming Career Fairs and Events
- Meet the Staff
- Complete List of Our Services