Take ownership of your future, and prepare now for life after college.
Career Fairs and Events – Attend University-wide career fairs and more than 10 industry-specific events hosted annually by Career Services.
CareerShift – Explore the comprehensive job search management
system, provided by Career Services (
access code: wvsenior) to find additional career opportunities.
Login to CareerShift.
Choose a Major – Meet with a career development specialist equipped with state of the art technology and training to assist in making a well informed decision about a major.
Credential Services – Obtain assistance collecting and disseminating confidential faculty recommendations and transcripts for graduate school applications.
Graduate School Advising – Receive guidance relative to applying
to graduate school, polishing your personal statement, and identify schools that
will help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
Handshake – Find jobs and internships in Handshake. Explore our powerful
career resource tool, designed to meet the needs of WVU students and alumni.
Internship and Job Search – Get help developing a strategy to find opportunities locally and nationally.
On-Campus Interviews – Apply for interviews on Handshake or by speaking directly to recruiters at career fairs and other on campus events. Employers from diverse industries conduct on-campus interviews throughout the academic year.
Personal and Professional Assessment – Take career assessments offered, including FOCUS2 (access code: mountaineer), to help you explore majors and career paths, and determine which career directions might prove rewarding for you as an individual. Login to FOCUS2.
Personalized Career Coaching – Meet one-on-one with a career development specialist to discuss anything career related, including career exploration, job and internship search strategies, career assessments, and interview preparation.
Practice Interviews – Sharpen your interview skills with a practice
interview with a career development specialist, who will provide feedback on strengths
and weaknesses.
Professional Development Workshops – We offer several student outreach presentation topics that we have found most beneficial to our students. Request customized presentations for your organization, fraternity/sorority, residence hall floor, or class.
Student Employment – On and off-campus student employment opportunities are in Handshake and can help you earn money during college while developing new skills, building your resume and gaining valuable professional experience.
Resume and Cover Letter Reviews – Get help from our career development specialists creating and reviewing your resumes and cover letters.
Workforce Recruitment Program – Check out the Federal program providing recruitment opportunities to highly motivated students with disabilities eager to prove their abilities in the workplace.