Career Services

We provide career planning assistance to Northwood University traditional, Adult Degree Program, DeVos Graduate School of Management students, as well as alumni. The Career Assistance Center is available to assist you with career exploration, confident and professional self-marketing, and developing successful job search techniques.

The Career Assistance Center provides a number of career-related activities and events including two annual career expos (fall and spring), Experience, Optimal Resume, Career Transitions, on-campus recruiting and interviews, along with special events and a variety of workshops.

Student Services Offered

• Experience - The Experience network is available to all Northwood University students and alumni. Experience is our job database network. Registration for this program is required.
  New Users: Registration Form | Registered User Log-In
• Career Transitions - Career Transitions employs a simple approach to assist student and alumni users with exploring new career possibilities, assessing interests and experiences of users, identify ways to improve prospects - including networking and educational opportunities, preparation for a job search and applying for jobs utilizing a comprehensive sort feature.
  Current Students: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/nwoodu_careerctr?db=CART
  Alumni: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/nwoodu_alumni?db=CART
• GoliathJobs.com - A web-based employment service connecting job seekers to employers via schools & alma maters.
• Internships.com - Works with hundreds of students globally to assist in all internship needs. Please contact the Career Assistance Center for the Promo Code.
• OptimalResume - This software allows students to quickly and effortlessly create essential professional documents such as resumes, job search letters along with portfolio and website builders, interview preparation and skill assessment.
• What Can I Do With This Major?- This program allows students to explore career opportunities by major.
• Resume and Cover Letter Review - Please schedule your appointment at 989.837.4335 or career@northwood.edu for a one-on-one assessment.
• Mock Interview (by phone or in person) - Please schedule your appointment at 989.837.4335 or career@northwood.edu
  Business Professional Dress is required and plan approximately one hour for the process.
• Graduate School Guide - May be accessed online.
• Job Choices Magazine: Available exclusively on-line
• Career search - Additional job search sites and resources.
• Career Coaching Seminars
  Click the links below to launch the Career Coaching Seminar videos
  • Marketing Yourself Workshop- Resume Review and Transition Consultant- Dennis Kimble
  • Marketing Yourself in a Changing Economy- Interviewing Skills, Personal Career Assessments- Dr. Patrick Callaghan

Employers

Businesses of all sizes are welcome to meet, interview, and hire high quality Northwood University candidates. Whether you are seeking interns, entry level new graduates, or seasoned managers, Northwood University can assist you in your search.

Eligible Organizations

• Post Open Positions & Internship Opportunities using Experience. All postings are accessible to all Northwood students and alumni. There is no fee to post open positions. Please contact Career Services to register.
  • Employers Experience Log-In
• Send A Job To Career Services. Employers can self-post jobs to the Experience network. However, employers may also wish to submit job postings to Career Services. Career Services then can refer students directly to you. To send a job posting to Career Services, please complete the Job Posting Form.
• On-Campus Interviews & Visits. Career Services encourages employers to visit campus for individualized recruiting and networking days. The Career Services staff will work with you to coordinate on-campus interviews. Faculty often invite company representatives into classes to present on pertinent business topics. Company presentations can be arranged prior to interviews.
• Principles for Employment Professionals
• Principles for Third Party Recruiters

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Career Expo Dates & Information

Fall Etiquette Dinner
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The H Hotel
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

2012 Fall Accounting Career Fair
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Hach Student Life Center
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

2012 Fall Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, October 17- Friday, October 19, 2012
Online- Experience Network

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Contact Information

Northwood University
Career Assistance Center
Church Family Administration Building
4000 Whiting Drive
Midland, MI 48640
Phone: 989.837.4335 | Fax: 989.837.4499
Email

Kimberley Fischer-Kinne
Director of Career Services

Jennifer Gerard
Assistant to Director of Career Services