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.
Career Expo Dates & Information | What We Offer Students | Employer InformationStudent 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 - NEW! - Career Transitions employs a simple, step-by-step approach to assist student and alumni users with: 1) Exploring new career possibilities; 2) Assessing interests and experiences of users; 3) Identifies ways to improve prospects, including networking and educational opportunities; 4) Preparation for a job search; 5) Searching 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 easy-to-use online software allows students to quickly and effortlessly create essential professional documents such as resumes and job search letters along with portfolio and website builders, interview preparation and skill assessment.
- What Can I Do With This Major?- When students ask, "What can I do with my major?" We can help! This program allows students to explore career opportunities by major. Printed copies are available in the Career Assistance Center and electronic versions available via our Career Assistance Center Organization on Blackboard.
- 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 - Limited printed copies are available in the Career Assistance Center or may be accessed online.
- Job Choice Magazine: Available in our office or now on-line at http://www.naceweb.org/knowledge/tools/job_search_tools/
- Employment Resource Packets - A limited quantity of copies are available in the Career Assistance Center or can be accessed on the Career Assistance Center Blackboard site under Documents.
Accept/Decline Offer Letters
Compiling a Portfolio
Cover Letter/Resume/Reference Page
Elevator Speech
Interview Attire
Interviewing (face-to-face or phone)
Negotiating Your Job Offer
Resigning with Class
Thank You Letters - Career search - Additional job search sites and resources.
- On Campus Jobs - Michigan Campus
- Career Coaching Seminars
Click the links below to launch the Career Coaching Seminar videos
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.
- 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.
- 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
Career Expo Dates & Information
2012 Career Services Boot Camp Series Events:
Week 1: Out of the Classroom…Into the Boardroom
Tuesday, January 24th
Please drop in anytime between 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Strosacker Library – Food & EXCEL Credit!
Review all career-related resources available to you for your career/intern search
Week 2: Conquer the World of Interviewing & Resume Video
Wednesday, February 1st
Join the Student Honor Association and Career Services for an interviewing workshop.
6:00-8:00 p.m.- NADA Hotel
*PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE REQUIRED
Monday Jan 30th- Feb 3rd
Video Release Date
Week 3: Etiquette Dinner @ the H Hotel
Wednesday, February 8th
6:00-8:30 p.m. The H Hotel and Conference Center
$20/person. Register online: http://www.northwood.edu/forms/careerservices/mi/etiquettedinner/
*PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ATTIRE REQUIRED
Deadline to register: Jan. 27th
Week 4: Planning Ahead Workshop
Monday, February 13th
6:00-7:00p.m-Griswold Lecture Hall
Recruiter Panel Topics: Prepare for the career fair, do your research, what to wear and not to wear
Week 5: 2012 Spring Career Expo
Wednesday, February 22nd
3:00PM-5:00PM– Hach Student Life Center
*Professional Dress Attire Required
Employers Register HERE, Students view Employers attending Expo HERE
Week 6: Recruiter Workshop Budgeting & Credit 101
Monday, February 27th
Join the Finance Club and Career Services going over the importance of budgeting.
6:00-7:30 p.m. – Griswold Lecture Hall
Recruiter Panel Topics: Finance
Week 7: Mock Interview Video
Monday March 5th-9th
Mock Interview Video will be released the week of March 5th-9th
Week 8: Social Networking Event @ Dow Diamond
Thursday March 22nd
6:00-8:00 p.m. –Dow Diamond-Great Lakes Reserve (Suite Lobby)
*Professional Dress Attire Required
http://www.northwood.edu/forms/careerservices/mi/socialnetworking/Default.aspx
Questions? Contact Career Services at career@northwood.edu or 989.837.4995 Deadline to register, March 16th
Week 9: Talking Jobs with Northwood Alumni
Tuesday March 27th
Sponsored by Prudential
6:00-9:00 p.m. – NADA and Sloan Auditorium (Room 114)
*Dress Business Casual
http://www.northwood.edu/forms/careerservices/mi/jobs/
Questions? Contact Career Services at career@northwood.edu or 989.837.4995 Deadline to register, March 9th
** Attend and participate in ALL 7 workshops and you will be eligible for a drawing to win a $100 gift card towards the purchase of professional business attire!
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
David Parker
Assistant to Director of Career Services
Jennifer Gerard
Student Assistant
Emily Browne
Student Assistant
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