Career Counseling
We encourage you to meet with a career services staff to discuss your resume, internship/job search, assessment results, or graduate school application. We are here to assist you with all of your career-related needs. You can meet with a staff member in person or virtually.
Programs & Workshops
Workshops and programs are presented to student organizations, residence halls, classrooms, clubs, chapters, teams, groups or academic departments! Please stop by the office, call or email if you are interested in requesting a program or workshop.
Mock Interviews
Our office offers mock interviews to help students and alumni practice and gain confidence in their interviewing skills. A career counselor will conduct the interview and provide feedback and a critique of interviewing skills.
Career Assessments
There are many employment options available for MVSU students and alumni. Career assessments help generate ideas for choosing majors and identifying potential careers.
Career Lab
The Career Lab is a career library and small computer lab that offers information and resources to assist students and alumni career development. Handouts on resume writing tips, job search strategies, interview preparation and more are available in the Lab.
Graduate School
What is graduate study?
Graduate and professional schools focus on specialized areas of knowledge. Many graduate programs include some forms of research, an internship, and/or a formal written research paper such as a thesis or dissertation. A student may choose different levels of graduate study leading to the master’s degree, doctorate degree, or a professional degree.
Why should I pursue a graduate degree?
Making the decision to pursue a graduate education requires some self assessment and some research. You must make an honest evaluation of your academic strengths and your professional interests. A graduate degree can determine the level of responsibility you may be given by your employer and influence your salary. There are also some professions that require advanced degrees (i.e. law, medicine, engineering, etc.). Ask yourself if you need a graduate degree to enter your chosen profession. If you don’t know, then you should research that information using resources available in the Career Services Office.
Where do I get information about graduate study?
- Visit the Career Services Office
- Ask your academic advisor who may be familiar graduate programs
- Research graduate school catalogs in the Library
- Attend graduate education conferences and recruitment fairs
- Write or visit the school to inquire about admission requirements
- Search the Internet
Graduate/Professional School Web Sites
- JobWeb - Graduate and Professional Schools
- Peterson’s - Graduate Schools and Programs
- FastWeb - Free Scholarship and College Searches Plus Financial Aid Tools and More
- FinAid! - The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
- CollegeScholarships.com - College Connection Scholarships
- FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Graduate or Professional School?
Your research and preparation should begin freshman or sophomore year at MVSU.
Schedule a time with your career counselor or academic advisor.
Please remember your GRE, GMAT, MCAT Exams!
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