Career & Professional Development
Students & Alumnae
We at Career & Professional Development (CPD) believe professional formation is leadership development. Our team is passionate about helping you find work that is meaningful to you and that will allow you to contribute your talents, skills and experience to make a difference in the world. Take advantage of career coaching and counseling, upcoming career education workshops and connect with recruiters and professionals from across industries. We take a developmental approach aimed to equip you with the skills and tools to navigate your lifelong career journey. Grounded in our CSJ Heritage and Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we invite you to reflect on these 3 key questions:
WHO AM I?
WHAT DOES THE WORLD NEED ME TO BE?
HOW AM I BECOMING?
Propel your career
Journey FurtherView upcoming career events, on-campus job announcements and appointments for career counseling.
High impact career practices
Research reveals six high impact career practices which we encourage all students to strive for throughout their time at the Mount.
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Understanding career opportunities
Careers are non-linear. Your major does not limit the career pathways you can consider.
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Create a plan for your career
Have a goal in mind? Let's put it in writing. Not sure? You're not alone. Many students are open to exploring and that's OK! Make a plan to keep all those doors of opportunity open.
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Seek career advice
Gather insight and information to gain a better understanding of different types of roles, organizational settings and skills or education needed.
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Pursue experiences and internships
Don't know where to start? Check out Handshake, the Mount's career platform, or get support from our team.
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Network with employers
Take advantage of mentor nights, career fairs and other employer events to practice!
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Build critical thinking skills
Exercise critical thinking and gain confidence talking about your learnings.
Handshake & Student Employment
Handshake is the official "one-stop shop" at the Mount to make an appointment for career coaching and counseling, discover job and internship opportunities and more! You can find all °ÄÃŲʿª½±ÀúÊ·½á¹û student employment and career-related programs plus external company-hosted events.
Beware of phishing scams: You should NEVER have to pay money to apply for an on-campus job. At the Mount, you can apply to any open student employment position for free, and the best way to find the right one is through Handshake.
Please feel free to reach out with any other questions by emailing career@msmu.edu. For questions regarding financial aid or work-study award and eligibility, contact studentemployment@msmu.edu.
Get Started with Handshake
READY. SET. LAUNCH.Handshake is the official "one-stop shop" for students at the Mount and alumnae to make an appointment for career coaching and counseling, discover job and internship opportunities and more!