Career Paths
Q: I’d like to pursue a career working with animals. Is becoming a veterinarian my only option?
It’s not! MSU alumni work with animals every day without degrees in Veterinary Medicine. You might consider some of the below opportunities as …
I’ve been told that a good way to learn about different roles/industries is to conduct informational interviews with alumni in those spaces. What’s the best way to approach conducting an informational interview?
Consider approaching an informational interview like an informal …
Question: I’m considering teaching as a potential career path. What do I need to know?
Now more than ever, elementary, secondary, and special education teachers are needed to fill critical roles in K-12 schools. Newly trained and certified teachers are …
Question: I’m considering a career path that will involve working freelance (earning revenue from multiple streams). What are some factors I should consider as I make my decision?
Are you interested in a career field where there is a lot …
Question: How do I know if I’m making the “right” major and/or career choice?
As we enter November, it is often a common time of reflection for all of us as we round the corner to the end of the …
When Michigan State University alumna Alison Accavitti came to campus, she knew she wanted to be a Computer Science major. However, her first two years of coursework led her on a different path. During her third year, Accavitti switched to …
As graduation looms and many students prepare to take on post-grad life, the job search often leaves students wondering, “Do I have what it takes? How do I stand out from other applicants? How can I show what makes me …