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 …
Q: I’m planning to work in a creative field and want my resume to stand out without being “over the top.” How should I approach designing it?
If you’re planning to pursue a major or field of study in a …
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 …
The job market for new college graduates is rebounding from the COVID-19-driven decline.
Phil Gardner, author of Michigan State University’s Collegiate Employment Research Institute annual Recruiting Trends survey, said employers who had slowed recruiting during the pandemic have accelerated efforts …
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 …
Question: How can I write a resume if I feel like I don’t have any experience?
Answer: Traditional resume sections are more flexible than you might think! Class projects, volunteer work, and involvement in organizations are all worthy of …
Question: I’m overwhelmed at the thought of writing a personal statement to accompany my graduate/professional/law school application. Where do I even begin?
Answer: Most graduate programs ask for personal statements (sometimes called statements of purpose or statements of intent) to …
Rising fourth-year Michigan State University (MSU) student, Andrew McDonald, knows much about balancing responsibilities in the pursuit of his goals. Triple majoring through the College of Natural Science, the College of Engineering and the Honors College, McDonald is studying computer …
