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 …
By Pepa Casselman
Pepa CasselmanCareer Consultant, College of Education
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 …
By Christine Bastian
Christine BastianDirector of Career Education, College of Music
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 …
By Allison Fox
Allison FoxAssistant Director, Career Services Network
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 …
By Karissa Chabot-Purchase
Karissa Chabot-PurchaseAssistant Director, Career Services Network
There’s a lot going on during your undergraduate years—and not all of it is directly tied to your future career. But at least part of going to college is about getting the skills you need to land your first job …
As a three-time graduate of the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Education, alumni Greg Steele is a lifelong learner with a deep-running connection to the university. Earning a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2002, Steele would go on …
A passion for law drew Michigan State University undergraduate Annie Hamaty to the James Madison College. Studying both Social Relations and Policy and Comparative Cultures and Politics, Hamaty has learned how different policies impact domestic and international communities, which was …
“Growing up the daughter of a dairy veterinarian, I spent a lot of time riding with my dad when my daycare would shut down during summer. My mother also works in research and …
By Jill Cords
Jill CordsAssistant Director, Career Services Network