Judging by an annual WWU survey, recent graduates face the worst hiring season in decades. But internship experience gave students an edge. Summer 2010
Plus: Internships 101. What families should know about internships, and how to help students find them. Fall 2009
Online only: Your career knowledge is valuable to students. Summer 2009
Internships can give students a powerful career boost even in a bad economy, helping students find jobs faster, and at higher starting salaries. Fall 2009
Learn how families can help students complete this critical part of their education.
WWU student Zack Hale
interned for
NationalJournal.com
in Washington, D.C.
WWU students share their internship stories from:
Media for Development International, Tanzania
Common Threads Farm
Fall 2009
Connecting with prospective employers and finding a job just became more convenient with the Career Services Center's newly upgraded job search service, Viking CareerLink. Summer 2011
Ilea Sather spent a summer -- and
some long days -- working on
a fishing boat in Alaska.
Summer jobs can be a great opportunity for college students to earn money to pay for school. But working during the summer can also give students some early career experience, a taste of adventure or even a chance to catch up on college credits. Winter 2011
Plus: Some jobs offer a bit of adventure along with a paycheck. Read about the experiences of two Western students, one on a fishing boat, the other on a train.
Students who work with Admissions, orientation programs, academic advising, Residence Life and other important student services gain crucial leadership experience -- and often get paid. But students who want these jobs need to plan ahead; hiring often takes place one or two quarters before the first day of work. Learn more about qualifications, deadlines, and which jobs come with a paycheck. Fall 2010
Students working on finding their first job after college can use a little help from their families. Summer 2009
Job search strategies for new grads
The rules may sound familiar for new graduates searching for jobs in a down economy: Get job-related experience. Work your network connections. Don’t give up hope. Spring 2009
Advice:Consider temp agencies, international work for now
No matter what their passion or interest, students can find -- or create -- a place at WWU to become a leader. Fall 2009
Tips from on-campus recruiters looking for Western grads. Spring 2008
Today's young adults are more apt to switch companies and even careers until they find something they feel best suits them. Spring 2008
If parents can afford to give financial help, here's some advice: Don't provide so much assistance that they'll never want to move out. Spring 2008
Here are some connections and insiders' tips to help you get started. Summer 2008
Students with strong academic records are encouraged to visit the Fellowships Office early in their college experience to learn about the opportunities available and how best to prepare themselves to become strong candidates. Fall 2008
Parents of juniors and seniors pledged more than $41,000 for critical student services during a recent telephone fundraising drive for the Parent Annual Fund, which supports the Career Services Center. Winter 2009
Campus jobs are available to students regardless of their financial aid eligibility – about 80 percent of campus jobs are open to students who aren’t receiving Work Study. Winter 2009
Check the online job board frequently, because even now, new jobs become available every day. Winter 2009
The new institute will tie in with WWU’s Leadership Advantage program, a comprehensive campus-wide program designed to provide students a variety of leadership development opportunities. Fall 2008
The Mildred M. Bain Scholarship will be awarded to students preparing to be teachers, based on need and academic performance. Summer 2008
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