Career advising

If you need help deciding on a career path or have other career-related questions, the Ilitch School Career Services staff is here to guide students and graduates of the Mike Ilitch School of Business. From discussing opportunities to advising during career changes, we are here to make your transition from college to career successful. We can help you choose a major based on your interests and strengths while reviewing career-specific information for each major at the business school. We can help M.B.A. students with concentration selections as well.

Meet with an Advisor

Do you have career-related questions? Then, let us help. Make an appointment with one of our career counselors.

Schedule an appointment

Ilitch School Career Services uses Handshake to schedule appointments. Please follow the steps below to schedule a 1:1 appointment with an advisor.

Computer 

Go to https://wayne.joinhandshake.com/ to log into Handshake using your WSU Access ID and password.

1. Click the log-in button on the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Select your school and/or log in with your WSU Access ID and password.
3. Click Career Center on the left navigation menu, then click Appointments below the school name.
4. Click the Schedule a New Appointment button in the upper-left corner of the page. 

Mobile device

Download the Handshake mobile app and log in with your WSU Access ID and password.

1. Tap your Account icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. 
2. Tap Career Center, then tap on Appointments from your Career Centers page.
3. Tap the blue button to Schedule A New Appointment. 

If you need further instructions, please see Request an Appointment with your Career Center or email ilitchcareers@wayne.edu.

Stop-In Office Options

Stop-in hours are 10-15 minutes long and intended to address quick questions. They are held on a first-come, first-served basis in the Ilitch School Career Services office, suite 299 (2nd floor). 

• Monday's Stop-In Resume Reviews: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday's Stop-in Career Questions: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please note: There may be a short wait depending on student traffic.

Self-guided career planning tools

Learn about career options within the six Ilitch School undergraduate majors.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Management
• Marketing
• Technology, Information Systems, and Analytics

Tools for success.

• Focus 2—Focus 2 is an online career planning and major exploration tool designed to assist with the career decision-making process. It is mobile-friendly and customized for WSU majors.
• Career Coach by Lightcast - a comprehensive labor market data to help students find careers that match their strengths and discover programs at your college that will prepare them for success. Take a career assessment, browse jobs, explore WSU majors, and build a resume.
• Career OneStop - A resource for career exploration, training, and jobs.
• National Career ClustersTM & Pathways - U.S. occupational categories and career preparation information.
• NCDA Internet Sites for Career Planning - Annotated directory of career development resources.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook - BLS resource for career information regarding general occupations.
• O*NET - DOL detailed database of occupational titles, requirements, and worker attributes.
• O*NET Career Values Inventory - Identify and match your most important work values to jobs.

Ilitch School Career Services Advising

Do you have career-related questions? Then, let us help! Make an appointment with one of our career advisors to discuss your career plan, review your resume, practice interviewing, and more.

Schedule an appointment

Ilitch School Career Services uses Handshake to schedule appointments. Please follow the steps below to schedule a 1:1 appointment with an advisor.

Computer 

Go to https://wayne.joinhandshake.com/ to log into Handshake using your WSU Access ID and password.

1. Click the log-in button on the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Select your school and/or log in with your WSU Access ID and password.
3. Click Career Center on the left navigation menu, then click Appointments below the school name.
4. Click the Schedule a New Appointment button in the upper-left corner of the page. 

Mobile device

Download the Handshake mobile app and log in with your WSU Access ID and password.

1. Tap your Account icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. 
2. Tap Career Center, then tap on Appointments from your Career Centers page.
3. Tap the blue button to Schedule A New Appointment. 

If you need further instructions, please take a look at these step-by-step Handshake instructions or email ilitchcareers@wayne.edu.

Stop-In Office Options

Stop-in hours are 10-15 minutes in length and intended to address quick questions. They are held on a first-come, first-served basis in the Ilitch School Career Services office, suite 299 (2nd floor). 

Monday's Stop-In Resume Reviews: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday's Stop-in Career Questions: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please note: There may be a short wait depending on traffic.