Student and alumni resources
Whether you just started at Wayne State University, are preparing to graduate, or have been in the workforce for several years, Ilitch School Career Services is here to help; access our services from your first day as a student and throughout your career.
We provide career advising, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, job search resources, professional development events, employer networking events, resources and insights into today's job market, and much more. Whether you are new to campus, entering your senior year, or graduated years ago, we are happy to discuss our services and resources during appointments or walk-ins.
Tools for job seekers
Are you looking for a job? Ilitch Schol Career Services invites you to explore the following tools and our website menu to enhance your resumes, cover letters, references, applications, interviews, salary negotiation skills, and expand your job and internship opportunities. Access community-specific resources, explore jobs and internships, practice interviewing, create a resume, see examples of career-related documents, take a career course, view career advice videos, and more.
Handshake mobile recruiting app
Jobs, internships, career events, and more!
Explore WSU's leading job networking site, Handshake, to find career events, job fairs, company information sessions, and full-time, part-time, internship, and campus job opportunities. All registered WSU students are provided a Handshake account. Getting Started in Handshake.
Download the Handshake mobile app to join the WSU Handshake career network. Log in with your WSU Access ID and password to activate your account.
Big Interview
Watch video tutorials on interviewing and resume writing techniques. Get hands-on practice with this AI mock interview tool. Tailor to your industry, job, and experience. Create a resume with the online resume development tool. Practice tough interviewing questions with the ability to record, review, and share your answers. This step-by-step system combines expert video lessons with AI-based virtual practice interview tools.
Getting Started with Big Interview (video)
Download the Big Interview mobile app and create a free user account using your WSU Access ID and Password.
Parker Dewey micro-internships
Paid contract projects for college students and recent graduates who want to work on short-term, professional projects to generate income while demonstrating capabilities and gaining practical experience. Micro-internships can take place year-round, typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and are due between one week and one month after kick-off.
Career Ready Guide
Complete a self-guided interactive career course authored by leading career development professionals. This self-guided online course features 18 Videos, Reflective Questions, Checklists, Case Studies, Dive Deeper Assessments, Action Plans, and Chapter Quizzes. This FREE ONLINE interactive course is designed to help you understand, assess, and develop the "power skills," also known as career readiness competencies, companies seek when hiring today's employees. Each chapter takes about 20-30 minutes and can be completed on your timeline.
To take this self-guided course:
1. Email ilitchcareers@wayne.edu for the username and password.
2. Log into the Career Ready Guide Here and enter the username and password.
3. Begin the self-guided course.
CareerSpots video channel
Short 1 to 4-minute videos providing advice on job search and career readiness topics. Explore career-related videos with five different channels, including career planning, writing resumes, finding openings, applying for jobs, interviewing, negotiating a salary, career competencies, exploring occupations, and more.
