Welcome to the future of career readiness!
Our Career Services team supports students and employers alike in building impactful connections and shaping successful careers.
A dedicated partner in the exciting journey from classroom to career, we offer students and alumni hands-on guidance to navigate career paths, hone professional skills and access exclusive job and internship opportunities.
Employers, join us in discovering top-talent who are ready to make a difference in your organization. Together, we’re bridging education and industry, creating partnerships that unlock potential and drive real-world success.
Meet your Career Services team
Susan Crowley
Director, Ilitch School Career Services
Bianca Fielder
Career Advisor/Recruiting Coordinator
Accounting, Finance, and Management
Noor Jawad
Career Advisor/Recruiting Coordinator
Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Technology Information Systems Analytics
Jillian Vera
University Counselor Assistant II
The Ilitch School Career Services office provides a wide range of support, guidance and resources to help students and alumni in their career development and job search efforts. Connect with a career counselor today and discover valuable career resources, employer events and networking opportunities to enhance job prospects.
Graduate Peer Career Advisors (PCAs)
Graduate Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) are trained graduate students who provide career support to their university peers. They assist with resume and cover letter reviews, Handshake and LinkedIn profile tips, and Career Competency development. Additionally, they do 1:1 appointments, workshops, and assist with events, offering practical, peer-based guidance. As fellow students, they understand the unique challenges of balancing academics and career development. Our team includes Preti Chowdhury (Data-Driven Business), Grace Loring (Business Administration), Sean Mcdonnell (Business Administration) and Miles Mitchell (Business Administration).
To talk with one of our Peer Career Advisors, please make a PCA appointment on Handshake or visit us during our stop-in hours on Tuesdays.
Appointments
In-person and virtual appointments are available Monday-Friday. Stop by for a 15-minute walk-in appointment on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in suite 299 of the Mike Ilitch School of Business. For needs that require a longer meeting time, please schedule an advising appointment with a career counselor on Handshake.
How to schedule an appointment on Handshake
- Navigate to Handshake via a browser or the app.
- Select your school and log in with your WSU Access ID
- Select “Career Center”
- Select “Appointments"
- Select “Schedule a New Appointment”
Faculty career coaches - 2024-2025
Faculty career coaches do more than advise, they serve as direct links to industry insights, professional growth and valuable connections. Ilitch School students can tap into coaches' expertise for personalized career guidance tailored to their academic journeys and chosen business industries. Students seeking to refine their technical and interpersonal skills for applications and interviews, exploring career paths, or building their professional network will find support from Ilitch School faculty career coaches. The coaches facilitate connections with industry professionals, alumni and employers to support students' long-term success.
Accounting
Daniel Weimer
Associate Professor of Teaching in Accounting
Finance
Basma Bekdache
Associate Professor of Teaching in Finance
Information Systems Management
Ahmed Mohamadeen
Assistant Professor of Teaching in Information Systems Management
Marketing
Cathy Cuckovich
Assistant Professor of Teaching in Marketing
Management
Gary Shields, MBA
Associate Professor of Teaching in Management
Global Supply Chain Management
Lori Sisk, MBA
Associate Professor of Teaching in Global Supply Chain Management