Graduate Students

Graduate students navigate a myriad of challenges in their pursuit of a career.

The ASCC provides resources that are appropriate for all disciplines and backgrounds and encourages you to engage with the experts of your chosen fields for the most appropriate advice.

ASCC Career Development Resources

Consider individual career coaching to cover topics such as decision-making, resume writing & CV writing advice, interview preparation, as well as networking and job search strategies. Or to learn how your intensive studies have given you transferable skills for options outside of academia or during times of transition.

Career Fairs, Events & Presentations

Explore the variety of employer led and topically relevant career development events, and our career expos as ways to discover new opportunities.

If you have questions we can engage and assist in identifying the next step in finding a solution.

Additional Career Development Resources:

  • Versitile PhD: Versatile Ph.D. helps graduate students and new PhDs envision, prepare for and excel in non-academic careers. Here you will find a wonderful online community, an overview of PhD careers, PhD-appropriate job listings and access to a database of nearly 90,000 members.
  • Past Professional Development Presentations from the WSU Graduate School and others
  • Upcoming Professional Development Events from the WSU Graduate School and others
  • The WSU GPSA provides opportunities for students to build a variety of professional development skills including career preparation.

How to negotiate your starting salary without losing a job offer

Navigating the early stages of a new job offer can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing between excitement and the drive to secure the best possible terms for yourself. But negotiating your starting salary is more than just a financial …

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All Majors! Public Service Internship Program

The Partnership for Public Service is a non-profit organization that seeks to connect students to government opportunities. The application for the Fall Future Leaders in Public Service Internship is now open! Apply by May 24th to be considered for a …

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Harrison Hughes Career Coach & Academic Advisor
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6 industries that hire a lot of early career candidates in March

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Career Development is Self-Care

Have you ever taken a fall, suffered a cut or jammed your finger/toe and found yourself not wanting to look at the spot where it hurt most? In that moment it almost feels that it doesn’t become real until you …

By Harrison Hughes
Harrison Hughes Career Coach & Academic Advisor
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Looking for On-Campus Employment?

Some WSU departments and organizations on campus are HIRING NOW for 2024-2025 positions.

Be proactive in your job search! New jobs have been posted on Handshake, some organizations have advertised employment opportunities from their Instagram pages (example post), and there …

By McKenzie Godfrey
McKenzie Godfrey Student Employment Coordinator
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