The Career Action Center hosts personal and professional development workshops, events, and career fairs for students, alumni, and members of the community.
Upcoming Events
Career fairs, events and workshops
Career and Internship Fairs
The Career Action Center and other campus departments host free career and internship fairs that connect regional employers with students and alumni. Open to undergraduate and graduate students, these events offer networking opportunities and career advice for job or internship searches.
Annual career fairs:
- Fall Career and Internship Fair – On-campus departments and off-campus companies hiring part-time and full-time.
- Spring Career and Internship Fair – 35+ off-campus employers hiring across all majors.
- Summer Student and Alumni Job Fair – Off-campus employers hiring for various roles.
Department-specific fairs:
Take place in fall and spring for fields like Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Data Analytics.
Workshops and Events
These workshops and events help students build professional skills, expand their network, explore careers, and prepare for internships, jobs, or career fairs. Examples include:
Job and internship search strategies
- Using LinkedIn, Handshake, and other job search tools
- Finding student-friendly jobs on and off campus
- Standing out as a top candidate
- Evaluating and negotiating job offers
Resume and interview skills
- Creating resumes and cover letters that highlight your strengths
- Practicing interviews and answering common questions
- Crafting a confident, professional introduction
- Drop-in resume review sessions with career staff or local professionals
Career Fair preparation
- What to expect and how to navigate a career fair
- Making a strong first impression with employers
- Asking thoughtful questions and following up afterward
Career exploration and Industry connections
- Career Treks to local employers
- Panels with alumni, faculty, and industry experts
- Events spotlighting specific majors, industries, or career paths
Closet to Career
Closet to Career pop-ups offer free, gently used professional clothing to help you dress confidently for interviews, career fairs, and other professional events.
Additional events on Handshake
Find additional daily and weekly events on Handshake. Visit wsu.joinhandshake.com and select "Events" to discover more opportunities.
Can't find a workshop or event that fits your schedule? Email van.career@wsu.edu or call 360-546-9155.
Event accommodations
For special materials, services or assistance, complete the online accommodation request form. If you have questions, call 360-546-9739 or email van.accommodations@wsu.edu.