The Career Action Center hosts personal and professional development workshops, events, and career fairs for students, alumni, and members of the community.
Fall 2025: Upcoming Events
Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required — walk-ins are always welcome!
Thursday, Aug. 21 – Student Job Fair
Meet WSU Vancouver departments and local employers hiring for part-time jobs.
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Tuesday, Aug. 26 – Finding Student-Friendly Jobs
Learn strategies for finding flexible jobs that fit your schedule.
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Wednesday, Sept. 3 – Leveraging LinkedIn and Handshake for Career Success
Build your profiles and learn how to connect with professionals.
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Thursday, Sept. 11 – Informational Interviews: Conversations That Build Your Career
Gain tips for connecting with professionals and exploring career paths.
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Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Meet the Firms: Accounting, Finance, and MIS Career Fair
Network with local employers actively recruiting accounting, finance, and management information systems students for internships and full-time positions.
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Monday, Sept. 22 – Career Confidence: Building the Skills Employers Look For
Learn the top 8 skills employers want—and how to grow them.
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Tuesday, Sept. 30 – Resumes That Get Results
Learn how to showcase your skills and experiences effectively.
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Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Professional Sales Networking Night
Speed-network with sales professionals and explore career opportunities in sales. Open to all majors; space is limited.
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Wednesday, Oct. 8 – Crafting Your Introduction: Say Who You Are with Confidence
Create a strong, concise introduction for networking and interviews.
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Thursday, Oct. 16 – Maximizing Your Career Fair Experience
Prepare to make a strong impression at career fairs.
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Thursday, Oct. 23 – Career and Internship Fair
One of the largest recruiting events of the semester — meet local employers hiring for full-time jobs and internships. Open to all students and alumni.
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Wednesday, Nov. 5 – Career Trek to Clark County Juvenile Court
Explore careers in law, criminal justice, and public service while learning how professionals support youth and families.
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Wednesday, Nov. 12 – Resume Café
Drop in for coffee and get your resume reviewed by local professionals. Open to all students.
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Thursday, Nov. 13 – Career Trek to ZoomInfo
Explore careers in tech, data, sales, and marketing and learn about company culture.
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Monday, Nov. 17 – Job and Internship Search with Success
Explore strategies beyond online applications to find opportunities.
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Thursday, Nov. 20 – Finding Student-Friendly Jobs
Learn strategies for finding flexible jobs that fit your schedule.
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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.