Frequently Asked Questions

• Does Career Center work with all UM graduate students?

Yes, we encourage students from all academic departments to use our services and resources. We work with masters students, as well as with Ph.D. students who are pursuing jobs and options within and beyond academe.

• What does The Career Center offer that is unique to graduate students?

Because graduate students often have complex career situations, we have developed a variety of resources to meet your needs. Our graduate student team is available to meet with you individually in career counseling appointments. Many of our programs and workshops, often co-sponsored with schools, college, departments and student groups, are designed specifically for graduate students. We have developed a library of hard copy and computer resources to help in your career decisions. And we continually strive to develop employment opportunities specifically for graduate students.

All of these resources are offered in the context of a comprehensive career services office. We invite you to explore all of the services available to you as a University of Michigan student.

• Can I use the recruiting services at Career Center?

Absolutely! Employers generally recruit through our office in three main ways: on-campus recruiting, job postings and our career events. Take some time to understand how to use these resources to their fullest advantage. Many employers work with us specifically to hire graduate students. Others come with more general needs, and are very interested in talking with students of all degree levels.

• Do employers come to campus specifically looking to hire graduate students?

Increasingly we work with employers who understand the value of a graduate education at Michigan, and who are looking specifically to hire graduate students. Other employers may not have those explicit needs, but will often be willing to work with you to explore opportunities with a masters or Ph.D. degree. We encourage you to keep an open mind as you explore your opportunities through Career Center.

• Should I use Career Center services, or should I go through my school, college or department for career help?

The best advice is to avail yourself of as many resources as possible. Many academic units on campus offer career help to their students. Career Center works collaboratively with these units to provide services and resources that will add value to students. In addition to our standard programs and services, we are avilable to develop tailored programs that can meet the needs of individual units.