Career Services offers programs and tools to help you identify goals, develop strategies, and achieve your career aspirations.

Explore Our Resources

Choose a Major
Not sure which major or career path is right for you? Use career assessments like PathwayU and FOCUS2 (access code: mountaineer) to explore your interests, values, and skills. Meet with a career counselor who uses state-of-the-art tools and expertise to help you make an informed decision.

Handshake
West Virginia University’s premier platform for discovering internships, on-campus jobs, and part-time or full-time opportunities. You can also register for career fairs and events and explore the employers who will be attending.

Personalized Career Coaching
Meet one-on-one with a Career Development Specialist for support with:

  • Career and major exploration
  • Job and internship search strategies
  • Résumé and cover letter reviews
  • Interview preparation
  • Graduate and professional school advising

Professional Development Workshops for Student Groups â€“ We can customize a presentation for your organization. Request a workshop for your student organization, fraternity/sorority, residence hall floor, or class by contacting Erica LaRue, Director of Career Services, at elarue@mail.wvu.edu or visit our Faculty & Staff Community and select the Career Development Presentation Request Forms.

Additional Online Resources

  • CareerShift – Search, save, and track jobs from every job board and company (group code: wvsenior).
  • Forage – Free, online job simulations designed by employers to help you build career-ready skills.
  • GoinGlobal – Tools to explore careers and job opportunities both in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Indeed Job Search Academy – A virtual platform to guide you through every step of your job search.
  • What Can I Do With This Major? – Explore 100 majors with details on common career paths, employers, and strategies to maximize your opportunities.

Learn More About Each Tool Below

Online Tools

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Contact

Phone
304-293-2221
Address

The Mountainlair
Room #133
1550 University Ave./P.O. Box 6008
Morgantown, WV 26506-6008

Career Center Hours

Monday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Thursday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON 1:1 Appointments Available 

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