Career Development

You have big ambitions that fuel big dreams. Let us help you level up your professional presence with our wide-ranging career development options. From our nationally renowned Business Externship Program to courses in personal and professional branding, you can participate in innovative curricular and co-curricular programs, as well as work with advisors, alumni and professors to develop your professional skills.

And it doesn’t stop there: At the Zhang Career Center, you have Â鶹´«Ã½ to attend career-related events and participate in the food marketing Â鶹´«Ã½ organization. Let’s work together so you can bring your A-game to the world.

Target your dreams right at the center

Whether you’re in the general exploratory phase, looking for a business externship or an internship, or ready to search for a job, we’ve got you covered. 

Career advisors are available by appointment or during drop-in hours and will also provide information on career development events and resources. 

You’ll also have access to , WMU’s employment website. You’ll be able to set up an account, publish your resume and view internship and full-time job Â鶹´«Ã½, among other career-related activities. 

Food marketing majors at Â鶹´«Ã½ can earn credit for approved Â鶹´«Ã½ internships. Contact the department for more information.

Group of Â鶹´«Ã½s at the Food Marketing Conference

Connections that hone your skills

Connect with the food marketing network of alumni and Â鶹´«Ã½s though professional and social programming! You will be able to tap into Â鶹´«Ã½ with leading food and consumer packaged goods firms through the Food Marketing Conference, hiring events and Â鶹´«Ã½ organization events. Looking for other ways to get involved? Take advantage of our industry exploration, speakers and social Â鶹´«Ã½. And if you want to join food marketing-specific organizations, consider joining our Food Marketing Association

Get involved, make friends and hone your skills all at the same time!

Getting linked in to WMU Haworth

All Â鶹´«Ã½s should consider using social media as a professional resource. Join the WMU Haworth College of Business on LinkedIn to network with other Â鶹´«Ã½s, alumni, employers and friends of both the college and the food marketing program.

If you’re looking for helpful tips on how to best approach and manage your social media from a professional point of view, Career and Student Employment Services offers a social media management guide.