Alumni are eligible to tap into the career center’s expertise for life. Wherever you are in your career journey – if you’re an alum seeking a career change or wondering about your next step – our career coaches can help. Take a career assessment, consult about your options, develop a job search strategy, or have your resume or cover letter reviewed, in person or virtually. Let us help you get started.

Please check out our Alumni Policy to learn more about the services available to you and what to expect as you move forward.

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Alumni Career Coaching Policy 

Alumni Career Coaching Policy 

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Career Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
616-526-6485
Address

Hekman Library 313
1855 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Resume/Cover Letter Walk-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm