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Preparing our students and alumni for the careers of tomorrow.

Center for Career Development

The Center for Career Development (CCD) guides students in identifying career opportunities that fit with their skills, interests and aspirations. We facilitate specialized programs, generate internship and full-time opportunities, and build connections between students and employers.

connect with a record 94 employers at the business career & internship fair!



Tuesday, October 3 | 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. | Mountainlair Ballrooms

View Participating Employers 

Thanks to our event sponsors!
11:59 | ALDI | Cintas | Insight Global | MegaCorp Logistics |  NSIN

Thanks to our backpack check sponsors!
Baker Tilly | Encova | Northwestern Mutual

Career Exploration, Coaching, and Development

Whether you're still exploring majors, preparing to negotiate multiple job offers, or somewhere in between, the CCD has you covered.

Students Services

CliftonStrengths

The CCD now offers complimentary CliftonStrengths assessments and personalized analysis. Email careers@mail.wvu.edu to request a code.

Purpose Center

Career Fairs & Events

Mark your calendars with fall networking and professional development events.

Event Schedule 

Employer Engagement

The CCD can provide your organization with innovative recruitment strategies and campus branding opportunities to grow your talent pipeline.

Employers Services 

Employer Site Visits

The CCD coordinates Industry Exposure Trips visits throughout the year to large cities and rural towns depending on the needs of the student audience. These trips are designed to expose students to various workplace cultures and environments, connect them with alumni and working professionals in their desired field, and help them gain comfort in corporate settings before embarking on internships and full-time employment.

Learn More About Student Programs

Alumni Connections

The Chambers College has an amazing network of alumni who are committed to our students' success. They guest lecture in classes, provide career coaching and mentorship, assist with resume development and practice interviews, and recruit fellow Mountaineers into their organizations.

Learn How to Network

What our students have to say

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Zack Swartz
Rising Senior, Accounting and MIS

"The CCD has been a wonderful resource for me throughout my undergraduate career. Not only have I had amazing opportunities at the events to connect with employers, but the resume reviews and mock interviews have been essential in acquiring my summer internship with Ernst & Young!"
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Abby Moyer
May 2023 Graduate, Marketing

“After meeting with Logan to go over interview questions, I received a job offer from US Steel, and I accepted it! I appreciated Logan’s help going over interview questions because I truly believe it helped me prepare for the interview. The interviewer called me personally and told me I nailed my interview, and he believed I was a great fit for the position!”

What our students have to say

What We Offer

  • Individualized career exploration, planning, and job search strategies 
  • Peer career coaching sessions 
  • One-on-one resume and cover letter creation 
  • Mock interviews, both virtual and in-person 
  • Job shadows and company site visits 
  • Career fairs, networking events, and professional development workshops 
  • On-campus interviews with nationwide employers hiring for internships and full-time roles
Explore Majors and Careers Create a Resume    Learn about Internships  Prepare for Interviews Consider Graduate School  Job Search Strategies/Networking

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Handshake will increase your access to nationwide opportunities and make it easier to apply to interviews, prepare for career fairs and events, connect with other students, and more!  


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