Career Readiness
A CAS education will prepare you for success in a great variety of careers. Our major and minor programs will help you develop widely transferable abilities highly valued by employers, including spoken and written communication, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, creative problem solving, ability to engage with diversity, and empathetic understanding.
We recommend that you begin thinking about your career goals and researching possible career paths by the end of your sophomore year, so that you can acquire the credentials and experiences you will need to land the job you want.
Career Coaches
The Career Coaches of the University Advising and Career Development Center (UACDC) offer free career coaching to all EMU students and alumni. Career Coaches can help you:
- explore different career options matching your interests and talents
- build skills
- gain career-relevant experiences
- choose majors, minors, and career pathways
- support graduate school exploration and applications
- prepare résumés and cover letters
We strongly encourage all CAS students to make an appointment with a Career Coach by the end of your sophomore year.
Job and Internship Specialists
The Job and Internship Specialists of the University Advising and Career Development Center (UACDC) support students who have chosen a career pathway to:
- refine application materials
- develop networking strategies
- prepare for successful interviews
- engage with employers
Job and Internship Specialists work with employers in Southeast Michigan who want to recruit EMU students and graduates for internships and full-time jobs. These specialists coordinate multiple career fairs over the academic year to enable students to engage directly with employers.