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1:1 Advisor Appointments

IMPORTANT SCHEDULING INFORMATION: 

-- Please use drop-in advising if you are unable to find an open appointment that works with your schedule. You can also check back daily each afternoon for additional openings. 

-- Due to the large number of students and graduates that we serve, we are able to offer 1 appointment per week (except for full mock interviews). If interested in discussing multiple topics, please select the topic that you most would like to address during your appointment. 

-- If you have any questions or scheduling concerns, please email careers@wgu.edu.

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Drop-In Advising

Want to speak with a Career Advisor?

We offer same day phone advising!

Please call  877-214-7008 during our week day drop-in advising hours:

Monday - Friday, 11:00am - 2:00pm MST

 

Questions?

Please contact careers@wgu.edu with any questions or scheduling concerns. We are here to help! 

 

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Resume Support

Please click the link below and follow the steps and tutorials to help you build a strong and competitive resume!

Resume Development Process

WGU Handshake

WGU Students and Alumni: you can access hundreds of jobs, internships, and  career resources to assist in you career needs. 

Employers: Connect with WGU on Handshake to post jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and promote events to WGU students & alumni completely free of charge.

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Employers

WGU graduates are ready to work.  WGU degree programs are designed with employer input to ensure that students master the skills employers are looking for— and in order to graduate, they must prove it through competency-based education. 

WGU Career & Professional Development would like to support you in finding the right WGU students and alumni  for your roles and organizations. Feel free to click the link below to find out more information!

Recruit WGU Students & Alumni

Career & Professional Development FAQs (coming soon)

Here you will find general questions and answers about our center and service offerings.

WGU alumni shine on the job.

They're Prepared

95% said that their WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs

95% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.

They're Top Candidates

96% said they would hire another WGU graduate

96% of employers said they would hire another WGU graduate.

They Wow

98% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations

98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.

Source: 2020 Harris Poll survey of 300 employers