We Are Career Ready
Career Services provides comprehensive career planning and resources to help Baker College students and alumni attain their professional career goals. Through collaboration with campus, employer, and community partnerships, we help students and alumni by facilitating career development via career counseling, student employment, experiential learning, and the job search process.
Students and alumni can also find career preparation resources and templates and submit a ticket for assistance through the Career Resource Center. Set up an appointment today.
Contact Us
Contact our Career Services Team at [email protected].
Students
Make the most of your college career by utilizing Career Services to establish a career planning framework. We offer everything from career assessments to career fairs to help you prepare for your future career.
We Are Career Ready
Eight career readiness competencies that are important to employers.
Explore Majors and Careers
Learn more about your major options and possible career paths.
Job Search Prep
Social media professionalism, networking tools, and all things etiquette.
Job Search Resources
Looking for an internship or job? We have an extensive collection of resources to help your search.
Application Materials
Let us help make your resume, cover letter, or portfolio the best that it can be.
Interviewing
We have all the tips and tricks to help you before, during, and after your interview.
Find an Internship
An internship can open a lot of doors. Let us help connect you to the right employers and internships for your future plans and goals. Meet with an Employer Relations Specialist to learn more.
Internship benefits include:
- Developing new skills and hands-on experience that will enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce
- Exploring your career goals and future options
- Developing and expanding your professional network
- Receiving coaching and mentorship from professional resources
- Discovering new passions, interests or career paths
- Experiencing workplace culture, politics, and business etiquette
- Opening pathways to permanent employment
Your Career Path
Planning ahead is beneficial to your future success. We’ve created some suggestions to help you make the most of your time here, and to help establish a basic career planning framework.
Four-Year Degrees
At Career Services:
- Schedule an appointment with Career Services to explore your interests, skills, and personality by taking free career assessments
- Complete your profile in Handshake to access on-campus, part-time, volunteer and internship opportunities
- Create a professional resume and cover letter and have it critiqued by Career Services, and attend a resume event if you do not already have a resume
- Meet with a Career Adviser to get started on developing your career exploration action plan
On-Campus:
- Pick at least one student organization or activity to build connections to the campus and community.
- Discuss your career options and academic plans with your academic adviser
- Take courses you enjoy that will help you decide if your major is a good fit
Events to Attend:
- Attend a Career Fair to interact with professionals in a wide variety of fields
- Attend Career Services webinars
At Career Services:
- Research companies and internship opportunities in the fields you are most interested in
- Meet with Career Services to discuss informational interviewing and job shadowing to learn more about particular careers
- Begin developing your professional LinkedIn profile
On-Campus:
- Strengthen your campus involvement by participating in a new student organization
- Take an active role in one of the organizations you joined
- Seek a mentor by building relationships with professors, advisers, campus staff, and professionals in your field
- Speak with faculty members about experiential learning opportunities within your major
Events to Attend:
- Review the list of events hosted by Career Services and attend events that allow you to begin networking with employers of interest
Off-Campus:
- Volunteer with local organizations to gain a better understanding of your field
At Career Services:
- Create a LinkedIn profile to connect with professionals and alumni in your field of interest
- Utilize Career Services website and Handshake to locate job and internship opportunities
- Schedule an appointment with Career Services to update your resume, cover letter, and professional references
- Investigate graduate school opportunities and entrance requirements
- Practice interviewing and learn more about interviewing strategies
On-Campus:
- Seek opportunities to conduct research with faculty members
- Explore leadership opportunities within student organizations
Events to Attend:
- Attend Career Fairs on and off campus to learn about internship and professional positions
- Review the list of events hosted by Career Services and attend events that allow you to continue networking with employers of interest
Off-Campus:
- Complete an internship
At Career Services:
- Update your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile, and seek feedback from Career Services and professionals in your field
- Finalize your graduate school selection by having your statement of purpose critiqued and begin obtaining letters of recommendation
- Meet with a Career Adviser to learn how to accept and decline job offers as well as negotiate salary
- Review the Career Services website for job search and interviewing information
Events to Attend:
- Review the list of events hosted by Career Services and attend events that allow you to make key connections with employers of interest
- Attend the Career and Internship Fair both semesters to actively engage with employers and begin applying for professional positions
- Attend a Salary Negotiation appointment with a Career Adviser
Next Steps:
- Continue accessing Handshake to view job postings
- Upload your resume so you can be referred to employers for jobs in your field
- Follow up with networking contacts you have established to uncover job and internship opportunities
Two-Year Degrees
At Career Services:
- Schedule an appointment with Career Services to explore your interests, skills, and personality by taking free career assessments
- Complete your profile in Handshake to access on-campus, part-time, volunteer and internship opportunities
- Create a professional resume and cover letter and have it critiqued by Career Services, and attend a resume event if you do not already have a resume
- Meet with a Career Adviser to get started on developing your career exploration action plan
On-Campus:
- Pick at least one student organization or activity to build connections to the campus and community.
- Discuss your career options and academic plans with your academic adviser
- Take courses you enjoy that will help you decide if your major is a good fit
Events to Attend:
- Attend a Career Fair to interact with professionals in a wide variety of fields
- Attend Career Services webinars
At Career Services:
- Research companies and internship opportunities in the fields you are most interested in
- Meet with Career Services to discuss informational interviewing and job shadowing to learn more about particular careers
- Begin developing your professional LinkedIn profile
On-Campus:
- Strengthen your campus involvement by participating in a new student organization
- Take an active role in one of the organizations you joined
- Seek a mentor by building relationships with professors, advisers, campus staff, and professionals in your field
- Speak with faculty members about experiential learning opportunities within your major
Events to Attend:
- Review the list of events hosted by Career Services and attend events that allow you to begin networking with employers of interest
Off-Campus:
- Volunteer with local organizations to gain a better understanding of your field
Career Services for Alumni
Whether you graduated last year or last decade, we’re a valuable resource at all stages of your career. Most of the services and resources provided by Career Services are free for Baker College alumni, including career advising, Handshake, online resources, and access to most of our career events.
If you have not yet registered for the Baker College Alumni Community, join now and get access to even more alumni resources and events.
Employers
Career Services partners with employers around the globe to connect them with talent. We have many resources to help you interact with and recruit qualified candidates.
Events
Career Services offers a variety of events that connect students to potential employers
Posting Positions
We utilize Handshake, an online recruitment platform, to share postings and event registrations
Career Fairs
Our program-specific Career Fairs are an excellent way to connect with students
Meet Your Career Services Team
Anthony Vuckovich (he/him/his)
Career Services Director • Cadillac Campus, Jackson Campus, Muskegon Campus, Owosso Campus, Royal Oak Campus
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MBA in Business Administration, Baker College
BS in Business Administration, Central Michigan University
“Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Greg Childerhose (he/him/his)
Employer Relations Specialist • Muskegon Campus
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BS in Business Administration, Management and Operations, Spring Arbor University
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” – Ben Franklin
Jackie Elowsky (she/her/hers)
Career Consultant – Writing Center Consultant • Muskegon Campus
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MBA in Business Administration and Management, Western Michigan University
BA in Journalism, University of Rhode Island
Fun fact: Met actor George Takai (Sulu from the original Star Trek TV series) while completing my college internship as a newspaper reporter.
Katelyn Richard (she/her/hers)
Employer Relations Specialist • Cadillac Campus
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MA in Educational Leadership, Baker College
BA in Secondary Education, Central Michigan University
Fun fact: Being an educator has been a part of my fabric since a very, very young age. I am grateful for all the opportunities and experiences I’ve had and enjoy seeing other people learn.
Todd Vondrasek (he/him/his)
Career Consultant – Fast Track Writing Coach – Writing Tutor • Owosso Campus
Email
MA in Journalism, Michigan State University
Teacher Certification, Eastern Michigan University
BA in Broadcast Communications, Central Michigan University
Fun fact: To complete my teacher certification I attended classes and transferred credits from seven different colleges and universities.
Nathan Wright (he/him/his)
Employer Relations Specialist • Royal Oak Campus
Email
BS in Human Resources Development, Oakland University
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can utilize to transform the world.” – Nelson Mandela