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Cardinal Career Network

SVSU's on-line job posting/resume database.




Hours of Operation

Monday, Thursday, Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Tuesday, Wednesday
8 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Extended hours while Fall/Winter classes are in session


Map of our campus location

Welcome

The Career Planning and Placement office serves students and alumni in a variety of majors.  Our primary services are listed in the menu to the left.  Scroll down this page to learn about various on and off-campus employment and professional development events.

On-Campus Employment and Networking Fairs

2010 Summer Job and Internship Fair

2010 Spring University Wide Employment and Networking Fair

2010 Education Employment Fair (Open to In and Out-of-State Districts)

Special Events

Majors Exploration Fair
Learn about career opportunities in majors offered at SVSU
Interact with faculty members from each department

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2009
  • 10:30am - 1:00pm
  • Student Life Rotunda in front of the bookstore
  • Prizes will be given out!

Don't Drunk Dial HR: The soft skills approach to your job search

  • Tuesday, November 10, 2009
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Rhea Miller Recital Hall
  • Free reception following the presentation!

On-Campus Interviews/Information Sessions

Peace Corps Information Session

  • Tuesday, November 17, 2009
  • 6:00 pm
  • Curtiss Hall 140
  • Students may RSVP in the "Events" section of the Cardinal Career Network

Prudential On-Campus Interview

  • Thursday, November 5, 2009
  • 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Curtiss 111
  • Register through the Cardinal Career Network

Workshops

Résumé Workshops

Need a résumé? Have one but want it reviewed? In either case, this is the workshop for you! Open to any current student or alumni, this is an opportunity to meet with a Career Planning and Placement advisor in a computer lab to make instant corrections. Click the link to see our current schedule!

Feel free to call or stop by the Career Planning & Placement office to register for any of the workshops.  Also, you can now register through the Cardinal Career Network by clicking on "Events" then "Workshops."

 

Off-Campus Employment and Education Events

44th Bi-Annual Michigan Collegiate Job Fair (MCJF)

  • Friday, November 6, 2009
  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • BurtonManor in Livonia, MI
  • Additional information available at: http://www.mcjf.org

University of Northern Iowa - Overseas Recruiting Fair

2010 Out-of-State District Education Employment Fair


Jasper County School District's Virtual Teacher Job Fair

Student Employment

Online application process!

  • The student employment program posts all on-campus positions through our online job database, Cardinal Career Network, www.svsu.edu/careers.
    This means that if you are interested in any on-campus positions, you will need to apply to them through this system. Full job descriptions are available on the Cardinal Career  Network. 
  • Please be sure to carefully READ each job description as the positions have different needs in terms of work study status or working shift hours.  

To apply:

  • Log into Cardinal Career Network, www.svsu.edu/careers 
  • Select the Student Login link
  • Enter your Cardinal Direct username and password to access the database
  • Upload your resume under Documents (No paper student application is needed)
  • Select the Employment Opportunities tab, search the Cardinal Job Postings, and under the Position Type select "On-Campus Student Employment" 
  • Apply to those positions that you qualify for

      If you have questions regarding the Federal or Michigan Work Study program, please refer to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid in Wickes Hall or http://www.svsu.edu/financialaid/types-of-financial-aid/work-study.html for additional information.

 


It is the policy of Saginaw Valley State University that no unlawful discrimination will be practiced or tolerated in the provision of employment, education, organizations, athletics, housing, public accommodations and other services to the public. Equal opportunity will be provided regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or familial status, color, height, weight, handicap or disability.