Student Success Center

Sometimes searching for opportunities relevant to you can seem like – well, a job. As a college student, though, NOW is the best time to search! Maybe you already have a summer job or other opportunity. If not … or if you are searching for future opportunities.. Do you know where to look?!? Here are […]

One month ago, the Student Success Center entered our photo in a contest to win free group registration for the Out for Work conference in Washington, D.C. September 26-28. WE WON!!! If YOU want to participate in the conference, contact academic advisor/career counselor Samantha MacFarland at [email protected] for more details. For more information about the […]

We offer orientation for: New students Transfer students Dual-enrolled students (including DEEP and Genesee Early College) Mott 2 UMFlint students Veteran students Orientation is facilitated by extensively trained peer orientation leaders. Yes, that’s right – you can ask questions of people who are going to school here at UM-Flint, just like you! Some are freshmen […]

The Out for Work conference is September 26-28 in Washington D.C. If you think you might like to attend, apply for a Fran Frazier travel scholarship NOW!!! The deadline is April 24 in order to receive your funds to attend in September! Find out more about the Out for Work conference, scholarship guidelines, and travel […]

Don’t miss Tutorama! An annual event. FREE tutoring Tuesday, April 22. In the Tutoring lounge (just outside of the Student Success Center-Academic Advising/Career Services/Orientation/Tutoring). Second floor UPAV. Get the help you need in addition to free pizza and pop! Professionally trained peer tutors will offer assistance, reduce tension in your life and help you become […]

Why should you attend the Winter 2014 Career Fair, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16 from 12-3 PM? How do you impress recruiters? Find out here in this SHORT video from Career Spots, 7 Tips for Researching Companies!  

Come to the Winter Career Fair this Wednesday, April 16 from 12-3 P.M at the Rec Center! Auto-Owner’s Insurance, Compuware, and Northwestern Mutual are conducting ON-CAMPUS interviews after the fair. This is a great opportunity to get a job and/or practice and improve your interview skills. Below is the schedule for on-campus interviews. The open […]

The Winter Career Fair has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 16! Follow umflintadvising social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to learn MORE about the career fair and for continued updates. It’s never too early to plan to attend the Winter 2014 Career Fair, use Optimal Resume to build dynamic resumes, portfolios, interviews, and websites. Watch […]

There is a lot you can learn about rewriting your LinkedIn headline, according to academic advisor/career counselor Sam MacFarland, from this Forbes article by Jenny Foss, “How to Make Your LinkedIn headline Stand Out.” According to the article, the LinkedIn headline is the “most overlooked LinkedIn section,” but it’s also “prime marketing real estate.” Ask […]