It's never too soon to start planning for your future, and we've got you covered!
Whether you'd like to learn more about internship opportunities or brush up on your cover letter writing skills we have the resources you need to succeed.
We also host an annual Career Conference in October that connects our students with industry professionals, potential employers, and JMU alumni.
Internship Chats
Each semester, our CSM Industry Liaison, Allisa Vincent, hosts informal, drop-in sessions where current students can learn about internships and ask questions.
Biology Hours
Location: BioCommons
| Date | Time |
| 2/13 | 10-11 am |
| 3/4 | 2-3 pm |
| 3/27 | 10-11 am |
| 4/15 | 2-3 pm |
Chemistry & Biochemistry Hours
Location: TBD, Contact Allisa Vincent to schedule
| Date | Time |
| 2/4 | 2-3 pm |
| 2/20 | 10-11 am |
| 3/11 | 2-3 pm |
| 4/3 | 10-11 am |
| 4/22 | 2-3 pm |
Geology & Environmental Science Hours
Location: Outside Geology Main Office
| Date | Time |
| 2/6 | 2-3 pm |
| 2/25 | 2-3 pm |
| 3/13 | 10-11 am |
| 4/8 | 2-3 pm |
| 4/24 | 10-11 am |
Mathematics & Statistics Hours
Location: Roop 103
| Date | Time |
| 2/11 | 2-3 pm |
| 2/27 | 10-11 am |
| 3/25 | 2-3 pm |
| 4/10 | 10-11 am |
| 4/29 | 2-3 pm |
Physics & Astronomy Hours
Location: PhysChem 2116
| Date | Time |
| 2/18 | 2-3 pm |
| 3/6 | 10-11 am |
| 3/1 | 2-3 pm |
| 4/17 | 10-11 am |
Networking Events
Networking might be daunting, but we’re here to help! Join us for one of our scheduled networking events to practice your skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Each event will highlight a different area of STEM and allow you to engage with individuals from a variety of professions.
Spring 2025 Schedule
- Research, Science, and Environmental Industries
- 2/20 from 5:00-6:15 pm in EnGeo 1210
- Pharmaceutical & Health Sciences
- 2/27 from 5:00-6:15 pm in EnGeo 1210
- Biotechnology, Data Analytics, & Engineering
- 3/6 from 5:00-6:15 pm in EnGeo 1210
- Analytics, Finance, & Banking
- 3/13 from 5:00-6:15 pm in Roop 103
Career Readiness Workshops
Our career workshops cover a variety of topics, from cover letter writing to how to network effectively.
Defining Resume & CV
2/3 @ 11:15-1:15 pm in EnGeo 1208
AND 2/3 @ 5:00-7:00 pm in King Hall 0136
You know these terms...but what do they really mean? Learn the differences between them!
Resume or CV?
2/4 @ 11:15-1:15 pm in EnGeo 1210
AND 2/4 @ 5:00-7:00 pm in EnGeo 1210
Now that you understand what CVs and resumes are, learn which document is appropriate for your job applications.
Cover Letter Crash Course
2/5 @ 11:15-1:15 pm in EnGeo 1209
AND 2/5 @ 5:00-7:00 pm in EnGeo 1209
What makes a perfect cover letter? Find out tips, tricks, and best practices.
All About Networking
2/7 @ 11:15-1:15 pm in EnGeo 1209
AND 2/7 @ 5:00-7:00 pm in EnGeo 1209
Your job application is important, but so is networking!
Do you have questions about any of the above resources? Contact Allisa Vincent, our CSM Industry Liaison.
