Career Services

Location

368 S. Case Hall/517-353-6756 

James Madison College is part of MSU’s wider Career Services Network, which serves students from their first year to graduation and beyond through career-focused programming and services.  JMC’s Career Services office is led by Karissa Chabot-Purchase, who serves as Assistant Director of Career Services for JMC and specializes in advising on careers in education and public services and social and cultural studies.

 

• How do I make an appointment with you?
  To make a career advising appointment, Spartans can log into Handshake (using their MSU NetID and password), click on “Career Center,” then select “Appointments” and “Schedule a New Appointment.” Appointments are offered both in-person and virtually, year-round.
• What types of services do you offer?
  Services include:

  • Access to Handshake, MSU’s career management platform with thousands of internship and job postings.
  • One-on-one advising appointments.
  • A variety of career education resources to support students’ career exploration and planning processes, plus curated resources for students from specific populations.  
  • Career assessments for students exploring majors and career paths.
  • MSU Connect, a platform connecting the Spartan community through mentorship and purposeful connections.
  • Hundreds of annual career events aimed at exploring fields and connecting with alumni and employers, including in-person and virtual career fairs.
  • Data on First Destination Career Outcomes for Spartans (published annually).
• What does a typical appointment with you look like?
  Appointments, which are offered in-person and virtually throughout the week, typically last 25-30 minutes. Students are able to select a topic and submit notes at the time of booking to steer the conversation.
• Do I have to be a junior or senior to meet with you?
  No! In fact, most students engage with the Career Services Network throughout their time at MSU.
• What happens when I graduate?

  Spartans have access to Career Services for two full years after they graduate.