CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS
FALL 2023 CAREER EVENTS
Freshman Extravaganza - First Year Networking Event
Come to the courtyard between Case & Wonders (under tent) to network with our recruiter partner companies. This is a casual, drop-by event- you do not need to stay the entire time. No need to dress up and no resumes needed. FREE FOOD!
Wednesday, Sep 6, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm in Case/Wonders Courtyard
Register and check out who's attending in Handshake
College of Engineering Partners Showcase
This is the signature event for engineering students and employers to kick off the fall recruiting season at Michigan State University! The College of Engineering will welcome 15+ employer partners who are looking to engage with first-year through senior-level talent seeking co-op, internship, and full-time opportunities as well as those curious and looking to learn more about these companies / industries.
Thursday, September 7th, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Munn Ice Arena
Register and check out who's attending in Handshake
Industry Days (under tents in Wilson/Case courtyard)
Industry days is a series of days organized by industry sectors to provide students the chance to network with company reps in an informal setting and participate in interactive demonstrations all while experiencing the future of industry and technology.
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Monday, Sep 11, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Aerospace, Automotive, EV & Mobility Day
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Tuesday, Sep 12, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Civil, Energy & Environmental Day
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Wednesday, Sep 13, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Manufacturing Day
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Thursday, Sep 14, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Computing, Electronics, Technology & Semiconductor Day
Register and check out who's attending in Handshake
Tech Connect - Big 10 Women in Computing Exchange (VIRTUAL)
This event is hosted and coordinated in partnership between Women in Computing groups and Computer Science inclusion programs across nine Big 10 universities to connect students engaged in these organizations with employers nationally. While the Grace Hopper Conference is a large-scale event that serves as a platform to connect and engage with employers on career opportunities, this serves as a smaller-scale path to effectively connect with fellow Big 10 students to top employers, university recruiters, and program managers.
Monday, Sep 25, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Virtual in Handshake
Engineering Co-op & Intern Exchange
The Engineering Co-Op & Intern Exchange is an engagement fair that encourages networking between students, alumni, and recruiting professionals that will open the door to co-op and internship opportunities.
Tuesday, Oct 3, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Munn Ice Arena
Register and check out who's attending in Handshake
Engineering Virtual Exchange
The purpose of this event is to provide a virtual option to connect with recruiters and alum for both interns/co-ops as well as full-time positions.
Tuesday, October 10th 3-7pm EST via Handshake Virtual platform
Our online recruiting system, Handshake, connects employers with MSU students. Students can research companies, apply for jobs, register for events and send peers questions.
Use the Handshake Guide to get started in the system!
Plus check out our 5 tips for making the most of Handshake!
1. Upload your updated resume This will help you complete your profile + you'll need it to start applying to jobs!
2. Complete your Career Interests. This helps ensure you will see the most relevant jobs and events in the system.
3. Update your privacy preferences to make sure employers can message you and make sure your resume is public.
4. Follow employers and jobs your are interested in. This way you'll get notified of new jobs, application deadlines and event registrations for your top employers.
5. Create Saved Searches to have new jobs emailed to you weekly!
LinkedIn is a great platform to uncover potential Spartan friendly opportunities, to search for jobs, and make connections with people who work in jobs and at companies of interest.
Check out our tips for optimizing LinkedIn.
1. Build your LinkedIn profile. A complete profile makes it easier for recruiters to find you.
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LinkedIn Headline Example
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Tips for building your About Section
2. Build your Job Search Alerts and Job Preferences to receive relevant job postings via email and make it easier for recruiters to find you.
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Instructions for creating your Job Search Alerts and Preferences
3. Network like a champion! Read Chapter 8 in WHO Logic to learn how to build a networking and communication plan. You can do this!
Check out our Michigan State University Engineering Connection LinkedIn Group!
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
RESUME BOOKS
We frequently distribute resume books to employers that reach out to us. Maximize your odds of finding a co-op by dropping your (updated) resume! Check out the Fall 2023 Co-Op/Intern resume book and the 2023 Graduate resume book.
GET CREDIT FOR YOUR INTERNSHIP
Did you know you can get credit for your internship or co-op? Once you have secured employment head over to this page to learn more.
ON-CAMPUS JOBS
MSU hires more than 17,000 students per year! Check out this list of current on-campus jobs posted in Handshake. Some departments might post on their own site, for those check out MSU department resources. Interested in Undergraduate Research? Review opportunities here.
OTHER JOB BOARDS
Here are a few of our favorite job boards (besides Handshake) indeed.com | mitalent.org | aftercollege.com | careers.esd.org | engineerjobs.com | hellowestmichigan.com
FRAUDULENT JOB POSTINGS
If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job or internship posting, please contact careers@egr.msu.edu. No legitimate employer will send payment in advance and ask the employee to send a portion of it back. DO NOT provide any personal information especially social security numbers or financial information! Find more tips on avoiding scams here.