RECRUIT SPARTAN ENGINEERS

Spring recruiting will be 100% Virtual.

No on-campus recruiting events/meetings/interviews/etc., will be supported.

Contact our office at careers@egr.msu.edu to discuss your recruiting strategy!

Our online recruiting system, Handshake, connects employers with MSU students. As an employer, you can post opportunities, promote events and register for career fairs. The system is free to use for employers and students, and requires only a one-time registration.

Create an account and post a job today!

Make sure you're familiar with our majors before you post!

Handshake is rapidly evolving their system to meet the needs of career services, employers and students during these new times. Below are a few resources to help you prepare for virtual recruiting in Handshake. You can also check out Virtual Recruiting for Employers on Handshake.

VIRTUAL FAIRS TO ATTEND

Engineering Expo Industry Fairs (Feb 3 - 25) – Think “Engineers Week” all February! Sessions will be held "by industry" and will include opportunities to connect with both intern/co-op and fulltime candidates.

REGISTRATION IS LIVE!

Aerospace & Defense Industries Fair

Thursday, February 18 | 3-6pm | REGISTER

IT, Computing & Technology Industries Fair

Tuesday, February 23 | 4-7pm | REGISTER

Automotive, Mobility & Manufacturing Industries Fair

Thursday, February 25 | 3-6pm | REGISTER

Engineered Across the Lakes

Tuesday, March 9 | 2-7pm | INIVTE ONLY

Engineering Expo

Wednesday, March 10 | 3-6pm | REGISTER

PREPARE FOR VIRTUAL FAIRS

If you have registered for a virtual career fair hosted through Handshake you’ll receive a notification from Handshake prompting you to start building schedules and sessions for the fair. Handshake new virtual career fair tool allows you to schedule 1:1 sessions and host multiple group sessions with students using both chat and video

Additional Training Resources

In addition to job postings your can filter and search our student database and send targeted messages to students.

Handshake recently launched a new Candidate Hub for employers. The hub will help recruiters discover which students would be good candidates for their open positions and reach out with thoughtful messaging. Learn more here.

Promote virtual events - Promote all of your virtual recruiting events in Handshake. Just request a new virtual events and include the links to video conferencing URL field. Remember, you can message event RSVPs.

PROACTIVELY FIND CANDIDATES

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES

GAIN VISIBILTY

One of the best ways to gain visibility is through student organizations. We encourage you to contact student organizations to discuss possible involvement opportunities. The Center also offers multiple programs that can help you grow your brand on campus. Email us at careers@egr.msu.edu to discuss increasing student engagement.

PARTNERSHIP / SPONSORSHIP

The Center offers Partnership/Sponsorship and Special Engagement options for employers who are interested. Contact us directly at careers@egr.msu.edu for more details.

INTERNSHIP FOR CREDIT

The College of Engineering offers a one credit course for students during their intern or co-op experience called EGR X (formerly EGR 393). The co-op semesters enable students to thoughtfully work out a “working lifestyle” that can include continued learning, sensitivity to professionalism and professional ethics, and a habit of thoughtfully assessing current events. You can direct students HERE for more information.

ON CAMPUS EMPLOYER

Many students pursue internships on campus, allowing them to gain valuable professional experience through MSU’s diverse departments. MSU Departments are encouraged to post their open positions on Handshake. Sign up for an employer account and start posting today!

CONNECT WITH THE UNIVERSITY

Connect with College of Engineering departments. Want majors outside of engineering? Connect with our Career Services partners across camps.

REVIEW POLICIES

MSU Career Services Offer Guidelines

NACE Principles for Professional Conduct

Employer Guide to Hiring International Students

INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

Most international students are eligible to participate in registered cooperative education and internship opportunities with the approval of the College of Engineering and the Office of International Student Services. Experiences may be found in the United States or the student's home country. Employers who are interested in exploring hiring a diverse pool of candidates and who will consider co-op or intern experiences for international students should contact The Center to learn more. There is no need for visa sponsorship to employ an international student as a co-op or intern.

FAST FACTS & FIGURES

Fast, Facts & Figures on enrollment, graduation and salary data and industry sectors.

Average Salary Comparison breaks down salaries by major.

Employment by Region shows where alumni end up across the nation and world.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

In alignment with the university's response to Covid-19 we are not permitting any

on-campus recruiting events this semester (Spring 2021).

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