RECRUIT SPARTAN ENGINEERS
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!
PROACTIVELY FIND CANDIDATES
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.
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.
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.