Ways to Connect with Employers
With major career fairs wrapped up, here are 4 ways to keep networking with companies:
- Career Café (EB Lobby): Connect with recruiters in an informal setting on Oct 7, Oct 14 (Civil Day), and Oct 21. Research companies attending on Handshake.
- Handshake Events: We regularly curate top networking sessions, panels, and company info sessions specifically for Spartan Engineers.Go to the Events tab on Handshake and filter by the label EGR Event to browse the events.
- LinkedIn Networking: Connect virtually! Scroll below for our quick guide on optimizing your profile.
- Spring Career Fairs: Mark your calendar for Feb 9 and Feb 17.
Handshake
Get Connected on Handshake! Our online recruiting system, Handshake, is your gateway to jobs, internships, career events, and employer connections at MSU. Use the Handshake Guide to get started.
Don’t miss these 5 quick tips to make the most of your account:
- Upload your updated resume – It helps complete your profile and is required to apply for jobs.
- Set your Career Interests – This ensures you see job and event recommendations that match your goals.
- Check your privacy settings – Make your profile and resume visible so employers can reach out.
- Follow jobs & employers – Get alerts about deadlines, events, and new postings from your top picks.
- Create Saved Searches – Stay updated with weekly emails featuring jobs that match your interests.
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:
- Build your LinkedIn profile. A complete profile makes it easier for recruiters to find you.
- Build your Job Search Alerts and Job Preferences to receive relevant job postings via email and make it easier for recruiters to find you.
Check out our Michigan State University Engineering Connection LinkedIn Group!
Employer Partners
Our Employer Partnership Program features companies across a wide range of industries, offering diverse, high-quality opportunities for Spartan Engineers. These partners also invest in our community by supporting career events, student organizations, Career Peers, and more.
Other Helpful Resources
We regularly share resume books with employers who connect with us—maximize your chances of securing an internship, co-op or job by submitting your updated resume.
Did you know you can get credit for your internship or co-op? Once you have secured employment, head over to the Earn Credit page to learn more.
MSU hires more than 17,000 students per year!
Here are a few of our favorite job boards (besides Handshake):
If you’re unsure about a job or internship posting, contact careers@egr.msu.edu. Never accept advance payments or share personal or financial information—legitimate employers won’t request either.