Fall 2026 Career Fairs
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Engineering Career Fair
Tuesday, September 15 or Thursday, September 17
4:00–7:00 p.m. | Munn Ice Arena
At this two-day event, students can network with alum and recruiting professionals regarding co-op, internship and full-time opportunities! Different companies will be in attendance at both days.
Partners Showcase
Wednesday, September 16th
2:00–4:00 p.m. | EB Courtyard
Gain early access to some of our top employers! At this event, you can chat with reps from our partner companies to learn about co-op, internship and full-time opportunities!
Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair
Wednesday, September 23
4:00–6:00 p.m. | Munn Ice Arena
Students interested in Civil and Environmental Engineering should attend this event to connect with top employers looking for co-op, internship and full-time opportunities.
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.