Career Services Blog

Category: Recruiting

Suggestions to help your recruiting efforts.

Upcoming Career Fairs

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We want to help you hire Huskies for all your open positions. We realize that your hiring needs may not fit neatly on the calendar. As you look to plan for recruiting here at Michigan Tech, here are opportunities that you’ll want to consider.

Spring 2026 Career Fairs – Registration is now open for virtual career fairs taking place throughout the spring semester, each designed to support your efforts in filling remaining open positions.

Fall 2026 Career Fairs – Registration for these fairs will open in April 2026. Please use these dates to start your planning now.

  • Fall Career Fest – Various Dates throughout September 2026
  • Michigan Tech Fall Career Fair – September 29, 2026
  • College of Business Career Fair – October 28, 2026
  • Natural Resources Career Fair – November 5, 2026
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New Virtual Option to Connect with Huskies (No Travel Needed)

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We’re excited to share a new way for employers to connect with Michigan Tech talent this spring.

New Virtual Career Fair — Just Added
To provide greater flexibility and expanded access to our students, Michigan Technological University has added an All Majors Virtual Career Fair, hosted on Handshake.

MTU Spring 2026 Virtual Fair – Just In Time
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
12:00–5:00 pm (ET)
Hosted on Handshake

This virtual option offers an easy, efficient way to engage with Huskies across majors, connect with students seeking co-op, internship, and full-time opportunities, and continue building your recruiting pipeline—no travel required.

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Make the Most of Your Virtual Career Fair

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A virtual fair isn’t quite the same as walking into the SDC and weaving through rows of booths — but with a little prep, it can be just as impactful. Think of it as your chance to connect with employers without the lines, the noise, or the scramble. Here’s how to set yourself up for success and make the most of the experience.

  1. Strengthen Your Handshake Profile

Companies want to be able to find candidates by searching through Handshake, too! Make sure your profile makes it easy for them to find you. Potential employers search for candidates on Handshake before and during the fair, so think of your profile as your first impression.

  • Build Your Profile: Start with the basics. Handshake has a quick guide to help you create a strong public profile.
  • Polish Your Resume: Update it, refine it, and share it with Career Services once it’s done. We’re more than happy to help if you’d like feedback.
  • Upload Your Resume: Upload your final resume to your Handshake profile and make it public so employers can view it. 
  • Add a Headshot: Need a professional photo? Stop by Career Services during our normal walk-in hours
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Michigan Day is September 9, 2025

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This fall, Michigan Tech is thrilled to welcome back Michigan Day — an exciting event made possible through our continued partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and InvestUP. Building on the success of previous years, this collaboration aims to connect students directly with the people and possibilities shaping Michigan’s economic future.

Hosted as part of our broader Career Fest series, Michigan Day offers an immersive experience for students eager to explore their career options. It’s not just about job openings—it’s about helping students discover where their passions and skills can make the greatest impact right here in Michigan. Through conversations, presentations, and interactive exhibits, students gain real insight into diverse industries across the state.

Beyond career exploration, Michigan Day celebrates the unique communities and lifestyles that make Michigan such a special place to live. From the scenic beauty of the Upper Peninsula to the vibrant urban centers downstate, the event showcases how professional growth and quality of life can go hand in hand. Students learn firsthand about the hidden gems and well-known destinations that could someday become their new hometowns.

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New for 2025: Local Jobs Expo

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This fair will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025. It is dedicated exclusively to employers with offices located in the Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties.

If your company is interested in offering professional development opportunities to Michigan Tech students, we invite you to join us. Our students are eager to explore part-time positions, full-time roles, and job shadowing opportunities right here in our local community.

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Handshake Collection For Alumni

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Career Services is excited to introduce a new Handshake Collection: By Huskies For Huskies.

Similar to “staff picks” at your favorite bookstore, this curated collection highlights select job opportunities to help you discover roles that may be a great fit.

If you’d like to feature a job from your company in this collection, we’d love to include it! Simply send the URL of your Handshake job posting to career@mtu.edu, and Career Services will manually add it to the By Huskies For Huskies collection.

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Local Jobs Fair Survey

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This August, over 7,000 Huskies will return to campus to continue their studies—many of whom are looking for part-time jobs that align with and enhance their academic skills. We’re exploring the idea of hosting a local jobs expo and would love to know if your company would be interested in participating. If your company has an office based in Baraga, Houghton, or Keweenaw counties – we’d like to hear from you.

While you may already know about Michigan Tech’s strong student body, you might be surprised by the breadth of degrees and programs we offer.  Whether you’re looking for reliable weekend help, a consistent part-time employee, or are open to hosting a student for a brief job shadow, there’s likely a student whose talents align with your needs.

We’ve put together a brief 2-question survey to gauge interest:

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SWE Collaboration

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For over six decades, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. Part of our Career Fair traditions include having an “Evening with Industry” (EWI) dinner the night before fall career fair.

EWI is an annual event hosted by the Society of Women Engineers the night before the Fall Career Fair. EWI provides a relaxed environment where students and corporate representatives can interact before the career fair.

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New for 2025: College of Business Career Fair

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We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 College of Business Career Fair at Michigan Tech! The event will take place in Houghton, about a month after the university-wide Career Fair.

The fair will be hosted on our campus in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) Ballroom. We are excited to welcome you and appreciate your participation. We look forward to helping you connect with top talent and making this event a valuable experience for your organization.  The College of Business has many different undergraduate and graduate degrees:

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