Archives—January 2016

Preparing to get a job

It’s not too early to start preparing for a summer job; plan ahead. Career Services has a full schedule of events to help students get ready for the 2015 Spring Career Fair.

  • 1st and 2nd Year Meeting: An Internship or Co-op is in your Future! January 27, 7:15pm
  • Get ready for the Career Fair, Stating the week of February 8th
    • Resume Blitz: Strengthen your resume with help from industry and campus professionals.
    • Career Fair Preparation: Learn about what to expect, what employers are looking for, and how you can best prepare for a successful Career Fair.
    • Mock Interviews: Schedule a mock interview appointment with a professional to prepare for the upcoming career fair!
    • Career Fair Cookout: Stop by the MUB Ballroom to speak with company representatives before the Career Fair.
    • Business and Dining Etiquette Dinner (ticketed event):
  • Spring Career Fair: SDC, February 16, noon-5pm

Spring Career Fair 2015 is where students and companies can meet to discuss potential job opportunities including summer internships, co-ops, and full-time employment. It is a great chance for first-year students to find summer employment which can help in making career decisions. A Job Fair Guidebook will be handed out at the Career Fair and will be available on-line. The guidebook provides a brief description of each company attending the Career Day (see details on the web at www.career.mtu.edu). A shuttle will be provided to transport students to and from the SDC; campus pick-up is at the MUB.

Resume Writing

Your cover letter and resume are typically the first information a potential employer sees about you. Therefore, you want this first introduction to make the best impression possible.

Potential employers are going to spend about 30 seconds reviewing a resume before deciding if the applicant is worth more review, so be sure to make it easy to scan: well organized, concise, and descriptive. Every resume should be accompanied by a cover letter. The cover letter should grab their attention and generate interest by linking your abilities with their needs. Following an interview, you should send a thank you letter. It should be sent by e-mail or snail mail within 2 days following the interview.

Get your resume reviewed at a Resume Blitz (starting Feb 9).

When you have your resume ready, submit it for your Advising: Gen Eng assignment (needs to be submitted each year).