CareerFEST Kicks Off Today


by Career Services

CareerFEST kicks off today (Sept. 2) under the Dow tent located between the Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC) and Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building (Chem Sci).

To help students better prepare for recruiting season and the over 250 companies that will be hiring at Michigan Tech’s Fall 2021 Career Fair (Sept. 22-23), Career Services partners with industry to offer a month-long series of events and career development programming across campus.

This week, Career Services is hosting four events to kick off CareerFEST 2021:

CareerFEST — Thursday (Sept. 2), 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Today we welcome four companies to campus for our CareerFEST. Stop by the tents on campus for some casual conversations and networking with recruiters. Check out their company swag and latest technology and products. No resumes, no business suits — just casual conversation.

Career Fair Prep for International Students — Thursday (Sept. 2), 4-5 p.m.
Join us in the Minerals and Materials Engineering Building (M&M), Room U115, to get prepared for the Career Fair and learn how to navigate the Career Fair Plus App.

How to Use the Career Fair Plus App — Friday (Sept. 3), 12-1 p.m.
Learn about the Career Fair Plus App to optimize your virtual career fair experience.

Career Services Semester Preview — Friday (Sept. 3), 12-1 p.m.
Come learn what Career Services is offering during the Fall 2021 semester.

The complete schedule of CareerFEST events is available on the Career Services website. Opportunities include:

  • Six In-Person CareerFEST Days
  • Resume and Interview Blitzes
  • Career Fair Prep Sessions
  • Resume Writing Workshops
  • Interview Skills Workshops