Student-Athlete Development: Career

Information:

Student-athletes, to better assist you with your career choices make sure you are registered with MySpartanCareer. MySpartanCareer is a career network service provided through the university, which offers help for jobs/internships, interviews, resumes, employer showcases, career contacts and Alumni networking. You can log on to the site at MySpartanCareer or you can link to it by going to the Career Service and Placement sight at http://careernetwork.msu.edu

Other Resourceful sites:

http://wetfeet.com

http://monster.com

University Career Events

Below you will find a list of the upcoming Career Services Network Events for Spring 2008.  Please share this information widely with your students as there are many opportunities for jobs, internships, co-ops, volunteer opportunities, and to explore careers and their fit with different majors.  You can refer students to our website http://careernetwork.msu.edu ; click on Career Events/Recruiting Schedule to get more information on the events, the companies attending, and sessions scheduled to help them prepare.

We also encourage students to register on MySpartanCareer as they can view the posted career fair positions.  Once they register they can view event postings in three easy steps:

1. From the students MySpartanCareer homepage click on the Jobs button on the top then click View Postings.
2. Click the Advanced Search tab.
3. Select Career Fair Postings from the "Show Me" drop down menu, scroll down and click Submit.

If you have questions on anything please contact our office at 884-1300 or careerevents@csp.msu.edu. Thank you for your help.

Diversity Career Fair
Thursday, January 24, 2008
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center—Main Level

Each person brings unique skills, knowledge, ideas, and perspectives to the workplace.  This event connects MSU students to companies that are interested in, and value, diversity in the workplace.  This is our largest event of the Spring Semester–open to ALL students, ALL majors, ALL colleges.  148 employers representing a variety of industries that have full-time, internship, and co-op opportunities for students in all areas of study!  This year we are expanding the hours of the event to allow more time for the students to meet with the recruiters.

Summer Employment & Internship Fair
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center—Big Ten Rooms

This event is for students in ANY major looking for a part-time seasonal job or internship.  There are over 80 employers that attend representing corporations, agencies, tourism industries and summer camps.  Sign up for the March 4th Job Shadowing program will also take place during this event.

Government/Non-Profit and the Environmental/Natural Resources Career Fairs
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
5:30-8:30 p.m.
MSU Union, 2nd Floor

These two events are held concurrently.  An informational fair for ALL majors featuring organizations that represent federal, state, and local government agencies, non-profits, and policy interest groups involved with public service, environmental, and natural resources issues. 

Career Summit
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Career Summit is an opportunity for students and working professionals to collaborate and focus on strategies for building a successful career. This one day conference will prepare students with the skills necessary to become career leaders in our changing society. To apply, students must be nominated by a faculty, advisor, or staff member.
Engineering Expo
Thursday, February 21, 2008
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Engineering Building

This event is designed to provide students with a venue to explore technical careers and interact with a variety of alumni/companies. This format provides an environment for them to make valuable industry contacts, learn more about technologies in use at specific companies and discuss potential career opportunities. What emphasis areas are sought more in which industries? What is the value of a study abroad experience to a potential employer? What foreign languages are most used in engineering? What type of work experiences should you seek before graduation (and why). Most alumni/employers are here to fill jobs...but they can give "valuable" advice as well!

Teacher & Administrator Recruitment Fair
Friday, April 18, 2008
9:00-4:00
Breslin Center

This event attracts over 175 school districts from across the country and over 1,300 candidates that are current MSU student teachers completing their internships, alumni, or local experienced teachers looking for new opportunities.  This year we are bringing the event to campus. 

Career Athletes

http://www.careerathletes.com/