Fall 2016
Calendar of Events
Event
Date
Location
Career Camp3
26-Aug
Various
CareerFEST
29-Aug to
27-Sep
Various
Career Services
Kickoff3
30-Aug
CareerFEST Tent
Automotive Day1,4
1-Sep
CareerFEST Tent
Football Tailgate
3-Sep
Sherman Field
End Zone
Aerospace Day1,3
7-Sep
CareerFEST Tent
8-Sep
CareerFEST Tent
13-Sep
MUB Ballroom A
Robotics & Controls
Day1,3
14-Sep
CareerFEST Tent
Sophomore / Junior
Meeting2
15-Sep
MUB Ballroom A
Energy Day1
16-Sep
CareerFEST Tent
Career Fair
Preparation
20-Sep
CareerFEST Tent
Interview Skills Week
21-Sep to
23 Sep
Various
Resume Blitz
20-Sep to
22 Sep
TBD
Steel Day1
21-Sep
CareerFEST Tent
Railroad Day & Night
22-Sep &
23-Sep
CareerFEST Tent
Construction &
Building Systems
Day1,3
Senior Meeting2
Page 1 of 2
Description
For students who want to get prepared for their job search before classes start, this half-day
event lets students select topics in a conference-style format while allowing them to enjoy the
weekend before classes start.
CareerFEST starts the first day of classes and officially ends with the Career Fair
Members of Career Services will be on-hand to help students learn about the services available
for them through Career Services.
Company representatives from the Automotive Industry and their suppliers will be on-campus to
showcase their products.
This networking event is designed to help students meet company representatives informally in a
tailgate setting. All students are welcome to attend.
Michigan Tech may not be known as an Aerospace University, but many of our alumni work in
this sector and many of our faculty are helping perform research.
Many of our students assume that Building Construction is “only for Civil Engineers”. This day is
designed to showcase what students with other degrees can do in the process of the design and
construction of buildings.
Practical job search tips and techniques for students graduating
Factory automation continues to improve the productivity of factories around the world. This day
is focused on helping students understand the technology involved in creating robots and
applying them in factory settings.
Practical job search tips and advice for students seeking co-ops and Internships
This day is designed to feature all aspects of energy production and distribution from mineral
resource extraction through processing and energy generation and finally distribution to
customers.
Students learn best practices for their job search in an informal, drop-in setting designed to
provide the assistance they want.
Company representatives, faculty, and staff volunteer their time to help provide practice
interviews for students. These 1-hour practice sessions help students understand the interview
process and prepare for the real thing!
Company representatives, faculty, and staff volunteer their time to help review resumes and
provide feedback to students. These 10-15 minute meetings help students strengthen their
professional profiles.
Representatives from companies that produce Steel and Steel Products help showcase different
career options within this industry.
Technical discussions and career opportunities within the railroad industry and railroad service
providers.
Updated April 21, 2016
1400 Townsend Drive, 220 Administration Building, Houghton, MI 49931 | www.mtu.edu/career | 906.487.2313
Fall 2016
Calendar of Events
PCA Career Success
Days
23-Sep
MUB
Corporate/Student
Pro-Am Golf Outing3
25-Sep
Portage Lake
Golf Course
Career Fair Cookout
26-Sep
Campus Mall
26-Sep
Rozsa Lobby
27-Sep
SDC
Career Fair
27-Sep
SDC
Interview Day
28-Sep
Various
29-Sep
TBD
29-Sep
SDC Wood Gym
11-Oct
MUB Ballroom
9-Nov
MUB Ballroom
Electrical & Computer
Engineering
Reception3,4
Presentation For
Company
Representatives3
Business Careers
Day3
Basketball
Hoopzone3
Graduate School
Career Fair3
Defense & Federal
Careers Day3
Lunch & Learn2
Lunch & Learn2
Lunch & Learn2
12-Oct &
13-Oct
26-Oct &
27-Oct
9-Nov &
10-Nov
PCA is made up of female alumni who have been recognized for their extensive professional,
career, and personal achievements. PCA members volunteer their time to provide personal
advice to students about their career path and choices.
This golf scramble is designed to let students meet many different company representatives
while enjoying a day on the links.
The entire campus is filled with companies, equipment, and the smell of food in this day of
informal networking the day before the Career Fair.
Modeled after the Civil & Environmental Reception; this mixer is designed for Corporate Partners
and gives a chance for companies to meet students informally the afternoon before the Career
Fair
Held just before the Career Fair opens, this presentation is designed to help recruiters
understand how to read body language cues to help them make students comfortable during the
Career Fair.
The biggest event of the year features students, recruiters, and lots of discussions about career
opportunities.
The largest day of extended career conversations between students and companies with
individual interviews happening throughout the day and across campus.
Every company that recruits on campus could employ or SBE students. This forum is designed to
highlight our students and provide them opportunities that sometimes get lost in the Career Fair.
Network with company representatives in the Hoopzone while watching the Huskies take on
Northern Michigan University.
This Career Fair is specifically designed for companies that want to hire students earning
advanced degrees.
There are some great opportunities for students working for the U.S. Government in both civilian
and military functions. This day is designed to highlight the paths for these different career
options.
Career Services
Career Fair Follow Up
Career Services
How To Conduct A Successful Job Search
Career Services
Creating An Effective LinkedIn Profile
Notes:
1)
2)
3)
4)
We welcome your participation in these events – but you must pre-register by contacting Michigan Technological University Career Services.
Industry Days events are designed to include: Food, Hands-on activities, and informal networking with company representatives in the center of campus. These
events typically attract between 300-400 students who learn about career options in a variety of industries.
Fall Series events are small bursts of highly specific information designed to help students understand technical aspects of their job search when they need the help.
New For 2016 events are new for Fall 2016 CareerFEST
Exclusive Event for members of the Career Services Corporate Partner Program
Page 2 of 2
Updated April 21, 2016
1400 Townsend Drive, 220 Administration Building, Houghton, MI 49931 | www.mtu.edu/career | 906.487.2313