Organizations are continuously striving to reach out and increase their visibility on campus and with students. If you are interested in any of the following outreach programs or would like to discuss other ideas, contact one of our Career Centers or our Field Career Consultants.

For assistance in developing an overall campus recruiting strategy contact:

Theda Rudd Vern Mason College Field Consultants
Associate Director Associate Senior Director View List
Stadium Center Lear Center
(517) 884-1301 (517) 432-0830
ruddt@msu.edu masonl@msu.edu

PROGRAMS

Offer Internships
There is nothing better than a satisfied employee for word-of-mouth promotion of an organization.  Internships can provide students with invaluable “real-world” experience.  Interns can also serve as on-campus ambassadors to promote the organization when they return to school.  More information on how to get started.

Assist with Mock Interviews
Each semester, Career Services sponsors mock interview days for students.  Employers volunteer their time to assist students to develop and improve their interviewing skills.  Another option is to participate in video conference interviews so that students obtain experience with this technology.

Conduct Company Presentations
Many organizations plan a preparatory session the night before the interview day or career fair.  This session provides interviewees and other attendees with an overview and background of the company.  This allows the interview time to be more focused on the candidates.  The pre-presentation can be scheduled along with the on-campus interview date or prior to the career fair.

Conduct Class/Student Group Presentations
Employers can present on various topics in an actual class, providing students with expertise in a specific subject area as well as showcasing the organization.  It is important to  allow sufficient lead-time when planning this strategy so that faculty can integrate the speaker(s) and topic into their class syllabi.

Serve as a Job Shadowing Site
It is very beneficial for students to have an opportunity to spend some time shadowing a professional in various fields.  This provides the student with an overview of what various professions are like.

Connect with Faculty
Employers can provide case studies from their organization for courses.  Faculty can also assist with conducting research or special projects for the organizations.