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  • Michigan Technological University
  • Career Services
  • 107 Harold Meese Center
  • 1400 Townsend Drive
  • Houghton, MI 49931-1295
  • career@mtu.edu
  • Tel. 906-487-2313
  • Fax 906-487-3317
  • Hours: Mon - Fri, 8-5pm
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Career Services Fall 2009 Events

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Senior Meeting-- Wednesday September 2
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Graduating between December 2009 and August 2010? Attending this important meeting will provide you with information that will help prepare you to find a job.
Powerpoint
Build a Strong Resume -- Wednesday September 9
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Tips on what companies look for and how to make your skills stand out.
Powerpoint
Resume Blitz -- September 9-10,15-16
Memorial Union Building, Room:Commons, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
September 9-10, 15-16 Stop in at the Memorial Union Building Commons area between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for a quick resume review.
Interview Idol-- Wednesday September 16
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn what to expect and how to prepare for that all-important interview.
Powerpoint
Interview Skills Week-- September 21-25
Practice interviewing and get vital feedback to strengthen your interview skills. Schedule your appointment online at www.career.mtu.edu
Benefits of a Co-op or Internship-- Tuesday September 22
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn more about the benefits of a co-op or internship experience.
Powerpoint
Career Fair Prep -- Wednesday September 23
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn what to expect, how to dress, and how to prepare yourself to be successful at the 2009 Fall Career Fair.
Powerpoint
2009 Fall Career Fair -- Tuesday September 29
Student Development Complex (SDC) , Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
P&G Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair-- Thursday October 1
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Procter & Gamble Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair is a revolutionary, online career fair that applicants can access from the comfort of their own computer. Applicants will have the opportunity to talk in "real time" with Procter and Gamble employees from all areas of the company, such as marketing, research and development, finance and accounting, consumer marketing knowledge and so on.

http://experiencepg.com/
PDF
On-site Company Visits Seminar-- Wednesday October 7
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn what to expect during a plant trip. Plus, get an overview of benefits and how they add value to your offer.
Powerpoint
Business and Dining Etiquette Dinner -- Wednesday October 14
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Dine in a professional setting and gain tips and advice on business and dinner etiquette. Tickets are available at the Career Center.
Job Search and Networking Skills -- Wednesday October 21
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Develop job-search skills to help you stand out in today's competitive job market.
Powerpoint
Career Services Spring 2009 Events

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NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair-- Thursday January 1
Registration is now open. Ends June 1st, 2009

The NACE International Student Virtual Career Fair is free to international students at NACE-member schools who:
-Wish to return to their home country for full-time or internship opportunities.
-Are currently pursuing one-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) and/or long-term opportunities in the United States.
-Are currently pursuing summer Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internships in the United States. See website to get started.

http://asp.symplicity.com/nacelinkvcf/
Extreme Makeover - Resume ReNew-- January 19-30
Career Center, Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get your resume reviewed and renewed during a more in-depth one-on-one meeting at the Career Center. Visit the Career Center to schedule your appointment.
Extreme Makeover - Resume Facelift-- Tuesday January 20
Residence Halls, Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Douglas Houghton Hall Ballroom and West McNair Lounge, Stop in for a quick resume review.
Extreme Makeover - Resume Facelift-- Wednesday January 21
Residence Hall, Room:Wadsworth Hall Annex, Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stop in for a quick resume review.
Extreme Makeover - Resume Facelift-- January 27-28
Memorial Union Building, Room:Commons, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop in for a quick resume review.
Interview Skills Week-- February 9-13
Career Center, Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Practice interviewing and get vital feedback to strengthen your interview skills. Visit the Career Center to schedule your appointment.
Embody Your Professional Persona-- Tuesday February 10
Minerals & Materials Engineering, Room:113, Time: 6:00 PM
Embody Your Professional Persona Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Room 113, Minerals & Materials Engineering Building #12 6:00 P.M.
PDF
Relentless Recession Strategies-- Wednesday February 11
Minerals & Materials Building, Room:115, Time: 6:00 PM
Relentless Recession Strategies Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Room 115, Minerals & Materials Engineering Building #12 6:00 P.M.
PDF
Spring Career Fair-- Tuesday February 17
Student Development Complex, Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Still Looking For That Job?-- Wednesday February 25
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
You're not alone and the Career Center can help. Learn effective job search strategies that will put you on the path to a successful career.
Michigan Collegiate Job Fair-- Friday March 13
Livonia, MI Burton Manor, Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Michigan Collegiate Job Fair (MCJF) is a state-wide job fair held in spring and fall each year. It is a cost-effective means both for companies who want to recruit qualified graduates for primarily degreed, entry-level positions, and for job seekers who want to broaden their job search and network with hiring employers. Check out the event details on the webpage:

http://www.mcjf.org
Upper Great Lakes Collegiate Job Fair-- Wednesday March 18
Northern Michigan University, Room:Great Lakes Rooms, Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sponsored by Bay de Noc Community College, Bay Mills Community College, Michigan Technological University, Lake Superior State University, Gogebic Community College, Finlandia University, and hosted by Northern Michigan University, the fair brings together students and employers from the Midwest to explore today's exciting job outlook. Many employers will be interviewing students for positions with their organizations. This year's Upper Great Lakes Collegiate Job Fair will be hosted by Northern Michigan University. There is no cost for students and alumni to attend this event.

http://webb.nmu.edu/CareerServices/SiteSections/Events/JobFairsCollegiate.shtml
The Space Career Fair-- Thursday April 2
The Broadmoor Hotel-Rocky Mountain Ballroom, 1 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Hosted annually by the Space Foundation, its corporate members, and sponsoring companies, the Space Career Fair is open to college students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business administration and all transitioning military members. The Space Career Fair is a leading source of information for current and future career opportunities, industry trends, and upcoming workforce needs and is held in conjunction with the 25th National Space Symposium at The Broadmoor Hotel.

The Broadmoor Hotel-Rocky Mountain Ballroom
1 Lake Avenue
Colorado Springs, Colorado

http://www.spacecareerfair.org/
Eastern Michigan University Teacher Job Fair, 2009-- Wednesday April 22
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Teacher Career Fair at Eastern Michigan University. Cost is $20 at the door. There are approximately 153 districts registered.

http://www.career.emich.edu/new/tjf
Career Services Fall 2008 Events

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ENG 1101, Julie Way-- Friday August 1
Career Center, Room:106, Time: 9:00 AM
Resume Writing Tips and NACElink Introduction for ENG 1101
PDF
Senior Meeting "Job or No Job"-- Wednesday September 3
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Graduating between December 2008 and August 2009? Attending this essential meeting will prepare you to find a job.
Powerpoint
Choose to use your Career Center Resources-- Tuesday September 9
M&M, Room:U115, Time: 6:00 PM
Find out how your Career Center resources can help you find your dream job, co-op, or internship.
Powerpoint
Extreme Makeover - Resume Edition-- Wednesday September 10
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Tips on what companies look for and how to make your skills stand out.
Powerpoint
Extreme Makeover - Resume Facelift-- September 10-11
Memorial Union Building, Room:Commons area, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Quick resume review
Extreme Makeover - Resume Facelift-- September 15-16
Memorial Union Building, Room:Commons area, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Quick resume review
Extreme Makeover - Resume ReNew-- September 17-19
Career Center, Room:, Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get your resume reviewed and renewed during a more in-depth meeting at the Career Center. Schedule your appointment online at www.career.mtu.edu
Interview Idol-- Wednesday September 17
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn what to expect and how to prepare for that all important interview.
Powerpoint
Interview Skills Week-- September 22-26
Career Center, Room:, Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Practice interviewing and get vital feedback to strengthen your interview skills. Schedule your appointment online at www.career.mtu.edu
Benefits of a Co-op/Internship-- Tuesday September 23
Dow, Room:641, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn more about the benefits of a co-op/internship experience.
Powerpoint
Landing That Dream Job-- Tuesday September 30
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Develop job search skills to help you stand out in today's competitive job market.
Powerpoint
Career Day-- Tuesday October 7
Student Development Complex, Room:, Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Career Day
Negotiating Your Future Offers-- Wednesday October 15
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn what to expect during a plant trip. Plus, an overview of benefits.
Powerpoint
Career Services Spring 2008 Events

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Job Search with eRecruiting--Tuesday January 15
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Overview of the eRecruiting software system that helps both students and employers manage resumes, job postings, and on campus interviewing.
Powerpoint
MUB Resume Blitz--Wednesday January 23-24
Memorial Union Building (MUB), Room:Commons Area, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop in at the Memorial Union Building Commons area between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for a quick resume review.
MUB Resume Blitz--Monday January 28-29
Memorial Union Building (MUB), Room:Commons Area, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop in at the Memorial Union Building Commons area between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for a quick resume review.
Resume Critiques--Wednesday January 30-1
Harold Meese Center, Room:Career Center, Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get your resume critiqued before the Winter Job Fair. Schedule your appointment online at www.career.mtu.edu or visit the Career Center.
Interviewing Success--Wednesday January 30
DOW, Room:641, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn what to expect at an interview and how to answer tough questions.
Mock Interview Week--Monday February 11-15
Harold Meese Center, Room:Career Center, Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Practice interviewing and get vital feedback to strengthen your interview skills. Schedule your appointment online at www.career.mtu.edu or visit the Career Center.
Winter Job Fair--Tuesday February 19
Student Development Complex (SDC), Room:, Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
See a listing of registered companies on our homepage.
Career Services Fall 2007 Events

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Senior Meeting--Wednesday September 5
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Graduating between December 2007 and August 2008? Attending this essential meeting will prepare you to find a job.
Powerpoint
Resume Writing Tips--Tuesday September 11
Dow, Room:641, Time: 6:00 PM
Tips on what companies look for and how to make your skills stand out.
Powerpoint
MUB Resume Blitz--Wednesday September 12-13
Memorial Union Building, Room:Commons Area, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by for a quick resume review.
MUB Resume Blitz--Monday September 17-18
Memorial Union Building, Room:Commons Area, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by for a quick resume review.
Co-op Seminar--Tuesday September 18
DOW, Room:641, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn more about the benefits of co-oping.
Powerpoint
Resume Critiques--Wednesday September 19-21
Harold Meese Center, Room:, Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get your resume critiqued before Career Day.
Interviewing Success--Wednesday September 19
Fisher, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn what to expect at an interview.
Powerpoint
Mock Interview Week--Monday September 24-28
Harold Meese Center, Room:, Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Practice interviewing and get vital feedback to strengthen your interview skills. Visit the Career Center with your resume to set up an appointment.
Job Search Strategies--Wednesday September 26
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Develop job search skills to help you stand out in today's competitive job market.
Powerpoint
Career Day--Tuesday October 2
Student Development Complex, Room:, Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Michigan Tech's annual Career Day
Plant Trip / Benefits--Wednesday October 17
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Information on what to expect during a plant trip and an overview of benefits
Powerpoint
Business & Dinner Etiquette Dinner--Wednesday October 24
Memorial Union Building, Room:Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Dine in a professional setting and gain tips and advice on dinner etiquette. Tickets are available at the MUB and the Career Center
Career Services 2007 Winter Events
Job Search with eRecruiting--Wednesday January 17
Dow, Room:641, Time: 6:00 PM
Overview of the eRecruiting software system that helps both students and employers manage resumes, job postings, and on campus interviewing.
Powerpoint
MUB Resume Blitz--Tuesday January 23-24
Memorial Union Building, Room:Commons Area, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by for a quick resume review.
Resume Critique Week--Monday January 29-2
Harold Meese Center, Room:, Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get your resume critiqued before Winter Job Fair.
Interviewing Success--Wednesday January 31
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn what to expect at an interview and how to answer tough questions.
Powerpoint
Mock Interview Week--Monday February 12-16
Harold Meese Center, Room:, Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Practice interviewing and get vital feedback to strengthen your interview skills. Visit the Career Center to schedule an appointment.
Corporate Connections--Monday February 19
Fisher Hall, Room:135, Time: 6:00 PM
An open panel discussion with company representatives. Ask questions, get advice, and learn about what companies look for in students.
Winter Job Fair--Tuesday February 20
Student Development Complex, Room:, Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Career Services 2006 Fall Events
Senior Meeting--Thursday September 7
Fisher Hall, Room: 135, Time: 6:00 PM
Graduating between December 2006 and August 2007? Attending this essential meeting will prepare you to find a job.
Powerpoint
Resume Writing Tips--Wednesday September 13
Fisher Hall, Room: 135, Time: 6:00 PM
Tips on what companies look for and how to make your skills stand out.
PDF
MUB Resume Blitz--Wednesday September 13-14
Memorial Union Building, Room: Commons Area, Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by for a quick resume review.
Resume Critique Week--Monday September 18-22
Harold Meese Center, Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get your resume critiqued before Winter Job Fair.
Interviewing Success--Tuesday September 19
Dow, Room: 641, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn what to expect at an interview.
Powerpoint
Co-op Seminar--Wednesday September 20
Fisher Hall, Room: 135, Time: 6:00 PM
Learn more about the benefits of co-oping.
Powerpoint
Mock Interview Week--Monday September 25-29
Harold Meese Center, Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Practice interviewing and get vital feedback to strengthen your interview skills. Visit the Career Center with your resume to set up an appointment.
Job Search Strategies--Wednesday September 27
Fisher Hall, Room: 135, Time: 6:00 PM
Develop job search skills to help you stand out in today's competitive job market.
Powerpoint
Career Day--Tuesday October 3
Student Development Complex, Room: Varsity Gym, Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Michigan Tech's annual Career Day
Plant Trip--Wednesday October 25
Fisher Hall, Room: 135, Time: 4:00 PM
Information on what to expect during a plant trip
Powerpoint
Benefits--Wednesday October 25
Fisher Hall, Room: 135, Time: 6:00 PM
An overview of benefits
Powerpoint
Business & Dinner Etiquette Dinner--Wednesday November 1
Memorial Union Building, Room: Ballroom A, Time: 6:00 PM
Dine in a professional setting and gain tips and advice on dinner etiquette. Tickets are available at the Career Center
PDF
Resume Writing Tips--Monday September 11
Dow, Room: 641, Time: 6:00 PM
Tips on what companies look for and how to make your skills stand out.