Career Expo Ready: STEM Edition

Overview:

Career Expo is coming up! Get ready with a prep session designed specifically for engineering and STEM students looking for internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities.

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: McCain 190

Join the MSU Career Center and Bagley College of Engineering Office of Student, Faculty, and Staff Professional Development for an interactive session focused on helping you prepare for the Career Expo with a plan. We’ll walk through how to find and research employers in Connections, prepare for conversations with recruiters, and connect your classes, projects, skills, and experiences to the opportunities you’re interested in.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to use Connections to find and research Career Expo employers

• How to narrow down which employers and opportunities fit your interests

• What to expect when you arrive at the Career Expo

• How to talk about your technical skills, coursework, projects, and experiences with recruiters

• How to prepare an introduction that can be tailored to different employers

What to Bring:

• Bring a laptop or other device if possible so you can follow along in Connections during the session.

How to Prepare:

• Set up your account on Connections
• Review the Career Fair Prep page on our website
• Consult the Career Center Handbook

Whether this is your first Career Expo or you’ve attended before, come ready to ask questions and leave with a clearer game plan for making the most of the Expo.