2016 MSOE Career Services Dept Guide

x Students are selected for interviews based on criteria provided by the employer. x Based on that criteria, the Career Services Department will notify all qualified students of the interview opportunity via email through Handshake (approximately three weeks prior to the interview date). x Students are directed to view the job description on the MSOE Handshake job site to determine if the position is one they would be interested in. x Notified students who are interested in the opportunity must follow the instructions on how to apply. Also take note of the application deadline! x The Career Services Department submits all names of the interested candidates to the employer. The employer receives the applications from Handshake and then selects the candidates to be interviewed. x Interview schedules are made from the roster of selected students (approximately one week prior to the interview date). x Students are notified of their selection or non-selection via email and/or Handshake notification (approximately one week prior to the interview date). x If selected to interview, please follow the Handshake email instructions to select an interview time slot. There will be a deadline for selecting an interview time slot! NOTE: x Check email messages daily, including your Junk and Clutter folders. x Keep Handshake resume up-to-date (contact info, academic status, availability, etc.). x No shows or late cancellations will result in loss of on-campus interview privileges! What criteria do employers use? x Degree and major. x Specialties and subjects taken within the major that suggest competency in an area important to the employer. x GPA. x Relevant experience – usually through internships, previous employment or projects you have completed. x Matching your interests with the company’s business, product or service. Interests should be listed in your Objective. Examples: sales and marketing, software design, digital electronics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, and network management. x Well roundedness – strong academically and involved in campus and/or community activities. x Geographic location – willingness to relocate or permanent home city and state.

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