Increase Visibility and Maximize Success On Campus
Integrated Branding/Career Development Initiative
Increase Your Organization's Branding Via Media Projects Produced In Our New Media Studio:
The Lear Center along with the entire MSU Career Services network has a leading edge within the career services field with its Union Pacific Media Studio. The fully-staffed, state-of-the art studio (housed within the Lear Career Center) has perfected the means to partner with organizations to increase their branding visibility while also delivering career service-related information to students in a bold, dynamic, and quick delivery strategy. For more information about getting involved in this endeavor, please contact Geoff Humphrys at humphry1@msu.edu or Vern Mason at masonl@msu.edu or call 517/432-0830.
Broad Freshman Program
The Broad Freshman Program is a one year residential program to integrate the living and learning aspects of college for participating incoming freshman in the College of Business. In addition to the residential experience, housed in Shaw Hall, the program includes a wide array of professional developmental opportunities. A required component of the program is a career course/seminar taught by Lear Center team members. This course/seminar incorporates many corporate representatives into its syllabus. The overall mission of the program is to attract and prepare students for the challenges of leadership and management in a business environment. Employers may wish to offer donations for various programming events and activities, in addition to facilitating site visits for the group or special presentations. For more information on getting involved in the Broad Freshman Program, contact Pepa Carlson at carlson@bus.msu.edu or 517/432-0830.
Project Green
Project Green is the ongoing community service effort sponsored by the MSU Career Services Network. The mission is a collaboration of efforts of students and business representatives in order to make a difference in the surrounding community. Project Green started in 2001 as a single event open only to business students. The endeavor has since expanded to multiple events distributed throughout the academic year which are open to all MSU students. For more information on getting involved in Project Green, contact Erin Crouch at crouche1@msu.edu or 517/432-0830.
Assist With Mock Interviews
Each semester, the Lear Center 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. For more information on getting involved with Mock Interviews, contact Kylie Brooks at brooksk@bus.msu.edu or 517/432-0830.
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.
Conduct Special Topic Presentations
Students are very interested in learning about various aspects of the business field. Employers can serve as presenters on special career-related topics in the field such as business ethics, job survival, organizational culture, etc.
Conduct Company Presentations
Many organizations plan a pre-night before the interview day. 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-night presentation can be scheduled along with the on-campus interview date.
Conduct Customized Presentations To Student Organizations
Employers can reach the population that they are attempting to recruit by making a presentation during one of the student organization meetings. It also provides an opportunity to share insight into the field and network with the student membership.
Sponsor An "Invitation-Only" Corporate/Student Event In The Place @ The Lear Center
the PLACE is a "coffee-shop like" area within the Lear Center that is used by students as a study space, group meeting area, and rest/lounge area. In addition, it is used by the Business Communication Center during the academic year. This space can also be reserved (for a nominal fee) for weekday evening events sponsored by employers for special "invitation-only" events for students.
Participate In Leadership Training
Each August, the Lear Center conducts leadership training for the student organization executive members. This group consists of The Eli Broad College of Business student organizations in addition to business-related student organizations. Employers are encouraged to participate in a leadership role in various facets of the training.
Career Services Network Spring Break Corporate Tour
The purpose of the spring break corporate tour is to physically expose freshman and sophomore students to corporate America. This provides an opportunity for students to learn about various companies and their culture, tour their facilities, network with professionals, as well as strengthen their professional etiquette and development. Currently, this program is available to freshman and sophomore students in the colleges of business and engineering on an application-basis.
Participate In The Freshman Seminar
Each Fall, several sections of the Freshman Seminar are offered as an optional course for Freshmen. The focus of the course is on academic and career decision-making. Each section consists of approximately 25 students. Employers are encouraged to participate in a leadership role in the Freshman Seminar.
Conduct Class Presentations
Employers can present on various topics in an actual class-providing the 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.
Connect With Business Faculty
Employers can provide case studies from their organization for courses. Faculty can also assist with conducting research or special projects for the organizations.
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" experiences. Interns can also serve as on-campus ambassadors to promote the organization when they return to school.