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The Virtual Biology Career Fair is an opportunity for companies and organizations to discuss Biology jobs, internships and careers with students. This also includes sustainable energy, government environmental/health, healthcare technicians, managing scientific data, natural resources, ecotourism, etc. There is no cost for employers, students and alumni to attend this event. 

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Join us for the third annual Engineering Technology & Manufacturing Career Fair. This concentrated recruiting event is geared specifically towards students choosing engineering technology, manufacturing and other related majors. This Fair will allow you to visit with students and alumni who are seriously considering the challenging careers related to these fields. 

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Get your FREE professional headshot - appointments available every Friday!

Please set up your 15-minute appointment at least 24 hours before the event in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments

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This year marks the 58th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair! This is an opportunity for employers to share information about a wide range of career possibilities with NMU students and alumni. Employers are also welcome to recruit for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and summer employment. There is no cost for students or alumni to attend this fair.  Remember to dress for success and have your resume ready!

Win a prize! Students/Alumni who register and check in to the fair will be placed into a drawing for one of ten $25 gift cards. The winners will be notified the day after the fair. 

There will be an opportunity to get a professional headshot taken at the fair! 

Click here for information on preparing for job fairs.  Please contact NMU Career Services if you have any questions. 

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An interactive game where you and a team of 2-3 players control the budget to get the best Net Worth, Credit Score, and Quality of Life. The most fun way to learn to budget and win prizes in a lighthearted competition.

REGISTER ON THE HUB!

$25 gift cards for each player of the top 3 teams.

DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR LAPTOP

Career Services

Get your FREE professional headshot - appointments available every Friday!
Please set up your 15-minute appointment at least 24 hours before the event in Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments

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Keep up with Career Services on social media:

Instagram: @nmucareerservices

TikTok: @nmucareers

Facebook: @CareerServicesNMU

Pinterest: @NMUCareerServic

Spotify: nmucareerservices

LinkedIn: @NorthernMichiganUniversityCareerServices

YouTube: NMUCareers

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The Healthcare Career Fair provides an excellent opportunity for you to discuss full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and summer employment with healthcare employers. Types of positions represented include Care Aides, Nurses, Medical Technicians, Social Workers, Phlebotomists, and more! 

There is no cost for students or alumni to attend this fair.  Remember to dress for success and have your resume ready!

Win a prize!  Students/alumni who register in Handshake and also check in at the job fair will be placed into a drawing.  Ten winners will be selected and notified the day after the fair. 

Click here for information on preparing for in-person fairs.  

Career Services

The Healthcare Career Fair provides an excellent opportunity for you to discuss full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and summer employment with healthcare employers. Types of positions represented include Care Aides, Nurses, Medical Technicians, Social Workers, Phlebotomists, and more! 

There is no cost for students or alumni to attend this fair.  Remember to dress for success and have your resume ready!

Win a prize!  Students/alumni who register in Handshake and also check in at the job fair will be placed into a drawing.  Ten winners will be selected and notified the day after the fair. 

Click here for information on preparing for virtual fairs. 

Career Services

Job Postings in Handshake

Log in through MyNMU (click on Handshake)

Click here for FAQs

Learn how to spot job scams and to keep yourself safe

Resumes

Upload your resume into Handshake to automatically populate your profile.

Tips on creating and editing your resume. Remember to keep your resume current. 

Free resume printing (up to 10 copies) on resume paper – stop in (3302.3 C.B. Hedgcock) or email your resume and preferred pick-up time to  careers@nmu.edu. 

Appointments

Get your resume/cover letter reviewed, help with interviews, CliftonStrengths assessment and more - request an appointment in Handshake, call us at (906) 227-2800 or chat with us.

Upcoming Semester Job Fairs

Healthcare Career Fair – Monday, September 15, 9 a.m.-12 noon (virtual), 1-4 p.m. (Northern Center)

Construction Management Career Fair – Thursday, September 18, 1-4 p.m. (Jacobetti Complex) 

Fall Semester Job Fair -Wednesday, October 29, 1-4 p.m. (Northern Center) 

Employer Visits

Employers often come to campus or host virtual information sessions, information tables, and interviews. See virtual events in Handshake (Events > Medium: Virtual) and in-person events here.

Career Resources

Our website lists a variety of career resources.