Alumni

The Career Services Network and the Alumni Office provide a number of career development services for Michigan State alumni. Whether you are looking for some career guidance or trying to hire the next generation of Spartans, take a look below to find out how to get connected.

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Recent Graduates (0-2 years post-graduation)

Recent graduates can still utilize many of our services, including: 

  • One-on-one advising appointments with general and discipline-specific career advisors
  • 25+ career fairs every academic year
  • Handshake, more than 60,000 job postings are posted for MSU students and recent graduates each year. Use a search agent to receive alerts for new employment opportunities that match your specific interests. Follow employers of interest to be updated on their events and job postings.
  • CareerShift, job postings and employer contact database for MSU alumni
  • Data on Career Outcomes for Spartans, published annually 
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Experienced Professionals (2+ years post-graduation)

Experienced alumni (more than two years post-graduation) can:

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Get Connected

There are many ways to get connected to current students and alumni for mentorship, employment opportunities, and support:

  • Post a job or internship on Handshake, our career management platform for current students and recent graduates
  • Join CareerShift, a job postings and employer contact database for MSU alumni
  • Contact our employer relations team to learn about MSU recruiting opportunities including career fairs and interviews
  • Connect with a college career advisor to discuss opportunities to engage with students in specific MSU departments

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26%

Bachelor's degree graduates continue education.

 

70%

Undergraduate students complete an internship.

 

93%

Bachelor's degree graduates work or continue education.

*Data Source: Post-graduation outcomes and experiences of bachelor’s degree recipients (2019-2023).

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