Montana State University will hold its “Almost” Spring Career Fair beginning February 23, offering students opportunities to meet with employers and explore job or internship options. The event, organized by MSU Career Services, will be hosted in the Strand Union Building ballrooms on campus. Approximately 185 employers from the Gallatin Valley and across the United States are expected to attend.
The career fair is open to all MSU students as well as faculty and staff. This year’s event features a new two-day format. During last fall’s fair, 345 students participated in job interviews.
Elizabeth Feary, director of MSU Career Services, said, “Whether you’re a second-semester freshman or a graduating senior, career fairs provide a unique opportunity to connect directly with recruiters who have intentionally chosen Montana State for their hiring needs. These employers recognize the value of Bobcat talent. It’s up to each student to take advantage of the moment — ask questions, shake hands, build connections and discover the internship or job that’s right for them.”
In preparation for the fair, attendees can receive resume reviews from career coaches and select free professional clothing at the Bobcat Career Closet on campus. Students may also register for the fair and review participating employers through Handshake. More details are available on the Division of Student Success website.
A series of preparatory events will take place before and during the fair:
– On February 10, students can attend a hospitality industry spotlight session in Norm Asbjornson Hall and participate in a drop-in resume review.
– Additional resume workshops (“Career Power Hour”) are scheduled throughout February.
– On February 18, students can access mock interviews and employer research resources at SUB Ballroom A.
– Networking sessions are planned for agriculture, natural sciences, business, engineering and veterans.
– Interviews with employers will occur on February 26.
Montana State University serves over 17,000 students with more than 250 undergraduate programs and 115 graduate programs (https://www.montana.edu/about/#outside2). The university combines education, research and community engagement as Montana’s land-grant institution (https://www.montana.edu/strategicplan/mission.html). It supports NCAA sports teams under its Bobcat mascot (https://www.montana.edu/msulife/index.html) and provides facilities such as research labs and residence halls close to outdoor areas like Yellowstone National Park (https://www.montana.edu/msulife/index.html).
MSU draws both local and out-of-state students while encouraging participation in campus traditions and community-building activities (https://www.montana.edu/about/#outside2;https://www.montana.edu/msulife/index.html).