SVSU Career Services

✨ Work on Campus Wednesday ✨
📄 How to Build a Strong Student Job Resume

Your resume doesn’t need to be long—it just needs to be strong. Aim for one page that clearly highlights your skills, experiences, and potential.

Here’s what to focus on:

📌 Transferable Skills
Highlight skills you’ve built through classes, part-time jobs, clubs, or everyday responsibilities—like communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving.

🎓 Education
Include your degree, major, expected graduation date, and any relevant coursework, honors, or certifications.

🤝 Volunteer Experience
Even unpaid experience counts! Add community service, campus involvement, or leadership roles to show initiative and commitment.

📚 Class Projects
Don’t overlook your coursework—group projects, presentations, and research assignments can demonstrate real-world skills employers value.

📎 Reminder: All on-campus positions will require a resume, cover letter, and your class schedule to apply! Don’t wait—get prepared early! Schedule an appointment with Career Services to get started!

A strong student resume is less about what you’ve done—and more about what you’ve learned and what you can do next.

Opportunity Alert for Mechanical Engineering Students!

Hemlock Semiconductor is seeking a Mechanical Engineering student for a year-round Manufacturing Engineering Co-op position!

In this role, you'll work alongside engineers and skilled professionals, gaining hands-on experience while helping test and implement a manufacturing ex*****on system.

Why consider a co-op?
✔ Gain real-world engineering experience
✔ Apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting
✔ Build valuable industry connections
✔ Strengthen your resume before graduation
✔ Stand out to future employers

Co-ops like this provide the kind of practical experience employers look for and can help set you apart when it's time to launch your career.

Interested? Apply today: https://careers.hscpoly.com

Nexteer Automotive is hiring a Prototype Operations Co-Op

This position is for on-site support in a team that manages pre-production manufacturing of systems for future vehicle launches. This position allows for a mix of hands on and office work. Exposure to part ordering & tracking, logistics, warehouse management, finance & budgeting, manufacturing and interfacing with various IT systems should be expected. Additionally, collecting and processing test data with guidance from our engineering team to assist with the product development is a technical opportunity. This position offers flexible work scheduling to accommodate school requirements.

If you are a Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or IT student - Apply today!
https://jobs.nexteer.com/job/Saginaw-Nexteer-Prototype-Operations-Co-Op-%282026%29-MI/1397219400/

This month, we celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can explore their career goals, develop professionally, and pursue opportunities with confidence and authenticity.

Happy Pride Month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

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One of our amazing employer partners Saginaw Control And Engineering

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✨ Work on Campus Wednesday ✨

On-campus jobs do more than just fit your schedule—they help you build the skills employers are looking for after graduation!

Here are a few top skills you’ll develop through on-campus employment:

✔️ Reliability
✔️ Communication
✔️ Customer Service
✔️ Time Management
✔️ Professionalism & Work Ethic
✔️ Digital Literacy (email, scheduling systems, Microsoft products, etc...)

These experiences not only support your success while in school, but also help strengthen your resume and prepare you for future careers.

📍 Interested in working on campus? Keep an eye on new postings and get ready—opportunities open soon! On campus student positions will only be posted on Workday!

Kevin Finley ('17) received his Bachelor's of Professional Accountancy and is now a Hydrocarbons & Energy Cost Team Leader at Dow.

While on campus, Kevin was a Roberts Fellow, Chapter President, and VP of Finance for SVSU Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, VP of Finance for the Organization of Black Unity, and VP of Administration for the National Residence Hall Honorary SVSU Chapter. Kevin also worked as an RA and in the Institutional Research office at SVSU, as well as completing an accounting internship at Dow.

Kevin worked with the SVSU Career Services office while on campus, which helped connect him with resources and opportunities to pursue internships and, now, his career.