
Career and Life Design for Students
Your Career Starts Here — Let’s Design It Together!
The Career and Life Design team in the School of Engineering and Computer Science is here to help you unlock professional opportunities and gain real-world experience. We offer personalized career consultations, hands-on recruitment events and a wide range of tools and resources to support your goals. SECS students and alumni land internships and full-time employment in such industries as automotive, energy, defense, healthcare, technology, aerospace and more.
Ready to take the next step? Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with us through Handshake — we can’t wait to support your journey!
The SECS Career and Life Design team provide a variety of services, including:
- Career Guidance
- Employer Connections
- Resume and Cover Letter Reviews
- Mock Interviews
- Job Search Strategies
- Informational Interview Guidance
- Career Fair Prep
- Networking and Social Media Tips
- Workshops
- On-Campus Recruiting and Interviewing
Connect with us on social media!
Follow SECS Career and Life Design on Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on events, read about success stories and get career advice along with inspirational tips.
Looking for career related resources? Check out the SECS Career and Life Design Career Community on Handshake
Staff Contact Information
School of Engineering and Computer Science Career and Life Design
Engineering Center
Rooms 257, 259, 263
Students can schedule in-person or virtual appointments through Handshake.
You can kick off your job search on Handshake — one of the leading platforms for college recruiting nationwide. Handshake connects you with thousands of opportunities tailored specifically for students and recent graduates. This includes on-campus jobs, internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Whether you are just beginning to explore career options or actively applying, Handshake makes it easy to discover employers who are looking for talent like yours.
As a student in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, you have access to a variety of exciting career events happening both across campus and right inside the Engineering Center! From high-energy career fairs and employer meet-and-greets to focused info sessions, networking mixers and career prep workshops, these events are designed to connect you with real opportunities and the people who can help you get there.
Want to stay in the loop? Be sure to check out the Events tab in Handshake and read our Career and Life Design newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Monday — it’s your weekly guide to what’s happening and how to make the most of it!
School of Engineering and Computer Science
115 Library Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4479
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Dean's Office (248) 370-2217
Academic Advising (248) 370-2201
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