Job Search

Employers take risks when hiring students. Processes are in place to prevent them from making a bad hiring decision. In the job search, your goal is to let the employer know that you are the solution to their hiring problem.

Networking

Ask family, friends, and fellow students. A huge percentage of people get jobs through personal connections.
Join the NMU Cyber LinkedIn group to connect with the alumni network. Jobs are posted here occasionally.
Speak with NMU Career Services to find out about the help they give.

Job Postings

Use these resources to find jobs.

Sign up to the NMU Cyber Jobs email list
MI Talent: It is free for companies in Michigan to post here, so many do.
CISSA NICCS Job List: Focuses on government jobs
Indeed: Big and popular
ZipRecruiter: Big and popular
Monster: Big and popular
ManPower Marquette: They are a head-hunting agency. They get paid when they match an employer with an employee. You meet with them and discuss career goals. When they find a match, they ask if you want to apply.
NMU's Handshake: All on-campus jobs are posted here. Employers coming to career fairs also post here.

Common NMU on-campus jobs

Help Desk
- Many people launch careers with help desk work.
- Help desk experience shows that you can work with customers.
- Every cybersecurity job is a customer service job.
Education Access Support
- NMU supports a regional, high-speed cell network.
Telecom
- They support networks for NMU's campus and regional school districts.
Institutional Effectiveness
- They focus on data science and reporting.
Cyber Camp Counselor
- You could teach content and help with camp logistics.

Career fairs

Shaking hands with a recruiter at a job fair is your first interview.
Do your homework before career fairs. Prepare good questions for recruiters.
Often, companies might be hiring for several positions not listed on career fair websites. Recruiters might tell you about upcoming positions they will be looking to fill.
Dress professionally.
Bring copies of your resume.