Employer Services

The most effective strategy for recruiting new employees varies by organization and by the specific school from which you are seeking candidates. We look forward to discussing with you your organization's particular needs and the best strategies for recruiting Ford School graduates and interns. Options for reaching Ford School students for internship and full-time job opportunities include the following services:

To discuss your organization's needs and the best strategies for reaching Ford School students, please contact the Graduate Career Services office at 734-615-9557.

Posting Job Openings at the Ford School

Job announcements for full-time positions and summer internships are made available to students through Ford School eRecruiting, a Web-based job posting system. To advertise a position on Ford School eRecruiting, email your posting to fordcareers@umich.edu or fax a copy of the job description to 734-615-9674.

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Reviewing the Ford School Resume Book

The Ford School makes available to employers electronic resume books for both the current graduating class and summer intern candidates. Students' career and policy interests are clearly indexed in both books. The Ford School resume books become available in November. To request a copy of one or both of the resume books, please contact us at fordcareers@umich.edu.

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Hosting Employer Presentations

A presentation at the Ford School provides the perfect forum for highlighting your organization and employment opportunities to an interested audience.

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Interviewing on Campus

Spend a day on campus interviewing students for full-time or internship opportunities within your organization. Scheduling your visit early ensures you the opportunity to receive resumes in advance of your visit.

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Participating in Programs or Workshops

Share your expertise with first- and second-year students by participating in one of the many programs or workshops sponsored by Graduate Career Services. Programs offer you the opportunity to highlight your organization's needs while assisting students in preparing for their future careers. Programs include general job search workshops such as interviewing skills or programs on particular policy career fields.

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Washington, D.C. Networking Forum

Each year during Winter semester the Ford School sponsors a networking forum in the nation's capital. The forum features career presentations and site visits to federal agencies and Washington-based organizations. To arrange for Ford School students to visit your organization on site, contact the Graduate Career Services office.

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Attending Campus-Wide Career Conferences

Ford School students also use the services of the University of Michigan centralized Career Center. To participate in one of the University's upcoming campus-wide job fairs, including the annual Multicultural Job Fair or International Career Pathways, contact the U-M Career Center office at 734-764-7460.

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