The Career Services department is available to all students and graduates. Services include providing job leads, assisting with résumés, and providing interview guidance for local jobs while students are in school and career jobs upon graduation.
Although our Career Advisors have been successful in assisting students to find jobs, no guarantee of local or graduate employment is made or implied. Because the Career Services department uses occupational contacts from all over the country, graduates seeking career assistance may need to relocate in order to take advantage of employment opportunities. It is important to understand that a large percentage of employment opportunities are not near the campus and surrounding metropolitan areas. Therefore, graduates should be willing and able to relocate to maximize their employment potential. For some fields, traveling positions are prevalent.
MIAT maintains an employment assistance service that is dedicated to developing the careers of its graduates. It also provides employment assistance for current students. While there is no guarantee of employment or a minimum starting salary and no one is authorized by the school to make such guarantees, MIAT provides resources for a successful job search campaign for graduates.
Local Employment Assistance
MIAT students who desire assistance finding local employment should visit the Career Services department at their campus. A list of job openings in the local area is developed and maintained at each campus. MIAT staff members are available to meet with students one-on-one to provide leads and help them find jobs to cover living expenses while they attend school. To get the most from the services provided by the Career Services Department, students should work closely with their Career Advisors.
Students are encouraged to contact the Career Services Department regularly to pick up new leads until they are hired.
Ongoing Career Assistance
MIAT places great emphasis on assisting graduates in beginning meaningful careers. While employment cannot be guaranteed, services are available to graduates and alumni through the UTI National Job Database or by contacting the Career Services office at the campus.
Career Development
Through the Career Development class, MIAT helps students strengthen career skills stressed in technical training. This class is designed to enhance the job search and application skills of each student. Students become more familiar with services available through MIAT’s Career Services department, including:
- Locating Tuition Reimbursement Incentive Program (TRIP) employers
- Providing information on nationwide dealer employment opportunities
- Maintaining up-to-date job listings
- Contacting students by phone, text and email after graduation to offer continued job search assistance, allowing us also to verify their employment
- Assisting students to produce professional résumés
- Providing tips on interview techniques
Your Responsibilities
To get the most from the services provided by MIAT’s Career Services department, you and your Career Advisor must work together as partners. Here’s what you can do to build a successful partnership:
- Fill out your résumé paperwork and submit it to the Career Services department as soon as possible.
- Make the best use of campus career fairs by engaging with many different employers to find out about their opportunities.
- If you don’t have definite career plans, visit the Career Services department often to check on employment opportunities as you get close to graduation.
- Provide your advisor with your relocation preferences prior to graduation so they can assist you in identifying job opportunities in these areas.
- Contact interested employers to set up interviews. Make follow-up calls to all potential employers with whom you have interviewed or sent résumés.
- After graduation, stay in touch with your Graduate Career Advisor for job leads and assistance in your job search. It is also important to keep your contact information updated so the school can stay in touch with you as well.
Industry Expectations
To qualify for the best opportunities the industry has to offer, it’s important for you to do the following:
- Maintain a valid driver’s license
- Maintain a good driving record with very few (if any) moving violations
- Maintain a good school attendance record
- Display a positive attitude
- Prepare for every interview by researching the company and knowing the job description
- Remain drug free
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Demonstrate strong fundamental technical skills
Interview Opportunities
The MIAT Career Services staff works with employers and students to develop on-campus interview opportunities. These on-campus interviews are great opportunities for students to get interview experience and potential job offers before graduation. Every effort is made to assist graduates in finding employment in their preferred geographical area. However, it may be necessary to relocate to areas where career opportunities are more abundant.