Career Development Modules

Getting Involved with the College of Engineering

• Gain an understanding of resources, events, and opportunities available through the College of Engineering
• Identify opportunities to get involved in student organizations or experiential learning that will help students meet educational and career goals
• Learn about strategies for staying engaged and connected with programming and events

Career and Major Exploration

• Research and analyze potential career paths and opportunities associated with specific academic majors or fields of study
• Utilize a variety of career assessment tools and resources to gain deeper insights into their personality, strengths, and interests
• Discover activities that span fields of interest and mediums, enabling a holistic view of potential passions

Resumes, CVs, and Cover Letters

• Understand the important components of an effective engineering resume or CV
• Format their resume/ CV appropriately so that information is conveyed clearly and concisely to employers
• Develop effective, result-oriented bullet points to market their experience and skills
• Implement strategies for tailoring their resume to specific jobs and industries

Networking

• Articulate the importance of networking with professionals in jobs, companies, and industries of interest
• Identify networking resources and methods for carefully crafting their networks to meet their career development needs
• Develop appropriate and thoughtful questions to ask during informational interviews and other networking opportunities

Steps for Job, Co-Op, and Internship Searching as an Engineer

• Identify their job values and motivations for work prior to applying to opportunities of interest
• Organize their search materials for creating ease, clarity, and structure during their search
• Explore and identify employment websites related to Engineering and their undergraduate major in preparation for their job, internship, or co-op search
• Effectively articulate their transferrable skillsets and experiences to potential employers at networking events and in elevator pitches

Interviewing

• Utilize appropriate etiquette and behavior during interviews, including introducing oneself, developing meaningful questions, and giving clear responses to questions
• Identify methods for approaching various interview mediums and types and interview question categories
• Effectively conduct company research to formulate thoughtful questions prior to an interview
• Plan for appropriate next steps, such as thank you notes and follow up, after the interview

Applying to Graduate or Professional School

• Recognize valid reasons to attend graduate school and research programs effectively
• Engage key contacts with program-specific questions related to curriculum, research opportunities, faculty expertise, and financial aid
• Familiarize themselves with the general components of graduate school applications
• Craft an effective personal statement to demonstrate motivation, fit, capacity, and vision

And more!