Graduate Students
Whether you are pursuing a master's or doctoral degree, whether you want to work in industry or academia, we can help you prepare for your engineering career.
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- Career Preparation Timelines—Start planning your path from your first year in your degree program! Find out what you need to do and when you need to do it to stay on track.
- Résumés and More: Job Search Basics—Learn how to write effective résumés, CVs, cover letters, and more.
- Engineering Career Envoys—Talk to your peers about their engineering internship and co-op experiences and get advice for your own job search.
Find Career Opportunities
- Job Search Resources—From Nittany Lion Careers to job search aggregators, there are a lot of places to look for engineering positions!
- Internships—Short-term engineering work experiences help prepare you for the "real world". Learn about internship options for engineering students.
- Dress for Success—Find out how to put your best foot forward with professional work attire.
- Career Events—Want to connect with employers? Learn about companies? Find events that work for your interests.
- Networking—Learn how to present yourself professionally when you're interacting with recruiters, hiring managers, and other professionals.
- Job Offers and Next Steps—Got an offer? Considering multiple offers? Learn about next steps in securing a job.
Post-Degree Options
- Graduate and Professional Programs—Maybe you are considering completing another graduate or professional program—such as business school or medical school—rather than getting a full-time job immediately after finishing your degree. Learn about options you could consider.