INITIATE

Freshmen:

• Schedule an appointment with an Engineering Career Center counselor
• Create your eCONNECTION profile/account
• Learn about student organizations
• Attend the engineering student organization fair held in the fall semester
• Create a resume
• University Career Services (UCS) – Cougar Pathway; take an assessment test

INFLUENCE

Sophomore:

• Schedule an appointment with an Engineering Career Counselor
• Continue using eCONNECTION
• Join a professional student organization
• Create a LinkedIn account
• Research companies that hire your major
• Attend a career center workshop
• Attend industry information sessions
• Attend a career fair
• Start thinking about leadership and volunteer opportunities
• Continue to build your resume
• Career panel workshop
• University Career Services (UCS)

INTEGRATE

Junior:

• Schedule an appointment with an Engineering Career Counselor
• Continue using eCONNECTION
• Create your elevator pitch
• Attend networking events
• Run for officer positions within your organization(s)
• Participate in mock interviews/resume reviews
• Create your cover letter
• Find an internship/job
• University Career Services (UCS)

INNOVATE

Senior:

• Schedule an appointment with an Engineering Career Counselor
• Continue using eCONNECTION
• Acquire references and recommendations
• Attend the following workshops:
  • Financial Matters/Benefits
  • First Day on the Job
  • Job Offer and Negotiating Tips
• University Career Services (UCS)
• Find a job!

Graduate Students:

• Resume vs. CV
• Grad School Resources:
  • MBA
  • Engineering
  • Research
• University Career Services (UCS)

International Students:

• ISSSO
• Attend the following workshops:
  • OPT Orientation
  • International Student Info
• Resume/Cover letter/CV
• Resources – Grammar/Spelling Links
• University Career Services (UCS)