CAREER RESOURCES

Please use this page to enhance your search for a career development opportunity.  This page will hold documents to help you prepare for interviews and networking and links to websites to assist you in finding the right opportunity for you. 

 

DOCUMENTS:

General Info about our Programs:

Gateway to the Future: What Employers Want You to Know About Engineering Co-op

This tri-fold brochure describes the Co-op Program from the employers perspective. 

Comparison of ALL programs

View this one page program that breaks down the requirements and benefits of all 4 programs.

Walter P. Murphy Cooperative Engineering Education Program

This 2 page document outlines the traditional schedule, the basic requirements for the program and everything you need to know at a quick glance.

Professional Engineering Internship Program

This 1 page document breifly describes the Professional Engineering Internship Program. 

Engineering Projects in Service Learning

A 1 page document on Engineering Projects in Service Learning.

Undergraduate Engineering Research Experience

A 1 page document on Undergraduate Engineering Research Experience.

Business Enterprise Certificate for Engineering Students

This is a document describing the BEC or Business Enterprise Certificate for Engineering Students.

 

Helpful Documents for your Career Search:

Dress For Success - Female

Dress For Success - Male

Common Interview Questions

Degree Plan - Undergraduate

Degree Plan - Graduate

LINKS:

Please find below a list of links to help you on your job search

Northwestern's University Career Services Office

University Career Services (UCS) handles Internship and Full Time employment opportunities.  Although they do not specialize in Co-op you may find a company you would like to work with through their office.  You also may find many of their workshops and events helpful in your career development process.  Please check this page often for these events.  Additionally, note the 1-on-1 time they offer on a daily walk in basis both in the main library as well as their offices located at 620 Lincoln, a few blocks north of the Ford and Tech buildings. 

Wall Street Journal's Career Pages

Glassdoor

The Riley Guide

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Indeed
Search job sites, newspapers, associations and company career pages.

IEEE
The world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology.

Vault
Vault brings its award-winning insider career information right to your inbox.

Wetfeet

Kappa Theta Epsilon (KTE)

Kappa Theta Epsilon is the Cooperative Engineering Education Honor Society.  If Co-op is in your future, please visit this website to find out what KTE is doing and how you can become involved.  KTE membership requires a 3.5GPA and 1 successful completion of a Co-op or internship quarter while still involved with MCD. 

McCormick Office of Corporate Relations (MOCR)

 The McCormick Office of Corporate Relations (MOCR) works to connect industry with the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Our services include:

    * Creating research partnerships leading to meaningful interactions between industry and Northwestern
    * Facilitating access to state-of-the-art research and testing equipment and faculty expertise
    * Providing customized access for recruiting undergraduate and graduate students
    * Connecting industries to one another as well