Engineering Pro Tips Recitation B Intro 1. Computer Science 6. Information Technology Median Base Salary: $70,000 Median Base Salary: $64,008 Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Web Developer Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Programmer Analyst, Technical Support, Systems Engineer 2. Electrical Engineering 7. Civil Engineering Median Base Salary: $68,438 Median Base Salary: $61,500 Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Electrical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Software Developer Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Field Engineer  3. Mechanical Engineering 8. Statistics Median Base Salary: $68,000 Median Base Salary: $60,000 Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Data Analyst, Statistician, Data Scientist  9. Nursing 4. Chemical Engineering Median Base Salary: $58,928 Median Base Salary: $65,000 Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Case Manager Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Engineer 10. Management Information Systems 5. Industrial Engineering Median Base Salary: $58,000 Median Base Salary: $64,381 Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Network Administrator, Help Desk Analyst,Business Analyst Popular Entry-Level Jobs: Industrial Engineer, Quality Engineer, Production Planner https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/50-highest-paying-college-majors/

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Types of Companies Public Government – city, state, federal Private Consultant – design, analysis, modeling Contractor – construction, manufacturing Research & development: products, software Managerial, sales Tech leaders/tech startup

Types of Jobs Internships, co-ops Teaching assistant EG 1003 Intro to Engineering & Design Other Tandon courses K-12 summer STEM programs Research assistant Undergraduate Summer Research 5 or 10 hours per week during semester

Resume Building Include examples that set you apart Keep it concise (ONE PAGE ) Focus on your Work ethic and being detail oriented Networking and professional societies Sections Heading, Objective, Education, Experience, Skills, Awards, Activities

Writing a Professional Email Opening Salutations - Dear Ms. Williams: Put your name in the subject Doe, Jane Application Your email should be firstname.lastname@nyu.edu Proofread Complete sentences with proper grammar Do not add email address until you proofread Closing Salutations - Thank you for your consideration, Attachment names Use your name: Doe, Jane Resume.pdf Link to change NYU email

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Undergrad vs. Graduate Undergraduate (Design) Create a meal from a recipe Masters (Analysis) Create a recipe for a meal Doctoral (Modeling) Create a meal

How to Find a Program US News and World Report Skewed by funding and test scores Talk to alumni Visit campuses Specialized interests

Things to Consider Do some research on the university Entrepreneurial opportunities? Student clubs and organizations? Course selection? Undergraduate research? Teaching assistants? Location is critical for job market

Applying Prepare for the SAT and ACT Take several practice exams Personal statement Activities Recommendation letters Early submission deadline

Financial Aid Submit test scores (4 free score reports) FAFSA, figure out filing deadline University scholarships Outside scholarships UTA, URA, or UGA

Applying Prepare for the GRE Take several practice exams Three recommendation letters Academic references better Connections are most important Personal statement

Opportunities Graduate research assistant Graduate teaching assistant Fellowships NSF GRFP University Other program specific scholarships

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