1. Engineering Pro Tips Recitation B Intro

2. How to Get a Job
NYU CareerNet
The Wasserman Center | Brooklyn
311 Bridge Street (Wunsch Hall)
STEM Career Fair
Register at NYU CareerNet
Download NYU Career Fair Plus
Indeed, Google, and LinkedIn

3. Career Fair

4. Types of Companies
Public
Government – city, state, federal
Private
Consultant – design, analysis, modeling
Contractor – construction, manufacturing
Tech leaders/tech startup
Software, product research & developer
Sales, managerial

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. Resume Errors

9. Resume Action Verbs

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

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

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

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