Engineering

Welcome to the Engineering community! Members of this community like to tackle complex issues with uniquely sharp abilities to build, analyze, design, and evaluate. Engineers explore new technologies, materials, and systems, and imagine how they can be applied to improve quality of life. Engineering is a technologically driven field where the skills needed are constantly changing. Employers in this field cite critical thinking, mathematics and science, complex problem solving, communication, creativity, collaboration, decision making, active listening, and active learning as being highly important across the many industries and disciplines.

5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your First Job

Published on July 11, 2023

Applying for your first job can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way to significantly improve your chances of getting hired: including a cover letter in your application whether it’s required or not. Doing so shows a level of professionalism that …

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Why You Should Consider a Side Job: Perspective from a Recent Grad

Published on June 30, 2023

By: Sarah Fisher, Co-ops & Careers Graduate Assistant for 2022-2023

Having a volunteer position or a side job is a great way to supplement your education, position you well for your interests, and fill a gap in your experiences. When …

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A Guide to Hardware Engineering vs. Software Engineering

Published on June 16, 2023

A Guide to Hardware Engineering vs. Software Engineering was originally posted on Indeed

Hardware and software engineering are two important information technology (IT) fields that involve working with computers. Hardware engineering focuses on computer hardware components, while software engineering focuses …

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What Is a Panel Interview and How to Succeed in One

Published on June 13, 2023

You’re invited to interview at your dream company. As you’re reviewing the information the recruiter sent, you notice you’re scheduled for a panel interview. And as you check further, you see you’re interviewing with multiple people. What the heck is …

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How to Talk About Your Resume While on an Interview

Published on June 9, 2023

Job interviews can be pretty tough if you’re underprepared or don’t have a whole lot of experience. Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of an interview is when you’re asked to “walk” the interviewer through your resume, as it’s …

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Registering for Co-op

Registering for Co-op

Registering for co-op is a two-step process. As co-op is considered a class; you must register for it on LeopardWeb …

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Co-op Handbook

Co-op Handbook

Everything you need to know about co-ops at Wentworth can be found in this handbook.

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Co-op Action Guide

Co-op Action Guide

Use this action guide to make sure you are on track to find a co-op.

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Common Interview Questions for Co-op

Common Interview Questions for Co-op

Prepare for your next interview with this collection of commonly asked interview questions.

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Technical Skills

Technical Skills

Check out this list of technical competencies and professional skills employers are looking for by major.

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Navigating Job Offers

Navigating Job Offers

Sometimes you get a job offer while you are waiting to hear back about another opportunity. Use this handout to …

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Career Outcomes

The Career Outcomes Survey is administered bi-annually to all bachelor’s and master’s degree students who participated in the December, April, or August commencement exercises. The data below is collected up to six months following graduation by Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Center for Cooperative Education and Career Development. This information is collected in accordance with the national standards established by NACE.

View our comprehensive Class of 2022 report here which includes longitudinal comparisons through 2018. We are currently analyzing the Class of 2023 data.

If you are a member of the Class of 2024 please complete the Career Outcomes survey here.

Use the drop-down menus below to filter by specific Class Year, School, or Major. Please note, new programs that have not graduated their first class will not be found in the drop-down menus.  

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First Destination

First Destination is a nationally recognized term that is used to describe the first experiences of college graduates.  At Wentworth, we survey students at cap and gown pick-up and follow up within six months following graduation. Undergraduate students pursue a variety of opportunities post-graduation, including full-time employment, graduate school, and entrepreneurial endeavors.