Graduate Students

Students currently working toward their master’s degree have dedicated career support.  The Director of Cooperative Education is the internship and career advisor to graduate students.  Our graduate students can participate in an internship, directed by faculty within their academic unit.  Co-ops & Careers supports these students with resume and cover letter development, the job search and interviewing guidance.  Additionally, graduate students are encouraged to attend on-campus recruiting events and utilizing WITworks, our online job posting and recruiting system.

Learn more about the Co-op & Career Advisors.

Featured Articles

3 Better Ways to Say “It’s Actually Not My Fault”

Your boss makes a seemingly innocent stop at your desk, but it’s not long before he’s pointing out something that recently went wrong—and he’s placing all of the blame on you.

You’re nodding along and pretending to absorb everything he’s …

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uConnect
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Cycle of learning, doing, and reflecting

By: Caitlin Brison

Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.  – Chinese Proverb

Kolb’s (1984) Experiential Learning model proposes that we are naturally capable of learning, but experience plays a critical role …

By Caitlin Brison
Caitlin Brison
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Small Talk Interview Etiquette

Often at the beginning and/or end of an interview, employers want to engage in small talk with you.

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Technical Interviews

A technical interview consists of a series of questions designed to test your technical knowledge in your major such as programming, algorithms, data structures, circuits, operating systems, estimating, materials testing, etc. and your ability to solve problems. They can consist …

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How to Apply & Stay Organized

A job search can involve many applications over the course of several months. It is important to stay organized during this time, as it may take weeks for an employer to respond. There are also three common methods of application submission. …

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Resources

Resume Guide

A resume is a targeted summation of your education, skills, and experience. A great resume is easy to scan, highlights …

Cover Letter Guide

A cover letter is a formal business letter used to draw connections between an applicant’s past experiences and the position …

Interview Prep

Congratulations on landing an interview! This means the employer is interested in discussing your skills and qualifications further to find …

WITworks Co-op and Job Search Tips

Searching for your next co-op or full-time job through WITworks is easy. You can customize your search using filters and …

Technical Skills

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

Navigating Job Offers

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

News and Advice

Explore the latest news, advice, industry insights,

and tips for scoring your dream job and advancing your career.

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WHEN YOU SECURE A CO-OP

Please let us know by registering on LeopardWeb and reporting your hire through WITworks. International students who secure mandatory co-ops must follow instructions on the reporting and work authorization process.