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

LinkedIn Interview Prep Tool

This tool from LinkedIn has examples of common interview questions and gives advice on how to approach answers from experts and hiring managers. Practice and record your answers to get AI-generated feedback on your delivery.

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How to Answer: ‘Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?’

As you prepare for your interview, you know you’ll probably be asked about your strengths and weaknesses and to tell the interviewer about yourself. But did you know that another common interview question you may encounter is, “Where do you …

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What Is Professional Development (and Why Does It Matter)?

School may be over, but learning is a lifelong process, especially if you want to move up the career ladder. Professional development plays a huge role in helping you advance in your chosen career. But what is professional development, and …

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How TikTok Is Helping Black Professionals Navigate Corporate America

Pabel Martinez grew up in New York City’s famous Upper West Side—the home of world-class museums, posh restaurants, bustling tourist destinations, and celebrities like Macaulay Culkin, who lived right down the street. But while he shared a zip code with …

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Engineering Portfolio Guide

An Engineering Portfolio is a website or document that highlights examples of your work and projects.

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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.