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

How to Talk about Pay

Congratulations on the job offer! This is an opportunity to understand the offer, prioritize, and learn to advocate for yourself, which often means negotiating.

Read more

LinkedIn Guide

LinkedIn is a social media networking site that allows people to connect with colleagues, peers, and industry professionals. Individuals highlight their skills, experience, and examples of work on an interactive platform.

Read more

LGBTQ Student Resources

A listing of online and off-campus resources specific to the LGBTQ community.

Read more

Joining Groups on LinkedIn

Joining and using groups on LinkedIn is a great way to build your brand and to network with industry professionals. You can be a member of up to 100 groups at one time.

Read more

Job Search & Networking

Searching and applying for jobs takes patience and perseverance. Networking is a tool that can increase your opportunities and decrease the time you spend searching.

Read more

Sidebar

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.

Resources

 

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.