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.

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Action Verbs

This resource provides lists of action verbs by category. Use action verbs to write effective bullet points on your resume.

Management

administered

analyzed

appointed

approved

assigned

attained

authorized

chaired

considered

consolidated

contracted

controlled

converted

coordinated

decided

delegated

developed

directed

eliminated

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Transferable Skills

During the beginning stages of hiring, many employers, especially in the STEM fields, are focused on hard skills (i.e., specific, teachable abilities that can be defined and measured, such as the ability to use software programs). However, when determining the …

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PrivCo

Find business and financial Information about private companies. Available through the Douglas D Schumann Library & Learning Commons via your Wentworth Network Account.

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O*Net Interest Profiler

This self-assessment career exploration tool offered by the U.S. Department of Labor can help you discover the type of work activities and jobs that interest you most.

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Occupational Outlook Handbook

Provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Occupational Outlook Handbook can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

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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 that complements your resume by illustrating how your interests & experience relate …

WITworks Co-op and Job Search Tips

Search for Posted Co-ops and Jobs

Searching for your next co-op or full-time job through WITworks is easy. You can …

Technical Skills by Major

This list represents skills you may have acquired by the completion of your degree program.   

Navigating Job Offers

It can be complicated to navigate job offers and decide what to commit to when you have been interviewing at …

LinkedIn Guide

LinkedIn is a social media networking site that allows people to connect with colleagues, peers, and industry professionals. Individuals highlight …

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.