First Year Resources

Transferable Skills

During the beginning stages of hiring, many employers, especially in the STEM fields, are focused on hard skills (i.e. specific, …

Application Follow-Up Email Sample

Sending a follow-up email to employers after you have submitted a job application supports your interest in their job opening. …

Commonly Asked Interview Questions for Alumni

Prepare for your next interview with these commonly asked interview questions.

Co-op with a Professor

Students seek co-ops with professors for various reasons. Some students are interested in graduate school or may struggle to find …

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 …

How to Approach New Employers for Students

Students seek co-op opportunities aside from positions posted on WITworks. These employers may have hired co-ops in the past, but …

Joining Groups on LinkedIn

Joining and using groups on LinkedIn is a great way to build your brand and to network with industry professionals. …

Letter of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are often used only for graduate school applications and rarely used for full-time positions. They should come …

Pitch and Presentation Tips

A Pitch or Presentation is broken up into 3 parts:
• Problem
• Solution
• Conclusion

Use this guide to help you craft …