It’s that time of year again. Students are gearing up in hopes of finding a fulfilling internship or co-op position.
You’re eager to apply what you’ve learned in school to the real world. But landing an internship may seem like …
You may have heard the term “informational interview,” but what does it mean? Informational interviewing is an intentional form of networking where you plan a time to ask a person about their work. The purpose is not to ask them …
Everyone's heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?
In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …
The goal in any meaningful relationship is to give it depth. That’s what my book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships, is all about. Of course, not every networking contact has …
Professional associations are an often-overlooked way to combine career exploration and networking. Most professions have several related professional associations, and many are open to students (and even have student membership rates).
Professional association websites often offer mentor programs, professional development …
It's natural that interviewing can sometimes feel unnatural, as it can often be difficult to know “who you're supposed to be” during an interview. You might think that you need to interview in a certain way and try to be …
Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked for 47 of the 50 minutes allotted for a meeting? Have you mentioned an idea only to be ignored or have someone else say it later and get credit? It can …
The McKelvey Engineering Virtual Meet-up was held in partnership with the WashU Career Center on Friday, February 26th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. to foster career connections between engineering students and companies. Over 20 engineering and consulting firms attended representing start-ups to …
Want to know the secret to answering the toughest engineering interview questions? The key to the best answers is crafting the perfect PITCH.
You are so excited because you just landed an interview for an engineering job. But then, reality …
Did you know on average Tesla produces 900 Model 3 cars per day? Manufacturing engineers play a pivotal role in achieving this impressive number. They are responsible for everything from determining how the car and the components will be made …
