Biomedical Engineering

Tips for Getting Hired After an Internship

Published on June 10, 2021

Many employers who offer internships do so as a way to try out and recruit new full-time employees. Even though internships are a way for students to gain experience and learn more about a specific career field, they are also a …

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Understanding the USAJOBS.gov Federal Application Process

Published on June 10, 2021

How does the application process work?

This is a quick summary of how the federal application process works when you use USAJOBS to apply for positions. There are over 130,0000 federal jobs in engineering and USAjobs.gov is the official employment …

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Bioengineering Blog: Preparing for a Career as a Simulation Engineer in Medical Devices

Published on May 13, 2021

For engineering students with an interest in medical device research and development, computational modeling and simulation can be a great option for a career path. But the design challenges in making safe and effective devices requires familiarity with some areas …

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22 Interview Questions You Need to Nail to Work for Elon Musk

Published on May 12, 2021

This past weekend, billionaire Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live. In his opening monologue, Musk poked fun at his “erratic” behavior, saying, “To anyone I’ve offended, I just want to say, I reinvented electric cars, and …

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Advice from the WashU Career Center: Using Alumni Networks

Published on May 6, 2021

The WashU alumni network is one of the most powerful tools you have for learning about work and advancing your career. Many alumni remember what it was like to be in your shoes and are happy to share their experiences …

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