Industry / Career Communities

As part of our industry relations and career engagement, the new McKelvey Connect has an Industries section that features tailored and carefully-cultivated content, aimed at supporting the career development journey for students. As with all industry and community pages, students will have access to relevant events, blogs, jobs, career advice, campus resources, and more! Feel free to contact us with any engineering related opportunities or resources that you find valuable. 

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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Data Science Is a High-Paying, Fast-Growing Field—Here’s What You Need to Know About Entering It

Published on June 10, 2021

Ever wonder how Instagram knows exactly what ad to show you? Or how your supermarket keeps the right food in stock? It’s probably thanks to a data scientist.

You may have heard the words “data science” tossed around a lot …

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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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College And Career Advice From A Successful Engineer

Published on March 3, 2021

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 …

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Working at a Start-up: Advice for Job Seekers on Resumes and Reaching Out

Published on February 13, 2021

To help job seekers amid this crisis, I’m spending a lot of time doing 1-1s and resume reviews. Below are my most common pieces of advice.

Mail me your resume (ryan@ycombinator.com) if you want feedback or pointers. And if you’re …

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McKelvey Engineering Professional Development Stipend

McKelvey Engineering Professional Development Stipend

In an effort to provide an equitable opportunity for students to make professional connections, stay current with developments and advancements in …

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Nationally Competitive Industry Graduate Fellowships

Nationally Competitive Industry Graduate Fellowships

These are just a few of the major fellowship programs; more will be added on an on-going basis. The majority …

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