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Our Services For Students

The Engineering Career Resources & Employer Relations office is the destination for Penn State engineering students who want to develop their career search skills, present themselves effectively as professionals, and find both short-term (co-op, internship, or research) and permanent full-time job opportunities.

Our staff serve the career development needs of approximately 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing majors in the College of Engineering, as well as those of students majoring in Materials Science and Engineering (MATSE) or Energy and Mineral Engineering (EME) majors in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.

We can provide information to help you:

• Write a strong résumé, curriculum vitae (CV), or cover letter
• Improve your professional image
• Develop and expand your network of professional contacts
• Search for engineering co-op, internship, research, and full-time positions using the eCareer electronic job search system
• Learn how you can earn Penn State credit for a co-op or internship experience
• Use social media effectively in your job search
• Assess and compare job offers
• Sharpen your interview skills so you can make the best possible impression on recruiters
• Present yourself as a professional when you are talking to recruiters at career fairs, informational meetings, and networking events

See our Career & Job Search Resources for additional information about how to prepare for your career!