College of Engineering
Bioengineering
Bioengineering is engineering in a biological context such as the human body, an ecosystem, or a bioreactor.
Chemical Engineering Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry and engineering to solve problems
Chemistry and Chemical Biology Chemistry is a science focused on substances that compose matter, both living and inert.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Environmental engineers are involved in water and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health issues.
Consulting Consulting opportunities are available in every industry
Data Science Data Science provides an understanding of the collection, manipulation and storage
Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical engineers design electrical and electronic equipment. Computer engineers are involved with digital technologies.
The Career Studio We invite you to work with our team to plan your next steps!
Choosing or Changing a Major Choosing or changing a major is a big step and can easily feel overwhelming. If you are struggling with this decision, you are not alone.
CliftonStrengths Based on nearly 40 years of research by the Gallup Organization, the Clifton Strengths® Assessment offers a rich and detailed understanding of one’s strengths.
SkillScan SkillScan offers Skills Tests and Career Aptitude Tests providing a Fast, Interactive, and Engaging process to make the Job Search easy.
Strong Interest Inventory The Strong Interest Inventory provides you with a greater understanding of your interests and skills and connects them to specific career options consistent with your interests and preferred work environments.
Strengths Profile This assessment allows you to discover your strengths, learned behaviors, and weakness and apply them to your work and life decisions.
Explore Careers Resources for exploring, connecting and experiencing career options.
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Journalism students also are part of a unique interdisciplinary and creative community.
Fellowships We are committed to helping students learn about nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships that are available.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates Competitive summer research programs in the United States predominately for undergraduates studying science, engineering or math, with some in social sciences.
Husky Treks Husky Treks is a program custom designed for you to gain more insight about career paths and positions at some of Boston's top companies.
Interview Preparation
It’s so important to be prepared, including by researching the company and the individual(s) you’re meeting with, anticipating and practicing questions, and preparing questions to ask during your interview.
Interview Etiquette It’s so important to be prepared, including by researching the company and the individual(s) you’re meeting with, anticipating and practicing questions, and preparing questions to ask during your interview.
Types of Interview Questions Common interview questions are those that are typically designed to learn more about you, and how you’re a good fit for the position and the company.
Interview Type: Behavioral and Situational Often, behavioral questions are used to assess skills required by the position, such as time management, teamwork, initiative, organizational and communication skills.
Interview Type: Groups Sometimes a company will interview for a position to multiple candidates simultaneously.
Develop a Network Having a well established network is a critical part of the job search process.
Informational Interviewing Informational interviewing is a powerful way to build and expand your professional network, learn more about your chosen field or industry, uncover potential job leads and clarify your career development goals.
Interview Type: Panels Various representatives involved in the hiring process may meet with a candidate at the same time for a panel interview.
Interview Type: Phone Phone interviews are commonly used to screen candidates to narrow the pool of applicants
Interview Type: Recorded Pre-recorded interviews can actually be pretty tricky to master, particularly if you’ve only been given a set amount of time to give and upload your answers.
Interview Type: Technical Technical interviews are common for employers recruiting for engineering, science, or software roles.
Interview Type: Virtual Like phone interviews, Virtual interviews may also be used to screen candidates.
Hiring Event Myths Myth#1: Career Fairs are just for business and tech students.
Job Search Process Whether you are searching for an internship, a co-op or a job, your first task is to own your qualifications.
Job Search Resources Take advantage of the resources at your fingertips and most importantly use your network.
NU Talent Connect Success Tips & FAQ’s Career Fairs offer students a great opportunity to network with a variety of employers and full-time opportunities.
Leadership & Rotational Programs Leadership Development and Rotational Programs provide mentoring and training within areas of different industries.
Staffing Agencies Most offer temporary, temp-to-perm and/or permanent job assignments
LinkedIn Learn how to use and leverage LinkedIn, a free online network for professional networking.
Thank You Notes After the interview, send a thank-you note within 24 hours by e-mail or postal mail to the person who interviewed you