College of Professional Studies

Accountants work with people. They are analysts, planners and problem solvers.

The Department of African American Studies mentors intellectual leaders, develops emerging scholars, and trains global citizens.

The School of Architecture at Northeastern is focused on leadership in a changing world.

Biology provides a basic understanding for the organization and processes of life in a wide variety of areas, including ecosystems and evolution

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.

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.

Communication is a diverse discipline and each department is unique

Consulting opportunities are available in every industry

Criminal Justice prepares students for professional and research careers in criminal justice

Economics is the study of how societies produce and exchange goods and services to satisfy material needs

The School of Education offers a wide range of programs for higher education administrators, and adult learning professionals.

The School of Education offers a wide range of programs for K-12 teachers and administrators.

Electrical engineers design electrical and electronic equipment. Computer engineers are involved with digital technologies.

Entrepreneurship/Start-up requires someone willing to conceive, organize, implement, and/or manage a new enterprise to meet certain goals.

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary study that focus on how humans interact with the earth and the environment.

Resources for exploring, connecting and experiencing career options.

We are committed to helping students learn about nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships that are available.

Finance involves the management and investment of money and other assets for businesses, individuals, and governments.

Games have grown to become an inextricable part of our culture, with game design experiencing explosive growth into a multi-billion dollar industry.

Designers are needed when we don’t know what is needed.

A curriculum vitae, or CV, is a resume used to apply for academic teaching or research positions.

Having a well established network is a critical part of the job search process.

Get an inside look at salaries, reviews and interview questions posted by employees at over 100,000 organizations

Myth#1: Career Fairs are just for business and tech students.

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.

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.

Often, behavioral questions are used to assess skills required by the position, such as time management, teamwork, initiative, organizational and communication skills.

Sometimes a company will interview for a position to multiple candidates simultaneously.

Various representatives involved in the hiring process may meet with a candidate at the same time for a panel interview.

Phone interviews are commonly used to screen candidates to narrow the pool of applicants

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.

Technical interviews are common for employers recruiting for engineering, science, or software roles.

Like phone interviews, Virtual interviews may also be used to screen candidates.

Whether you are searching for an internship, a co-op or a job, your first task is to own your qualifications.

Take advantage of the resources at your fingertips and most importantly use your network.

Leadership Development and Rotational Programs provide mentoring and training within areas of different industries.