“Engineer” Your Career at the University of Iowa

Gain a competitive edge from the beginning

1. Gaining a Competitive Edge2. Unlimited Opportunities3. Resources in the College4. Be Better Initiative5. How Parents Can Help6. Questions

AGENDAToday’s Objective

Oh, The Places They’ll Go!

Graduate and Professional School• Masters/PhD Programs• Medical• Physical Therapy• Public Health• Dentistry• Pharmacy• Law

Industry

• Manufacturing• Consulting• Healthcare• Government• Non-Profit• Technology• Automotive/Aerospace• and More!

The Diverse World of Engineering

• Biomedical Engineer• Business Analyst• Civil Engineer• Clinical Engineer• Mechanical Engineer• Manufacturing Engineer• Process Engineer• Product Engineer• Software Engineer

• Research and Development Engineer

• Structural Engineer• Quality or Reliability

Engineer• Validation Engineer• Consultant or Sales

Engineer• Environmental Engineer

A Sample of Employer Partnerships

Top 10 Skills Employers Seek

1.Communication skills2.Honesty/integrity 3.Teamwork skills 4.Interpersonal skills 5.Motivation/initiative 6.Strong work ethic 7. Analytical skills

8. Flexibility/adaptability 9. Computer skills 10. Organizational skills

#1 Way to Gain a Competitive Edge

Differentiate Themselves!

Build that Resume

• Student Organizations• Research• Co-ops & Internships• Volunteer/Service Work• Study Abroad• Part-time Jobs• Honors Involvement• Minors/Certificates

Student Organizations

Nearly 30 Active Engineering Organizations

Gain leadership skills and service experience

Participate in engineering projects and competitions

Network with employers and peers through regional and national conferences, site tours and presentations

Have fun and meet people!

Student OrganizationsDepartmental BMESS, AICHE, ASCE, IEEE, IIE, ASME

Industry Specific AIAA, AWEA, SAE, FIRST Alumni, NEXUS Art Club,

Sales Engineering Club, SAME, UI Robotics Club

Environmental & Sustainability Focused Continental Crossings, US Green Building Council

Diversity MESA, NOBBCHE, NSBE, oSTEM, SASE,

SHPE, SWE, WISE

Professional ESC, Theta Tau

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Research OpportunitiesDepartment & Faculty Research Faculty Directory

Centers & Institutes College of Engineering UIHC & College of Medicine Physics, Chemistry, Math, Biology,

Public Health

Iowa Center for Undergraduate Research (ICRU) www.uiowa.edu/icru/

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/

LeadershipMediocrity is Not an Option Seminar Career and leadership seminar taught

by former Rockwell Collins Executive

Student Leadership Institute Two-day leadership retreat with engineering

and liberal arts students Students review and discuss case studies

with industry leaders

Career Leadership Academy Two semester program that focuses on

building leadership skills through events, activities and seminars

Co-ops & Internships

Frequently Asked Questions How do students find a position?

Can first year students find an internship?

What are the incentives?

What’s considered an internship?

Gain Valuable Experience Practical training experience related

to the student’s curriculum

Co-ops vs Internships

Co-ops• Typically 6-8 Months (Semester & Summer) • In-Depth Training Opportunities• Increased Responsibilities & Quality Assignments• Potential for Company Benefits

Internships• Typically 10-12 Weeks (Summer)• Convenient Time Frame & More Flexibility• Gain Relevant Experience• Explore Career Paths Through Multiple Experiences

“I wouldn’t have been able to scratch the surface in a 10-12 week internship of what I was able to accomplish during an eight month co-op.”

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The NAE identified 14 Grand Challenges for Engineering in the 21st Century. The Grand Challenges are a call to action and serve as a focal point for society's attention to opportunities and challenges affecting our quality of life.

The University of Iowa College of Engineering welcomed the NAE’s call to action and was the 7th program in the US to have an approved program.

Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program

Professional DevelopmentResources

Staff and peers are available to assist students at all stages of the career development process

Resume &Cover Letter

Reviews

Job & Internship

Search Strategies

Career Fair/ Interviewing Preparation

Job Offer Evaluation &

Internship Registration

Students start with a resume assignment in the first few weeks of the semester.

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CAREERFAIR

Fall 2017 Engineering Career FairThursday, September 28th, 12:00-5:00 PM, IMU

Download the fair app today!

• Explore a variety of careers & companies• Discuss full-time, internship & co-op opportunities• Network with alumni & current professionals

InternshipsFull-time

Jobs

VolunteerOpportunities

Campus & Work-Study

PT Jobs

Community PT Jobs

Hireahawk.com

Finding a Campus Job

Finding Campus Employment

Resume Review ProcessReview resume examples in the on-line resource manual prior to submitting resumes through Hireahawk

BeBetter.uiowa.edu

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How Can Parents Help?• Support and encourage

involvement

• Follow the web site and social media to promote events and opportunities

• Encourage students to be open minded

• Ask questions and give gentle reminders

Questions?

Engineering Professional Development

Student Development Center3124 Seamans Center

(319) 335-5763

www.engineering.uiowa.edu/epd

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