Mechanical Engineering graduates from Northwestern University
are well prepared for employment in a wide spectrum of industries,
ranging over transportation, heavy and light machinery, machine
tool, construction equipment, heating and refrigeration, power
and energy, as well as engineering or consulting firms, government
laboratories and agencies also offer many career opportunities.
Typical assignments involve work in product development, design,
production, or sales, all utilizing the scientific and engineering
background obtained on campus. New problem areas relating to energy,
materials, pollution control, electronic packaging, medicine,
and aerospace offer challenges for the future as well.
Many graduates continue their education as graduate students
on a part-time or full-time basis. Medical, dental, law and business
schools readily accept a mechanical engineering degree as a firm
basis for further professional study. In addition, graduate programs
leading to the Master's or Doctoral degree in mechanical engineering
provide opportunities for preparation in research and teaching
in mechanical engineering, in universities and industrial or government
laboratories.
UNIVERSITY
CAREER SERVICES:
William J. Banis, Director - URL: http://www.stuaff.northwestern.edu/ucs
The three offices of University Career Services (UCS), the Career
Development Center, Northwestern University Student Employment
"NUSEP" and the Placement Center are committed to assisting you
in meeting your career developmental needs. You are encouraged
to register early since many employers seeking engineers visit
campus during the Fall Quarter. As you engage in the transition
from student to employed engineer, it is recommended that you
take full advantage of the following resources to strengthen your
career plans and to enhance your employment options:
Placement
Center - Patrick J. Rottinghaus, Assistant Director for Engineering
& Sciences
2nd floor, Scott Hall, (847) 491-3700, fax: (847) 491-2573, e-mail:
p-rottinghaus@northwestern.edu
Full-time employment for graduating BS, MS, PhD Candidates, Post
Doctoral Associates and Alumni
Services include:
• Campus Interviews, resume referral service, and job
listings via JOBTRAK - http://www.jobtrak.com
• Individual career and employment counseling/Express
advising hours
• Resume & cover letter development
• Employer research tools including: Career Search database,
employer videos, brochures and annual reports
• Job Search workshops and special events such as Class
Conferences and the Career Expo job fair
• GETAJOB and PhD listservs/Engineering & Science
web site: http://www.stuaff.northwestern.edu/ucs/engineering
NU
Student Employment Program (NUSEP) - Dianne Siekmann, Coordinator
29 Scott Hall, (847) 491-5786, fax: (847) 467-2523, e-mail: d-siekmann@northwestern.edu
Work experience while in college.
Services include:
• Campus interviews and job listings via JOBTRAK - http://www.jobtrak.com
• Internships, part-time and temporary jobs
• CDC/NUSEP listserv
NUSEP also offers most of the same services listed in the Placement
Center section.
Career
Development Center (CDC) - Peg Kowalczyk, Coordinator
28 Scott Hall, (847) 491-7430, fax: (847) 467-2523, e-mail: peg-kowalczyk@northwestern.edu
Career Research & Exploration. The CDC helps you make informed
decisions regarding career-related issues - from exploring your
interests and talents to choosing a major to investigating graduate
student and career possibilities.
The CDC can help you:
• choose a major
• clarify their values, interests and skills
• explore career possibilities. Utilize career assessments
& DISCOVER, a computerized career planning
program
• answer graduate and professional school options; Help
you establish a graduate school recommendation file
• enhance your career decision-making and study skills
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