Engineering

Welcome to Pitt’s Engineering Career Community!  This online community is designed to assist you with industry resources, career advice, resume samples, job and internship search information, networking opportunities, and events to help you explore relevant career options. You are invited to schedule an appointment with your career consultant here: Schedule an appointment. Below you can find your career consultant:

Ingrid Beute: Civil Engineering, Environmental, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering & Material Science

Ashley Steffy: Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering

Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Evidence-informed data from sources including the 3rd edition of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report from Jobscan, shows that most companies today rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them with the hiring process. These companies do not …
By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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How To List a Patent in a Resume (With Templates and Examples)

Why might you list a patent in a resume?

You might list a patent on your resume to demonstrate your commitment to the field. It can show the employer that you’ve contemplated how to benefit others with a new creation, …

By Indeed Editorial Team
Indeed Editorial Team
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Developing a strong CV for Your Graduate School Application: How it Differs from a Resume

Embarking on your journey to graduate school involves creating a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that stands out. While a CV can be quite similar to a resume in some aspects, for graduate school applications, it serves a very different purpose. Unlike …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Negotiating Salary as a New Graduate

Congratulations soon-to-be Pitt graduate or recent graduate! Landing the job is just the beginning; negotiating your salary is pivotal in ensuring you are fairly compensated for your skills and potential, experience, and the value you bring to the table. But …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Thriving in the Virtual Working Environment: How to be successful and advance in your career.

Being successful and advancing in the virtual working environment: Here are some suggestions to facilitate your journey and to THRIVE:

Communicate effectively and regularly: In a remote working environment, it’s essential to communicate regularly with your colleagues and managers. Keep …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Engineering Resources

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes and curriculum vitae by parsing, or electronically analyzing the text. It extracts key …

GENERAL SEARCHING 

INDEED: http://www.indeed.com 
MONSTER: http://www.monster.com 
ZipRecruiter: http://www.ziprecruiter.com 
CareerBuilder:https://www.careerbuilder.com/  
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/ 
SimplyHired: http://www.simplyhired.com/ 
USA JOBS: http://www.usajobs.gov/ 
HANDSHAKE: https://joinhandshake.com/
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Resume Samples

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) reads resumes and curriculum vitae by parsing, or electronically analyzing the text. It extracts key …

Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

  • Pittsburgh
  • Global Manager - Product Sustainability PPG
  • Pittsburgh
  • (Retired) VP of Supply Chain Management Evoqua Water Treatment
  • Pittsburgh
  • Senior Development Manager Direct Energy
  • Houston
  • CEO The Dragonfly Consulting Group
  • Pittsburgh
  • Group Information Technology Director Howmet Aerospace
  • Pittsburgh
  • Global Director of Product Engineering MSA Innovation, Inc.
  • Pittsburgh
  • Chief Information Officer System One Holdings, LLC
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Frederick, MD
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Software Engineer Honeywell International

Did you know?

95% of Class of 2020 Pitt graduates with degrees in engineering and technology reported that they were working or enrolled in graduate school within six months after graduation. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details! *Other positive career outcomes included military or volunteer positions.

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