The MEng Career Development program offers opportunities to expand students’ professional aptitude through skill building and career exploration workshops along with individualized career coaching. We also offer students access to special events designed to let them connect to our international alumni network, industry partners, and startup ecosystem. Our career programming is intended to support students at all stages of their professional lives and our aim is to merge the concepts of Career Design and Changemaking to empower students to move towards a meaningful and impactful future upon graduation and throughout their careers.
Career Development Programming
Our experienced career coaches provide a variety of services to assist MEng students with their career planning and to improve their job search skills, including:
- Job Search Strategy
- Resume and Cover Letter Consultation
- Interview Preparation
- Online Branding and LinkedIn Profile Development
- Salary Negotiation
- Career Employment Report
The MEng Career Development Team hosts a summer webinar series to help incoming MEng students get a jump start on their career goals.
Career Exploration
From exclusive workshops to online self-service resources to opportunities for mentorship, students are exposed to various career pathways, market trends, and opportunities to engage in resume boosting experiences including:
- Industry-Sponsored Tech Talks
- Leadership Seminar Series
- Industry Mentorship Initiative
- Career-Focused Affinity Groups
- Micro-Internships
Networking
As an MEng student you will also have access to an active alumni and industry network that is ready to help you get connected! We organize numerous networking experiences and maintain supportive online tools including:
- Recruiting Events
- Alumni Meet & Greets
- Design Challenges
- FI Connect: Dedicated networking platform and job board
Pursuing the Berkeley MEng degree is an exciting step in your career, and the career development team hopes to help you through the career planning process next year!