Career Services
The College offers valuable one-on-one career development assistance to all engineering students.
Last year, 260 engineering employers attended CSU career fairs and 1726 engineering jobs and 452 engineering internships were posted at Colorado State.
The College of Engineering assists its students in all aspects of career development. See Terry Comerford, Engineering Career Development and Co-op Program Coordinator, to learn more about resumes, interviewing, job search techniques as well as major selection and career paths. Terry's office is located in the Engineering Building Rm A102. Drop-in hours are open to all engineering students.
M/W 2-4 p.m.
T/F 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Th 12-2 p.m.
Terry helps students prepare for their future by offering assistance in these areas:
Everyone goes about choosing a major or career differently. Some students choose a major first; whereas other students choose a career first and then find a major that prepares them for that career.
The goal of a cover letter and resume is to illustrate to a prospective employer that you would make a valuable contribution to their organization and that they would be wise to interview you.
Finding the right position is a process, not a single event. Pursue several tactics at the same time and plan to invest time, effort, and energy in the job search process.
Career fairs are an excellent opportunity to speak to employers about career trends and potential employment opportunities.
Searching for a professional job or internship can be very different from the seasonal or part-time jobs you have obtained previously.
The interview allows you and the employer to get acquainted and learn more about one another to determine if the position and organization is a good fit with your skills and background. Your goal is to present your qualifications and value to the hiring authority.
Knowing your value in the marketplace will be the best way to insure you are getting what you are worth, without demanding an unrealistically high offer. Recruiters encourage students to enter the negotiation with a clear idea of what is important to them.
Attending grad school can be one of the best decisions a person can make. Not only will it help you earn more money in the long run, but odds are you will enjoy a higher level of job and career satisfaction while you’re earning that money.