Career Development Center

Your one-stop resource for resume assistance, interview coaching, career fairs and more!

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Get Ready to Get Hired

Visit our Career Development Center and explore our comprehensive range of services, programs and materials that focus on career exploration and professional development for undergraduate, graduate and PhD students. Unique networking opportunities, like Engineering Resumania and the Engineering Connections Career Fair, give students the tools they need for success in the workforce.

Explore the resources below to discover how the Career Development Center partners with students to help them achieve their professional goals. For assistance, contact us us or visit us in Caruth Hall Suite 253.

Tips for Students

Explore resources designed for students looking for opportunities in the engineering workforce. Remember, you can always make an appointment with a Lyle Career Coach to answer any questions you may have, tailor your job search to your career goals, review resumes and even help negotiate salaries.

Find a Job or Internship A student and mentor are standing in a brightly lit room discussing something pleasantly

Find a Job or Internship

To begin a job search, students are encouraged to research and explore companies that align with their interests, values and professional goals.
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Resume & Cover Letter Writing A student is having their resume reviewed by a career professional at Engineering Resumania at SMU Lyle

Resume & Cover Letter Writing

When it comes to resumes, we have got you covered! Attend one of our interactive Engineering Resumania events and utilize our editable samples to create a well-crafted resume and cover letter.

 

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Looking Professional An employer talks to a student at the SMU all majors career fair

Looking Professional

Meeting an employer face-to-face is an opportunity for students to prove their potential for success at the company.

 

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Explore Our Services and Events

We offer a wide variety of services specifically for the Lyle population. Though one-on-one coaching, we can address any career questions you may have and give you practical tailored advise, support and resources to propel you towards your career goals. 

  • Career exploration
  • Resume building and review
  • Cover letter writing and review
  • Job search strategies
  • CPT questions and registration
  • LinkedIn building and review
  • Professional headshots
  • Job offer negotiations
  • Long-term and short-term career planning
  • Answers to any career questions

Our programs and events are specifically designed to support our engineering students at each point along their career development journey. Below are a few of our regular events, but be sure to check 12Twenty to register and attend.

Annual Signature Events

  • Engineering Resumania
  • Engineering Connections Career Fair

Employer Events

  • Employer Grab & Go's
  • Employer Information Sessions
  • Site Visits

Lyle Career Workshops

  • Welcome to Lyle: Career Development
  • Designing Your Career Toolkit
  • CPT Process: Start to Finish
  • Job Search Strategies
  • Interview 101
  • Al + Your Job Search
  • HR 101: What to Expect as a New Hire

Employers: How to Engage

The Career Development Center provides multiple opportunities for employers to meet and work with our engineering and computer science students.

Students talk with a recruiter at the SMU all majors career fair
Recruiting at Lyle
Employer Interest Form