Technology, Data, and Engineering Career Community
Welcome to the Technology, Data, and Engineering (TDE) Community, a network of students, alumni, and campus and industry partners. TDE stretches across a variety of sectors, companies, and roles, bringing together a dynamic group of individuals including engineers, data scientists, UX designers, information managers, networking and security specialists, software developers, product managers, and experts in environmental and healthcare analysis.
Make an appointment with a Career Coach!
Do you have a quick question – visit our TDE Quick Coaching! Make a 15-minute virtual appointment Monday through Thursday, 2:30- 4:00. Quick coaching sessions are available only when classes are in session.
**NEW** Technical Interview help is here!!!
- Peer to peer Technical Interview prep is available! Our TDE intern, Caitlin will be hosting mock technical interviews in Java and Python, giving you the chance to practice coding in front of someone else. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming interview or just want to sharpen your skills, she is here to help!
- Practice Technical Interviews for Software Engineering, Product Management, & Data Science, & more with Exponent
Industries
Within our community, both students and alumni embody a wide range of opportunities for applying problem-solving skills, showcasing a passion that spans various domains, and contributing to the transformative impact of technology in enhancing our world.
We have general resources to guide you to your next step whether it be in industry, research, or grad school. There are also specialized resources we’ve split into the three words that make up our community:
- Engineering (encompassing all engineering branches)
- Data (spanning data analysis, data science, machine learning, and statistics)
- Technology (encompassing software development, environmental analysis, healthcare analytics, and Environment and Sustainability)
Not sure where to start? Look here!
The following five phases are applicable for any professional pursuit — internship, fellowship, job, graduate program — in just about any discipline, practice, or industry. Some fields will require (and expect) very specific approaches to the application, or may follow a particular protocol during the selection process; be sure to do your research.
- Take the Clifton Strengths assessment to learn about your talents and what brings you life
- Visit Focus2
- Make an appointment with a Career Coach!
- Do you have a quick question – visit our TDE Quick Coaching! Make a 15-minute virtual appointment Monday through Thursday, 2:30- 4:00. Quick coaching sessions are available only when classes are in session.
- Explore a job simulation
- Watch videos from professionals in technical positions.
- Use Vault to gain valuable industry insights
- What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles and information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities.
- Connect with Alumni on LinkedIn for an Informational Interview
- What about consulting? Consulting is a popular field. But what is it? Good question!
- Write your resume
- Resume example for Dual Degree Students
- Sample Tech Resume
- Cover Letter Examples
- Do you need an Engineering Portfolio?
- Writing a PhD resume for industry Presentation
- Make an appointment with a Career Coach!
- Do you have a quick question – visit our TDE Quick Coaching! Make a 15-minute virtual appointment Monday through Thursday, 2:30- 4:00. Quick coaching sessions are available only when classes are in session.
- Internship FAQs
- How to search for a Post-grad job
- Check out our workshops and employer events!
- Visit Handshake
- Prepare for an interview
- **NEW** Technical Interview help is here!!!
- Peer to peer Technical Interview prep is available! Our TDE intern, Caitlin will be hosting mock technical interviews in Java and Python, giving you the chance to practice coding in front of someone else. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming interview or just want to sharpen your skills, she is here to help!
- Practice Technical Interviews for Software Engineering, Product Management, & Data Science, & more with Exponent
- Make an appointment with a Career Coach!
- Do you have a quick question – visit our TDE Quick Coaching! Make a 15-minute virtual appointment Monday through Thursday, 2:30- 4:00. Quick coaching sessions are available only when classes are in session.
- Find a professional in your field and ask questions!
- Join a WashU Student Group or a McKelvey Student Group
- Join LinkedIn Groups
- Join a Professional Society
