Engineering Career Services

Connect with Engineering Career Services

Students

LiveChat

Use LiveChat with a Career Services advisor for quick questions. Available weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Office Hours

Drop into office hours to meet with an advisor in person Monday - Friday (times vary each day)

Individual Advising Sessions

Make 30- to 60-minute virtual or in-person appointments through Buff Portal Advising.

Email

Students may send resumes, cover letters, and other questions for review at engrcareer@colorado.edu. Please allow 1-3 business days for reply.

Student Societies & Organizations

Engineering Career Services can help plan career activities, workshops, and networking with employers and alumni for your organization. Click the button below to get started.

Request a Presentation

Faculty & Staff

Presentations & Consultation

Schedule a presentation, workshop, Canvas module content, or a consultation planning meeting with Engineering Career Services by clicking on the Presentation Request site

Request a Presentation

Meet the Team

Brian Hand
Engineering Career Advisor
b rian.hand@colorado .edu
303-492-6541

Brooke Nelson
Engineering Career Advisor
brooke.nelson@colorado.edu
303-492-6541

Evie Schwartz
Employer Relations Specialist
eva.schwartz@colorado.edu
303-492-6541

Ben Weihrauch
Sr. Director of Student Professional Development
ben.weihrauch@colorado.edu
303-492-0144

Employers

Thank you for your interest in recruiting CU Engineering students!

Our students are engaged in rigorous, ABET-accredited programs and numerous ProReady activities including internship/co-ops, research, global experience, entreprenuership, and leadership.

We offer many resources and opportunities for you to get involved on campus and connect with CU Engineering talent to meet your recruiting goals.

Career fair registration for the academic year is now open! Click on the Handshake button below to register.

Learn more

Contact the Employer Relations & Events team here for more information.

Handshake logo Employer information about Handshake and how to post your jobs and internships.

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Explore Majors & Careers

Career Assessment

Our Engineering Career Services team is trained to help you explore your career and adademic options. We offer career assessments that can help guide your understanding of yourself and identify career/industry options that align with your interests and values.

To take a career assessment, connect with a career advisor via LiveChat or Virtual Drop-ins to determine which assessment would be most helpful for you.

Assessments offered:

CliftonStrengths
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Strong Interest Inventory
Do What You Are
YouScience

Learn About Career Assessments

Academic Exploration

CU Engineering offers top-ranked academic programs that emphasize hands-on learning that are in high demand with employers and graduate schools.

You can also agument your academic program with minors and certificate programs inside and outside the College.

CU Engineering Programs

Student Support & Advising

Career Exploration

ProReady Planning Guides
Chart your career path by using the ProReady planning guides with suggested activities for undergraduate, graduate, and international students.

What Can I Do With This Major?
Learn about typical career areas and types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
An online publication that has information on hundreds of occupations in the United States.

O*Net Online
This tool for career exploration and job analysis includes detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, students, researchers, and more.

Vault
Get an insider view into industries and companies. View company rankings, browse company reviews, and explore internships. When not on campus, log into Vault via Handshake.

Job & Internship Search Resources

Handshake

Handshake is CU Boulder’s online job/internship posting resource:

Local and nationwide job and internship postings from recruiters seeking CU Engineering students
Connect with 180,000+ employers, from small, local businesses to national and global companies
Learn about upcoming career fairs, panels, and workshops
Network with student peers nationwide

Create Handshake Profile

Online Tools

VMock
An AI-driven resume review tool that provides personalized feedback based on targeted job criteria.

InterviewStream
Online mock interviews to help you be prepared and impress employers.

Burning Glass
Explore occupations and information on job demand, expected growth, salary averages, and top employers and industries.

GoinGlobal
Expert advice on jobs or internships in your dream location. Search 16+ million worldwide job and internship opportunities. To access when off-campus, log in via Handshake > Career Center > Resources.

Glassdoor
An insider look at the engineering field and specific companies. Browse company reviews, salaries, and explore internships.

LinkedIn Learning
Online video tutorial library created by industry professionals teaching a variety of technical and workplace skills.