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2012 Grad Stats & Career Fair Prep:
Mechanical Engineering 2013-14
Presented by: Mark Savage, Director
Engineering Co-op & Career Services
2012 Post Grad Survey (ENG)
38% (36%) Attending Graduate School
60% (58%) Employed (2.7% Military)
0% (4%) Seeking Employment
2% (2%) Seeking Grad School Acceptance
MechE Undergraduates 2012
Post Graduate Activities
Seeking
Employment, 0%
Other Endeavors, 2%
Grad School, 38%
Employed, 60%
MechE Undergraduates 2012
Employment Sectors
Hospitality, 2%
Not Reported, 2%
Manufacturing, 27%
High Tech, 25%
Government, 5%
Other, 11%
Consulting /
Professional
Practice, 23%
Financial Services,
5%
MechE Undergraduates 2012
Employment Salary Data
$100,800
High
Average
$64,774
Median
$65,000
$33,936
Low
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
MechE Undergraduates 2012
Employer Regions
Not Reported, 2%
Mid Atlantic, 14%
Southeast, 9%
Upstate NY, 5%
Midwest, 7%
Southwest, 11%
New England, 32%
NY Metro, 9%
West Coast, 11%
MechE Undergraduates 2012
How Job Was Obtained
Referral (Personal
Contact / Networking),
7%
Career Fair /
Consortium, 12%
Job Posting (No
Interview on Campus),
29%
Cold Call or Letter
(w/out Knowling of Job
Openings), 3%
Previous Intern / Co-op
Employer, 25%
On Campus Interview,
25%
MechE Undergraduates 2012
Number of Job Offers Reported
Not Reported, 9%
4 Offers, 7%
1 Offer, 45%
3 Offers, 23%
2 Offers, 16%
MechE Undergraduates 2012
Timing of Reported Job Offers
25%
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20%
15%
12%
10%
10%
5% 5% 5%
5%
2%
0%
2%
0% 0%
5% 5%
2%
0%
5%
2%
0%
0%
0% 0%
MechE Undergraduates 2012
Employers of MechE Undergrads
Accenture (2)
Apple
Arup
Belcan Corporation
Boeing Company
Bridgewater Associates
Burger King Corporation
Butler America
Corning Incorporated
Dennis Group (The)
Dominion Engineering, Inc.
ExxonMobil Corporation
First New York Securities
General Dynamics
General Electric (4)
Honda R&D
IBM
Liberty Engineering
Lockheed Martin (2)
Microsoft
Not Reported
Oliver Wyman Financial Services
Parker Hannifin Corp.
PowerAdvocate
Pratt & Whitney
Procter & Gamble
Robotex
Schlumberger Ltd. (2)
Sensate Technologies
Space Exploration Technologies
(SpaceX)
Stroud Consulting (2)
United States Navy (2)
Varian Semiconductor
W.L. Gore & Associates
ZI Motorsports
MechE Undergraduates 2012
Graduate Schools Attended
U of Illinois, 7%
Harvard, 2%
U of Michigan, 7%
MIT, 7%
Cornell University,
75%
MechE Undergraduates 2012
Graduate Fields Selected
Computer & Info
Sciences, 4%
Bio Sciences, 4%
Arch & Envir Design,
3%
Engineering, 89%
Preparing for the Job Search
CAREER FAIR (kickoff) – Sept 17 & 18
INFORMATION SESSIONS (See CCNet)
ON CAMPUS RECRUITING – 1st Resume Deadline
Wed Sept 11 11:59 PM
INDEPENDENT JOB SEARCH
NETWORKING FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES
NACE: Employer Skill Survey
Skills Desired:
Skills Lacking
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Communication
Work Ethic
Initiative
Interpersonal
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Analytical
Flexibility/Adaptability
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Detailed
Leadership
Technical
Organizational
Communication
Flexibility / Adaptability
Tactfulness
Initiative
Teamwork Skills
Organizational
Strong Work Ethic
Self-Confidence
Problem-solving
Detail-oriented
Sense of humor
Leadership
Analytical
Career Fair – Sept 17 & 18
Tuesday, September 17 – All Industries
Wednesday, September 18 – Technical
Barton Hall: 10:00 – 3:30 Each Day
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Try to come BOTH DAYS
Bring your Cornell ID
Best to leave valuables at home
Bring Resumes
Career Fair – Sept 17 & 18
Purpose of the Career Fair:
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Learn About Employers, Industries, Their Needs
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Networking
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Job Search -- Opportunity to “test the waters”
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Development: Opportunities you like
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Think of it as “window shopping” but bring your “wallet”
just in case you see something interesting!
Career Fair – Sept 17 & 18
Prepare:
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Get a list of employers attending (CCNet)
Make your own list of employers YOU want to visit
Strategy: Scan all employers OR See a few
Do your research: know something about what they are hiring for
Prepare your resume
Practice your approach (elevator speech) and closing
Rehearse answers to common questions
Be prepared to set up an interview --- Bring your calendar
Career Fair – Sept 17 & 18
Employers Want (and will look for) People With…….
Communication skills
Teamwork skills
Leadership skills
Problem Solving Ability
Innovator Experience
Passion
Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Career Fair – Sept 17 & 18
The One Minute Pre-Screen:
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University Attended
GPA
Major
Relevant Experience (Work, Project, Research, Orgs)
Leadership Positions
Geographic Preference
Willingness to Travel
Work Authorization Status
Career Fair
General Tips:
• How to dress
• Be enthusiastic
• Distinguish yourself
• Ask thoughtful questions
• Have your resume ready to show
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Show up early
** Shut off phone
** Hand shake
Eye contact
** Speak clearly
** Be honest
Respect personal space
** Giveaways
Be specific about the type of job you want
Career Fair
The Closing:
• Understand what the next steps are and time frame
• What is their campus presence / interview process?
• Let the company rep know you are interested
• Keep the network alive: You must follow up
Career Fair
Next Day:
• About 25 employers will conduct interviews on
Thursday, September 19 with students identified as
“strong candidates” met at the Career Fair --
• They will “build their own schedules” and directly contact
students of interest to set up an interview time and place.
On Campus Recruiting
Many same players / Unrelated activity:
• Submit resumes on CCNet for every job of interest
for which you are qualified.
• Upcoming Deadlines for On Campus Rcruiting:
– Wednesday, September 11 at 11:59 PM (mostly banks)
– Thursday, September 12 at 11:59 PM (mostly banks)
– Thursday, September 19 at 11:59 PM
– Monday, September 23 at 11:59 PM
– Every Monday Night Thereafter at 11:59 PM
Questions