Career Preparation Hub

Landing your dream engineering job doesn't happen by chance—it happens through preparation.

Whether you're pursuing your first internship, preparing for technical interviews, or crafting a resume that stands out to both recruiters and applicant tracking systems (ATS), this page gives you proven frameworks and actionable checklists prepared for you from the Dean's Leadership Board, a team of alumni and industry leaders who bring their expertise and knowledge for your success.

Your engineering skills are valuable and in-demand—now learn how to showcase them effectively and turn opportunities into offers.

If you're a current student searching for an internship or a recent graduate landing your first full-time role, download the DLB (Dean's Leadership Board) Career Toolkit. Developed by the Dean's Leadership Board, this app guides you through all four stages of your job search — resume, interview, follow-up, and offer. Check off items as you complete them, track progress across all four phases and access the original DLB handouts offline.

Whether you're preparing for your first internship or pursuing full-time opportunities, it's your comprehensive guide to landing the role you want. Useful when you're traveling for an interview, working through prep on the go, or just want everything in one place on your phone.

The app is free, contains no ads, and collects no personal data.

Quality CV (Resume) Preparation Checklist: A step-by-step guide to building an ATS-optimized, results-focused resume that passes automated screening systems and captures the attention of hiring managers with quantifiable achievements.

Elevator Pitch Preparation Guide: Learn to craft and deliver a compelling 30-60 second introduction that sparks interest in who you are, what you do, and the unique value you bring to potential employers or connections.

Engineering Interview Preparation Checklist: A comprehensive timeline-based checklist covering everything from company research and mock interviews to day-of strategies and post-interview follow-up to maximize your interview success.

Follow-Up Skills & Closing the Deal Checklist (NEW): A practical guide to the post-interview phase — strategic thank-you notes, status check-ins, and turning a strong interview into an offer through professional, persistent follow-up.

I Have the Job — What’s Next Checklist (NEW): Your guide to evaluating, negotiating, and accepting an offer — from comparing total compensation packages to navigating start-date conversations and setting yourself up to thrive in your first 90 days.