Vandy in STEM and Entrepreneurship
Welcome to the Vandy in STEM and Entrepreneurship Career Community! This community encompasses career paths related to data, engineering, environment, research, and technology. Engage with the community to access resources, events, and career advice specific to your industry of interest, to tap into a unique network of alumni and employers, and to find career opportunities!
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-Paresh Patel, Career Coach
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– Bri Jimenez, Employer Relations Specialist
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Drop-In Hours
Do you have industry-specific questions? Drop-in hours are a great place to have your application materials reviewed, understand industry recruiting timelines, and learn how to get connected to top employers in the arts and media industry!
- Coming soon!
Drop-ins are not held when classes are not in session (holiday breaks, exam days, inclement weather, etc).
Resume and Cover Letter
It’s the most common question we get asked: what should these look like? Check out the resources below to see what an actual resume and cover letter can look like for this industry:
FAQs
There’s no single best way to get started and you don’t have to have prior experience to excel in these career paths. A great way to begin is by looking for opportunities to get involved and develop relevant skills. For example, check out student organizations, on-campus research opportunities, and skill building platforms.
For technical roles, employers like to see relevant experiences and skills. While prior internships are helpful, if you’re just beginning, enhance your resume by adding relevant courses, student organizations, and technical skills (even introductory knowledge). Networking with alumni and industry professionals is also a helpful way to learn more about career paths and potentially receive referrals which can lead to interview opportunities.
Generally speaking, large companies begin the recruiting process in early-fall semester while medium, small, and start-up companies may not ramp up recruiting until mid-/late-fall semester and spring semester.