There are a number of ways that you can help your student be successful while at Rose-Hulman and after graduation.
Encourage your student to stop by the Career Services office. We have an Early Career Development Specialist who works specifically with freshmen, building their career skills and setting goals.
Ask to see your student's resume. We encourage students to always keep an updated copy of their resume in our Handshake system, where we post opportunities for internships, co-ops, and full-time work. Asking to see their resume not only encourages them to keep it updated but lets you take a peek at what they've been working on!
Become familiar with our website and services. We promote everything we have to offer, including upcoming events and fairs, but our busy students may overlook things. If you also know about upcoming events, you can encourage them to participate.
Below are some of our activities and ways we assist students. We hope with this information, students will be able to prepare, attend, and engage!
Recruitment
Recruitment starts very early at Rose-Hulman and the students need to be ready!
Career Fairs - All located in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- October 2, 2024, Career Fair #1 – Largest fair of the academic year – seeking graduating seniors and internships for next summer!
- January 29, 2025 Career Fair #2
- April 23, 2025 Career Fair #3
- Graduate School and Summer Research Fair, October 28, 2024 - Located in the Union 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Classroom attire is appropriate for this fair
How does the student need to prepare?
- Have professional attire (suits preferred)
- Have a polished resume (Career Services can review this – the earlier the better as waiting to the last minute makes it impossible for us to have the time to review your resume)
- Research the company before meeting with them
- Practice your introduction – “30-second Pitch” – Career Services can assist
- Be prepared to interview (some interviews start as early as that evening, the next day, or in the weeks to follow)
- Follow-up with a note to those they communicated with (our office provides blank thank-you cards and will mail them to the student)
- On-Going Employer Presentations – Many employers are on campus to give a presentation before the Career Fair or throughout the academic year.
- We encourage students to attend. It is a way for them to meet in smaller groups and hear information regarding the company or subjects such as “how to ace a technical interview”
- Employers also see which students are interested enough in their company to attend
Job Search - Internship / Post-graduated:
Handshake: On-line database- A repository of internship/post graduate opportunities students can access electronically
- A repository for students to put their resumes that employers can access
- Personal profile the student creates to give employers a quick view of their experience and skills
CareerShift – A search engine resource accessible through Handshake
- Students can search for internships / post-graduate opportunities within specific fields or geographic locations
- Also includes contact information such as names, titles, email, and phone numbers
- Has a filter for employers open to international students on an H1b Visa
Other Search Engines: We guide students to Engineerjobs.com, Indeed.com, Glassdoor.com, Zippia.com as well as many others.
Internship and Co-ops:
Most majors at Rose-Hulman don’t require students to complete an internship or co-op experience—but we certainly do recommend it. Not only does the experience allow them to apply their classroom knowledge to real projects, but it also gives them a head start on the competition when they seek their first job upon graduation. Students do not receive academic credit for an internship or co-op job, but it is a paid experience.
What's the difference between an internship and a co-op experience? An internship happens during the summer break, while a co-op experience occurs during the academic year and often includes the summer. The student who participates in a co-op takes a break from the classroom so they can work full-time.
Salary
Average salary for internships: (dependent on location)- Freshmen - $18 - $22 an hour
- Sophomore - $20 - $25 an hour
- Junior - $22 - $30 an hour
- Senior - $23 - $35 an hour
- Housing and/or housing stipends are generally NOT provided
Who should get an internship? All students!
- Freshmen - Approximately 40% of students finishing their freshmen year obtain an internship. Some are not seeking an experience their first summer in which we can suggest career-building alternatives. Not getting an internship at this point does not negatively impact the student.
- The class of 2023 had at least one internship or research experience
For other career resources, refer to the Career Development Guide: RHIT Career Development Guide
Please contact us for further assistance.
Contact:
Email careers@rose-hulman.edu
Phone: 812-877-8475