A professional staff member is on duty each day for immediate assistance in case of emergency. Advance enrollment is requested for most groups and workshops. The Office of Career Planning and Development is an active partner in the transition from school to career. At the office, students of all class years receive individual guidance as they explore their career options, seek noncredit internships, or pursue a job search. Training sessions teach them how to market themselves through resumes and cover letters, coach them in interview skills, and suggest effective networking and search strategies.
Field trips offer students an in-depth view into industries and organizations.
The office maintains a resource center with a library, an electronic resume service linking students with sponsors and employers, and a job posting program on the Internet. A recruiting program brings representatives from business, industry, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to campus. Hopkins alumni can often be helpful contacts. Students may access the Alumni Career Network, a nationwide database of graduates who stand ready to offer career information. The Career Symposium and the Engineering Career Night bring Hopkins graduates back to campus to discuss career opportunities and trends in a broad range of fields.