Texas A&M University offers aerospace engineering undergraduate students several resources to help them prepare for the job search after graduation. Consider taking advantage of some of the following resources recommended by the aerospace engineering advising office:
- Attend the fall and spring career fair hosted by the Student Engineers' Council.
- Develop and maintain a resume (many of the activities listed herein serve as resume builders).
- Get involved in aerospace engineering student organizations and College of Engineering activities. Seek leadership positions within these organizations.
- Join the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and attend AIAA Student Chapter events, which often include presentations from industry.
- Attend semi-annual Capstone Design Reviews and use the opportunity to chat with industry representatives.
- Visit Texas A&M's Career Center and utilize their resources and services to help you with the job search process.
- Participate in internship and co-operative education (co-op) opportunities with industry and government.
- Read and review AIAA material (online and magazines) and visit trade publications such as Aviation Week and online news for aerospace industry awareness.
- Read notices from the aerospace engineering advising office (email distribution via listserv). These messages often contain job announcements from industry and government-related meetings.
- Attend aerospace engineering town halls and department outreach activities.
- Seek meetings with faculty members to learn about their experiences.
- Participate in research, summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and Study Abroad. You are highly encouraged to participate in research which leads to publications and/or conference presentations with you as a co-author. You may discuss this further with your faculty mentor.
- Seek relevant summer employment opportunities within engineering.
- Become aware of our aerospace history and community, industry and government.
- Consider furthering your education and development through graduate school (engineering or other professions).