Professional Development Advising

Professional development advisors help you navigate the transition from student to professional engineer. They can help you identify co-op and internship opportunities, build your resume, practice interviewing, explore career options and plan your path after graduation. Whether you’re looking for your first internship or figuring out what kind of engineering career you want, professional development advising gives you the support and resources you need.

What Professional Development Advising Offers

Co-op & Internship Support

Identify opportunities that match your interests, navigate the application process and prepare for employer conversations

Co-Op & Internships

Resume & Interview Prep

Build professional resumes, practice elevator pitches and prepare for technical and behavioral interviews

Resume & Interview Prep

Career Exploration

Explore different engineering career paths, industry options and graduate school opportunities

Department-Specific Advising

Some departments offer additional professional development resources tailored to their discipline. For example, electrical and computer engineering students can access co-op information specific to electrical and computer engineering roles. Check with your department for resources and advising support beyond the college-level professional development office.

Find Your Advisor

Ready to Start Career Planning?

Professional development advisors can help you build your resume, identify opportunities and prepare for the next step in your engineering career.

Linda Thurman

Director for Student Professional Development and Employer Relations

Career & Co-op Advisor

lthurman@charlotte.edu

704-687-5024

EPIC 1170

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