Junior Year Preparing your applications

1. Take up an internship (or a few) over the course of your study

2. Make an appointment with your Career Coach to consult them about the potential industries you are keen on joining

3. Narrow your search by eliminating areas you are uninterested in and focus on your top three industries

4. Read up on application requirements and hiring timelines of your interested industries and organisations

5. Check out full-time job opportunities on GEMS weekly

8. Research more company & industry insights via Infobase Books!

9. Start compiling testimonials and references

11. Work on and practise a personal elevator pitch

6. Start on your technical portfolio early and keep it updated

7. Ensure that your resume is tailored to match the job and industry you want

10. Practise mock interviews with Career Coaches at the Career Development Centre

12. Leverage on your network – family, friends, and alumni – to seek out job opportunities

Senior Year

Be proactive and prepare for life beyond SUTD

1. Follow up and apply early for jobs – many companies often review applications on a rolling basis

2. Customise your resume, technical portfolio, and cover letter for each specific job you apply for

5. Aim to get a job six months prior to graduation

3. Schedule a mock interview with your Career Coaches

4. Send a thank-you note after each interview, and follow up on any active applications

6. Actively partake in as many recruitment events as possible (such as Graduate Connect and Interview Accelerator) if you have yet to secure employment

7. Once you have successfully gotten a job, update your Career Coach and take part in the Graduate Employment Survey