Graduate school is an exciting journey filled with opportunities to deepen your expertise, build your professional network, and launch or advance your career. As a master’s student, you’re uniquely positioned to take advantage of both academic resources and real-world connections to shape your professional future. Whether you’re exploring career options, seeking internships, or preparing for your next big role, career development during graduate school is about more than just finding a job—it’s about building the skills, confidence, and vision needed to thrive in your chosen field. This page features articles, resources, alumni, job market statistics, and events to assist you with career development during your Master’s program.

Soft Skills | 4 Ways to Get Noticed During the Job Search

If you’re applying for jobs in the social-impact sector, you’ve likely already noticed that there is a tremendous diversity of opportunities. As you browse all of the options, it’s worthwhile to consider not only which technical skills you’ll need to …

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State of the software engineering job market in 2026

Engineering at Large…
A deep dive into today’s tech jobs market, with exclusive data on software engineering jobs, the AI engineering boom, whether AI engineering is “replacing” software engineering hiring, and more

Gergely Orosz and Jessica Salmon

May 26, 2026

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By Dave Ferris
Dave Ferris Consultant | School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
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Top Resume Skills Employers Want to See in 2026

According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2025 survey, nearly 90% of employers look for problem-solving skills on student resumes, while almost 80% look for teamwork skills.

Your resume is where you show employers what you can do, from your work experience …

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Transferable Skills 101: Definition, Examples, and How to Build Yours in 2026

Even if you haven’t had your first professional job, you’ve likely built transferable skills through internships, volunteering, classes, and extracurriculars. These skills can transfer from one role to another and include soft skills like collaboration and problem-solving, as well as …

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Resources

Today, your career exploration can take place anywhere in the world.

We know the job/internship search process can be challenging, …

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Career training platform for Master’s students: Leverage your education into a career!

For students in graduate school, now is the time to start establishing connections that will help you further your career …

Looking to take your degree and career plans to the next level? Use this MyGradMap tool to make your own customized …

90% of Fortune 500 Companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage high volumes of job applications. ATS will electronically scan …

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