STEM Connect Industry Guide: Electrical Engineering
Your Guide to Pursuing Career Opportunities in Electrical Engineering
Hiring Timeline for Electrical Engineering
Intern at Big Tech
Applications open August, Google STEP due September, Meta (Facebook) stays open
Banking/
Consulting
Apply August- October
Intern at GE
Recruits September
REU Submissions
Apply Late December- Early January
Startup Internships
Look February- May
Apply for Funding
Yale Grants Application Deadlines February – March
Start your Journey by Following the steps below:
Prepare
- Prepare your resume and cover letter: review the resume and cover letter samples
- Create/update your LinkedIn profile
Get Involved
- Join Yale student organizations like the Yale Chapter of the Institute of Electric and Electronics Engineers and Yale Women and Gender Minorities in CS (WGiCS)
- Attend the Grace Hopper Conference (apply through WGiCS)
- Stay up to date with Industry News by subscribing to industry news sources
Use your Network
- Utilize Yale Career Link to view upcoming recruiting events and job/internship opportunities currently available to Yale Applicants
- Utilize Yale Career Link resources:
- Peer Networking Lists: see where recent undergrads and grads have interned by going to Resources/ Career Library and lookin at the YC Class List, or YC Summer Experiences spreadsheets
- Employer Directory for Recruiter Contacts: See if Yale has a direct contact with a company of interest by searching in Yale Career Link Employers/ Employer Directory
- Utilize Yale Career Link resources:
- Join Cross Campus to network with Alumni from the Yale Alumni Association
- Reach out to faculty you know or have worked for to connect you to their contacts in companies and fields of interest.
Get Advice
- Meet with the Office of Career Strategy:
- Meet with a Career Advisor to learn about jobs and career paths in Electrical Engineering
- Have your resume and cover letter reviewed
- Schedule a workshop for your club or organization
