An Electrical Engineering Career Guide
Electrical Engineering Industry Guide

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