Technology

Utilizing technology is a fundamental necessity across all industries and those knowledgeable of it are currently in high demand. Standardizing processes, collecting, protecting, and analyzing data, solving unmet needs, and improving efficiency are all the basic goals of technology implementation.

Job Title Examples:

IT Analyst
Network Engineer
Applications Developer
Computer Information Research Scientist
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
System Architect
Software or Web Developer

Skills Needed:

Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Project Management
Resourcefulness

Find Opportunities

Using IrishCompass, LinkedIn, and ND’s alumni association directory called myND is the best way to start on the networking front.

Job Databases:

Industry Timeline

It is important to note that some of the largest companies tend to recruit more heavily early in fall, though positions continue to be available throughout the year. Smaller and lesser known companies from this industry may not be as active during the standard on-campus recruiting periods. Employers in these fields may operate on a different schedule based on full-time and internship needs.

Applying and Interviewing

Resumes

Your resume will often be the first impression for a potential employer. You want to make sure that your resume is concise, direct, and specific. Ensure that your resume is tailored for the position and for the industry. Highlighting relevant coursework can demonstrate your fit for a particular position. Review our guide on resumes for more information on how to construct one.

Cover Letters

A cover letter introduces you to a potential employer. Use the position description to make specific connections between your skills and experience and what the organization is looking for in a candidate. The cover letter should be concise and well-written—if a potential employer reads your cover letter and is intrigued, they will then read your resume. Your cover letter should not repeat your resume verbatim, but enhance it. Together the cover letter and resume can help land you an interview. Review our guide on cover letters for more information on how to construct one.

Interviewing

Most interviews will contain a mixture of resume based questions (questions about your past experience) and behavioral based questions (your ability to handle prospective situations at work. Most positions will begin with an interview that has a mix of these questions. Review our guide on common interview questions.

Preparation is extremely important for interviews. Research the company/organization, current and previous projects they’ve worked on, and even the people that you’re interviewing with. Knowing the differences between the type of educational program with which you are interviewing and other programs is also extremely beneficial. This will not only help provide talking points but will show your knowledge and genuine interest in the position. Utilize our resources on how to best prepare yourself to excel in your interview.

It’s also important to be aware that preparing a sample lesson plan and/or teaching a sample lesson may be required during the interview process.

Online Resources

Explore:

To get a detailed analysis of tasks, environments, salary, skills, etc. necessary for jobs related to this industry, find out more through the links below.

Hardware Industry

Software Industry

Additional Sector Information from Vault

Additional Sector Information from O*Net

Professional Associations

Campus Resources

Career Counselor:
Chris Washko
Engineering and Innovation Careers Program Manager
Schedule an Appointment

Student Clubs & Organizations:

Professional Societies Student Chapters

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics National Chapter Student Chapter
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers Student Chapter
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Student Chapter
The American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Student Chapter
The Society of Women Engineers Student Chapter

Employer Examples:

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
Apple
Epic Systems
Cisco Systems
Dell Technologies
Facebook
Microsoft

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