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Career Services
"Thayer Career Services has been a spectacular resource throughout my Dartmouth career. The entire team has been reassuring and supported my journey. I have the deepest gratitude for the work of TCS."
—Ericka Tomayo-Guevara '24 Th'24
"Thayer Career Services was instrumental in shaping my professional journey. From undergraduate through my graduate studies, I received personalized coaching, job search strategies, and networking resources. The team was always welcoming and thoughtful every step of the way."
—Sandile Dube '19 Th'20 MEM'25
Handshake is the platform used for students and alumni to schedule appointments, search for jobs and internships, and view events. Students must be enrolled in classes to log in to their Handshake account. Please wait about 24 hours after enrolling before logging in. If you are not yet enrolled in classes, please do not attempt to create a Handshake account. If you have questions, please contact our office at engineering.career.services@dartmouth.edu.
Stay connected with Dartmouth Engineering Career Services! Our weekly newsletter brings you handpicked job opportunities from alumni, along with career tips and insights to help you grow professionally.
Expand your professional network by joining our LinkedIn Group. This allows you to closely connect with alumni and see opportunities posted specifically for Thayer students and alumni.
Tap into dozens of events happening daily hosted by our career centers and more.
Thayer Career Services is here to help with the different stages of your professional development. View the sections below to see what resources are available on Handshake.
Thayer Career Services offers customized guidance to all of our students. You can explore your career options by meeting with a career coach.
The Handshakes Career Center Resources Library contains customized guides for:
Thayer Career Services also features a free 'Career Closet' in Rm 113, MacLean ESC providing business clothing donated by Thayer staff and faculty. Take what you like and return when you're done or feel free to keep it!
Learn strategies for securing internships and full-time roles. With resources such as Handshake and LinkedIn, Thayer Career Services will support you through the process.
Networking and connecting with others is an important part of the job and internship search. Visit our resources to learn more about expanding your network.
A portfolio is typically a website that you create, or a PowerPoint (converted into a .pdf) that provides examples of your work and projects. The best portfolio effortlessly highlights your skills, achievements, and intellect.
Example Portfolios
Sean Hammett
William Jewett
Grace Qu
Speak to your career advisor for advice on how to create your unique portfolio!
Networking is one of the best methods to supplement your internship or job search. If you do it right, you'll optimize your chances of landing an ideal job and expand your professional friends along the way. Dartmouth has a fantastic alumni network available to you through Dartmouth Connect.
Check out Thayer's Networking Guidelines in the Handshake Resource Library!
LinkedIn is one of the main platforms used to network and find opportunities. Learn how to build your profile and network.
Check out Thayer's LinkedIn guidelines and connect with Thayer LinkedIn Groups.
Professional Associations
Review and join professional organizations that can help you expand your network and learn more about your field.
Making the decision to go to graduate school is one that takes time and careful planning. No matter where you are in the process, use this site to find information, advice, tips, and resources. Visit our resources on Handshake to learn more.
View our Graduate Fellowships & Scholarships spreadsheet to search and sort a comprehensive list of scholarships and fellowships for all fields of study, including Dartmouth-specific awards.
The job search takes significant time and effort. We understand that international students face unique challenges and we're here to support you through each step. To get started, schedule an appointment with Keriann Niles, associate director of Dartmouth's Office of Visa and Immigration Services. You can learn about the best resources, tools, and strategies to ensure you are set up for success in the United States.
Rm 113, MacLean Engineering Sciences Center (ESC)
engineering.career.services@dartmouth.edu
+1 (603) 646-0630
