-: So, definitely, I think NJIT prepares one very well
with the chemical engineering degree.
So, that's the degree I pursued
and I proceeded with the Honors College.
So, I think the classes we took were a good mix
of math, science, engineering courses,
not to mention the humanities,
economics, and project management,
all of which, I feel, play a critical role.
So, definitely do well in school would be my starting point.
The other piece I would mention
is do an internship or a co-op if you can manage that.
I think that's really valuable experience
because nothing beats that, you know, one-on-one contact
and the experience that you gain in an industry job.
So, definitely, that would be another one.
The third one, I would say, is any kind of like,
on-campus activities that you could get involved in,
like honor societies.
We have Omega Chi Epsilon, for example,
the Engineering Honor Society,
or some of the other clubs and organizations.
I think those are really valuable experiences as well.
A lot of these companies, you know,
they start recruiting in the fall timeframe,
so that would be a good timeframe to become really active.
Many times, people wait until the summer timeframe
or like, early January, February.
At that point, they lose that opportunity.
So, I know on our on-campus recruiting activities,
we kind of mention that.
Start early,
definitely take advantage of the Career Center here.
They prepare you well for your interviews.
We have mock interview sessions and others
with, actually, industry leaders.
So, they give you a real flavor of what it's like
to be interviewed with someone who may be
there on campus recruiting the following week.
So, I think, definitely take advantage
of all those resources that are available here at NJIT.