Northeastern University Career Toolkit
Start Here – Essential Resources
- Employer Engagement and Career Design
Northeastern’s central career services hub for Career Design programs, coaching labs, Career Studio drop-ins, employer events, career fairs, Talent Connect, Husky Treks, and job/co-op preparation.
- Student Career Resources
Student-facing programs and services for exploring career interests, setting career goals, preparing applications, and navigating job, co-op, and internship searches.
- NUworks Job & Co-op Portal
Northeastern’s main platform for co-op, internship, and employment opportunities, as well as employer engagement and recruiting resources.
- D’Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center
Dedicated career support for D’Amore-McKim graduate business students and alumni, including career strategy, advising, job search support, networking, and employer connections.
1. Career Advising & Coaching
▼- Employer Engagement and Career Design
University-wide career office offering coaching, Career Studio drop-ins, career fairs, employer programs, job/co-op search resources, and career exploration support.
- Student Resources
Central student page for career programs and services designed to help students explore interests and achieve professional goals.
- First-Year Undergraduate Career Resources
Guidance for first-year students on getting started with Career Design, NUworks, NUsource, career exploration, and early preparation for co-op and internships.
- D’Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center
Graduate business career advisors help students and alumni with career strategy, personal growth, network-building, and job search preparation.
- Alumni Career Help
Career coaching and advancement resources for Northeastern alumni. Alumni within seven years of graduation can continue using the Career Design Office.
2. Career Exploration & Discovery
▼- Career Design Home
Use Northeastern’s Career Design resources to begin career exploration, prepare for co-op and career opportunities, and connect with relevant programs and events.
- Career Communities and Resources
Browse Northeastern career resources by topic, including career exploration, resumes, interviews, networking, job search, and co-op preparation.
- Job, Co-op and Internship Search
Guidance for students searching for internships, co-ops, or full-time roles, beginning with identifying and communicating qualifications.
- D’Amore-McKim Career Development
Business career support helping students consider career fields and academic programs while building assets for the job search.
3. Resume & Cover Letter Development
▼- Career Resources Library
Browse career guides and resources for resumes, cover letters, professional communication, networking, interviewing, and the job/co-op search.
- Career Studio Drop-Ins
Career Studio drop-ins are listed as part of Career Design support and can help students with application materials and quick career questions.
- Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
Northeastern Writing Center page pointing students toward Career Development resources for resumes, CVs, cover letters, interviewing, and graduate school materials.
- D’Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center Resources
Graduate business career services include career management planning, job search support, and relationship-building with employer partners.
4. Interview Preparation
▼- Interview Preparation
Northeastern’s interview preparation resource highlights Big Interview, which combines expert video lessons with interactive interview practice.
- Big Interview
Online platform for practicing interviews, reviewing lessons, and preparing for behavioral, industry-specific, and role-specific questions.
- Career Design Events
Career workshops and events include sessions on resumes, professional communication, interview preparation, job search skills, and employer engagement.
- Silicon Valley Career Resources
Example of Northeastern campus-level career programming that directs students to university-wide Career Design online resources and campus career resources.
5. Networking & Employer Connections
▼- Employer Engagement and Career Design Events
Browse workshops, employer events, info sessions, career fairs, and professional development programming.
- Employers at Northeastern
Northeastern’s employer engagement model connects students with employers through Connect, Engage, and Educate phases.
- Talent Connect
Signature Career Design programming that helps students connect with employers and career opportunities.
- Husky Treks
Signature career exploration program referenced by Northeastern Career Design for connecting students with industries, employers, and alumni perspectives.
- NUsource Alumni Network
Northeastern’s alumni networking platform for connecting with alumni for advice, mentorship, informational conversations, and professional exploration.
6. Job, Co-op & Internship Search
▼- NUworks
Primary Northeastern platform for co-op, internship, and job postings, plus employer recruiting activity and career resources.
- Job, Co-op and Internship Search
Career Design guidance for students searching for internships, co-ops, and jobs.
- Cooperative Education at D’Amore-McKim
Undergraduate business students may complete up to two co-ops over a four-year plan and can go on co-op after completing three academic terms and pre-co-op requirements.
- Co-op for Employers
Overview of Northeastern co-op as an experiential learning model, with students working in their profession for four, six, or eight-month periods.
- D’Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center Job Search Support
Graduate business career support for students and alumni seeking jobs, internships, employer connections, and professional growth opportunities.
7. Professional Development & Workshops
▼- Career Design Events Calendar
Upcoming workshops, info sessions, employer events, career fairs, and other programming to help students prepare for the job search and explore career interests.
- Career Design Resources
Resource library covering career planning, professional communication, networking, interviews, resumes, job search, co-op search, and career readiness topics.
- D’Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center
Business-focused career programming, advising, networking, and job search support for graduate students and alumni.
- Graduate Career Center Resources
Career management planning and job search resources for D’Amore-McKim MBA and master’s students and alumni.
8. Career Data & Outcomes
▼- D’Amore-McKim Career Outcomes
Career outcomes for D’Amore-McKim MBA and graduate business students, including employment outcomes and job opportunity support.
- D’Amore-McKim Key Statistics & Rankings
Business school statistics including retention, co-op employer reach, six-year completion, and post-graduation outcomes.
- Cooperative Education at D’Amore-McKim
Details on undergraduate business co-op structure, eligibility, timing, and experiential learning pathway.
- Northeastern Co-op for Employers
Northeastern co-op overview describing four, six, or eight-month professional work experiences and the university’s nationally recognized co-op model.
Key Data
- D’Amore-McKim First-Year Retention 96% Fall 2024 first-year retention rate
- D’Amore-McKim Co-op Employers 600+ Co-op employers in nearly 60 countries and more than 110 cities
- Six-Year Completion 94% Nearly 94% of undergraduates completed degree requirements in six years or less
- Post-Graduation Outcome 92% Students who reported data were working full time or enrolled in graduate school within nine months
- Co-op Duration 4, 6, or 8 months Typical Northeastern professional co-op work periods
Contact Employer Engagement and Career Design
Location: Lower Level, Cullinane Hall, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Location: D’Amore-McKim School of Business Graduate Career Center: Boston campus career support for graduate business students
Additional Location: Northeastern global campus career resources vary by campus and program
Phone: 617.373.2430
Appointments: Schedule Now
Employer Engagement and Career Design
D’Amore-McKim Graduate Career Center
D’Amore-McKim Key Statistics & Rankings
Northeastern’s career ecosystem is built around experiential learning, co-op, employer engagement, and lifelong career design. Start with Career Design, NUworks, and school-specific advisors to connect exploration, preparation, and professional experience.