9 Tips to Turn Networking Contacts Into Meaningful Relationships, From a Serial Connector

The goal in any meaningful relationship is to give it depth. That’s what my book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships, is all about. Of course, not every networking contact has …

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Advice from the WashU Center for Career Engagement: Tapping into Professional Organizations

Professional associations are an often-overlooked way to combine career exploration and networking. Most professions have several related professional associations, and many are open to students (and even have student membership rates).

Professional association websites often offer mentor programs, professional development …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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How to Interview with Your Whole Self

It's natural that interviewing can sometimes feel unnatural, as it can often be difficult to know “who you're supposed to be” during an interview. You might think that you need to interview in a certain way and try to be …

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The Best Way To Answer Engineering Interview Questions

Want to know the secret to answering the toughest engineering interview questions? The key to the best answers is crafting the perfect PITCH.

You are so excited because you just landed an interview for an engineering job. But then, reality …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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College And Career Advice From A Successful Engineer

Did you know on average Tesla produces 900 Model 3 cars per day? Manufacturing engineers play a pivotal role in achieving this impressive number. They are responsible for everything from determining how the car and the components will be made …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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Career Resources

WashU’s Center for Career Engagement has partnered with Exponent, a platform designed to help students excel in technical interviews for …

WashU CNX is a mentor-focused online community where you can build connections with fellow students, alumni, and friends of the university …