How to Pitch Your Value in Interviews

In interviews, one of the most important things you need to do is persuasively communicate how you can add value—to the company and to the specific team. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to do this, largely because it’s hard to know …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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4 Types of Networking Emails—and How to Write Them

The more time that passes after you meet people for the first time—either in person or virtually—the harder it is to remember them. This is why, when you’re job searching, it’s important to take notes after meeting someone new. It’s also …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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10 Remote Job Interview Questions You’ve Got to Be Ready to Answer

Ask anyone who’s transitioned from working in an office to working from home and they’ll tell you: It’s not the same. While working from home comes with some undeniable luxuries (like no commute and the ability to work in your …

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10 Influential Women in Engineering

One hundred and forty years ago, on February 16, 1880, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers was founded by leading U.S. industrialists, educators, technical journalists, designers, shipbuilders, military engineers, and inventors. All men.

It wasn’t until 1918, when Kate Gleason …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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4 Tips for Reapplying to a Company That Rejected You

Rejection is a part of life. You see an attractive potential partner, so you ask that individual out. Sometimes you get a yes, sometimes a no. In high school, maybe you tried out for the school musical or basketball team. …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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Career Resources

WashU has partnered with Exponent, a platform designed to help students excel in technical interviews for roles in software engineering, …

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