Master of Computer and Information Technology

Career Services

MCIT Online students have access to a range of career and networking opportunities throughout their time in the program. The list below is only the start as there are more initiatives planned for the future. At the helm is Penn Engineering’s Associate Director of Professional Development and Networking, whose goal it is to prepare students for the next stage in their career.

Networking

• Virtual opportunities such as small group sessions organized by area of interest and extracurricular project pitches

• In-person opportunities including annual on-campus events

• Robust Slack community for current students to interact

• Private LinkedIn group for all MCIT Online students & alumni

• Penn Alumni Directory (QuakerNet)

• Alumni Clubs located around the world

Personal one-on-one career advising

When a student has completed the core courses in the curriculum they become eligible for personal one-on-one career advising with the Associate Director of Professional Development and Networking. These appointments occur virtually and include the some of the following topics:

• Mapping career goals

• Cover letter

• Internship search

• Job search

• Networking

• Professional communication

• Personal branding

• Resume

Professional Development Skill Building

• Monthly Zoom sessions on foundational themes such as Internship Search, Job Search, Offer Negotiation, International Job Search, etc.

• Live-streamed alumni interviews

• Monthly insights and current events from Associate Director of Professional Development and Networking

Job Boards and Online Subscriptions

• Handshake - Access to extensive job boards, internship reviews from 700+ member schools, virtual events

• CareerShift, Goinglobal, Interview Stream, etc.

To learn more about tips for breaking into the tech industry, watch a webinar with Penn's Associate Director of Professional Development and Networking.