Need help as you navigate your career search? EPICS has a number of career preparation resources for SoC students and alumni. Simply click on the link below to begin researching industry career paths or updating your professional assets. You must be registered in Handshake to view the resources below:
Anti-Discrimination Statement
University Statement
Career Path Information and Industry Resources
Arts Administration | Film + Television | Health Communication | Marketing, Advertising + PR | Music Production | Podcasting + Public Radio | Sound + Post Production for TV/Film | Theatre
Handshake Resources
Students | Employers
Individualized Career Plan
EPICS Career Plan
International Student Resources
International Student Guide | OISS
Job + Internship Resources
External Internship Resources | IMPACT Story Worksheet | Internship Expectations for Students | Job Search Action Plan
NCA Career Career Resources
Northwestern Career Advancement’s resource page offers multiple resources and databases for students to research careers.
Resource Sheets
Applicant Tracking Systems | Cover Letters | Demo Reels | Freelancing | First Generation + Lower Income Resources | Headshots | Interviewing | Job Shadowing | Negotiating Offers | Networking + Informational Interviews | Online Networking | Professional Organizations | EPICS Resume Guide | NCA Career Guide | Your Online Brand
Webinars and Career Sessions
View previous workshops and career sessions by logging into Handshake and searching the Resources Page for webinars. Previously recorded webinars are available from April 2020 onwards.
Alumni Database + Alumni Resources
Northwestern Alumni Association | Our.Northwestern | Northwestern Network Mentor Program
EPICS Video Resources
Have a few minutes? Watch our video series 7 Tips on updating your resume and cover letter or tackling the fundamentals of networking. Want to see more videos? Email epics@northwestern.edu with suggestions!
Click any one of the videos below to get started.