Building Resume as Unemployed Student

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>This is my first post so bear with me if it is formatted incorrectly or in the wrong section of the site.</p>

<p>I am going into my 5 year as a mechanical engineering student and, unfortunately, was unable to find a summer job. I'm worried about having a gap in my resume, and furthermore, not having an internship on under my belt before graduation.</p>

<p>Are there any independent undertakings to fill this gap in my resume that would also be beneficial in my future career hunt?</p>

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<p>Since you’re a mech-E student, have you done any research with say a professor? If you haven’t, look for some research opportunities.</p>

<p>Also try going after job shadowing opportunities, these don’t pay but are very valuable. Contact some local small mech-E companies and you’re on your way.</p>

<p>These will help a bit. But more importantly it’s how you present yourself that is the most important.</p>