Customer Story
How Northeastern University strengthens career readiness with hands-on skills assessments
Challenge
Northeastern University is recognized globally for its experiential learning model, which integrates classroom study with real-world professional experience. However, ensuring consistent skills assessment and interview readiness across a large, diverse student population remained a challenge. Northeastern sought a way to help students demonstrate job readiness through authentic, industry-aligned assessments used by top employers.
Solution
Partnering with CodeSignal, Northeastern introduced standardized skills assessments and AI-powered practice environments that mirror real-world technical interviews. By integrating these tools into academic and experiential learning pathways, students gain early exposure to the same platforms and expectations they will encounter during their co-op and full-time hiring processes. Faculty and staff use this feedback to better support each student’s development—ensuring they are ready when it counts.
Results
This collaboration deepened Northeastern’s position as a leader in connecting education to employability. Students benefit from hands-on, industry-relevant preparation, while faculty gain insights to personalize learning and strengthen outcomes. The partnership reinforces Northeastern’s commitment to closing the gap between academic experience and career readiness.
Key objectives
Early student exposure to industry-standard assessment tools
Strengthened alignment between course work, co-op, and employer expectations
Data-driven insights to guide skill development and readiness
Enhanced student confidence and preparedness for real-world interviews