OMG YAY I got a job offer! Wait, I only have 5 days to respond? I have interviews in a couple weeks, that’s not enough time! If this happened to you recently, don’t fret! The CDC is to help you with all your job offer and negotiations issues and concerns. This is actually pretty common […]
You did it! You landed that job/internship/co-op of your dreams and it’s smooth sailing from here! Except…now what? Here’s a few tips for how to prepare and make the most of your experience. What to wear Odds are the hiring manager will let you know what dress code you should follow. If not, you can […]
Now that my paper-electronic-CDR is signed and there is only one PowerPoint between me and the end of the year, I guess that senior year really is coming to an end. While I’m not yet sure what comes next, I know that the people I met and the experiences I had at WPI have set […]
Today marks one week until the last day of classes and the end of the 2017-2018 school year. I’ve learned a lot about professional development, advising, and most importantly blogging, and hope everyone has something fun, functional, or both lined up for the summer. To wrap things up, here’s some advice on how to keep […]
Hey all! You have a busy life; between academics and extracurriculars, your job search may have fallen by the wayside. If you’re anything like me, this might be an accurate representation of your current state: I’m here to let you know that that is okay! There is no need to hit the panic button! You […]
Happy April 2nd! Recently, one of our favorite people at the CDC made a change in her own career journey, stepping into the role of Director of WPI’s Academic Resource Center! While Maggie Becker will be dearly missed, we wanted to take a moment on this special day to thank her for her 10 years […]
What’s the most stressful part of the career fair? Is it scrambling to find a nice outfit and dress up? Is it trying to navigate the loud, crowded rec center? Perhaps getting over the nerves of having to remember and deliver an elevator pitch to sell your skills and experiences? If you want all of […]
You did it- you got an interview! All those applications, resumes, and cover letters finally led to an interview. But then you remember: you haven’t interviewed in a long time, or you’ve never interviewed at all. Fret not! The CDC can help! The CDC offers appointments for “Mock Interviews”, which are one-hour appointments during which […]
Hello there! Hope everyone had a great experience at the Spring Career Fair last week. Even after the career fair, you can keep making a great impression with employers and advance your job application. How, you might ask? By writing thank you notes! These are just a few of the benefits of writing thank […]
Don’t look now, but the career fair is tomorrow! Just kidding. It isn’t till Thursday. That’s still awfully close though! Life at WPI moves so fast that events like the fair that seem far off can sneak up in a hurry. If you’ve taken the weekend to prepare, hopefully you’ll be heading into this week […]
The Career Fair is in 10 days! That means you still have over a week to get ready. Here’s a quick breakdown of everything you should know and do before the fair. The Spring 2018 Career Fair is on February 15th, in the Sports and Recreation Center from 12PM to 4PM. You can pre-register for […]
