Career Fair
Job Hunting Through Networking
Hey Everyone!! So two weeks ago I went to the Life Sciences Career Fair. I talked to a few companies and gave out some resumes. It was a pretty good event, I had some good conversations with employers but I wasn’t sure if it would come to anything. One company I spoke with informed me that they had already hired […]
One Stop Shopping…All Your Career Fair Prep Needs
Hey Everyone! This week has been crazy. It’s February vacation is here (and with that brings a lot of visitors). Also the CAREER FAIR is TOMORROW! AHHH sooo close! I’m spending today looking up companies that are coming, polishing and printing out my resume, and practicing my elevator pitch. I thought I’d set this blog […]
Back from IQP…and Heading to a Virtual Career Fair!
Hey Everyone!!! I’m finally back from IQP in South Africa and I have to say, between all the snow days and actually having homework again, it’s been difficult to get back into the swing of things. I miss the beautiful views, relaxing beaches, and especially the traveling…But I am happy to be back to see […]
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Hey Everyone!! I hope all of you had a fantastic time at the Fall Career Fair, I know I did! Hopefully you read my last blog and so now you are prepared and have business cards for all employers you met with. If you didn’t grab business cards, forgot, or the employers didn’t hand them […]
I Got 190 Problems but Finding A Job Ain’t One
On a scale from 1 to Wow, the career fair yesterday was wow .With over 190 Companies finding a job, co-op and internship opportunities became significantly easier. It seemed like every student had a chance to work the career fair and create a relationship with employers. I personal created a short and precise list of […]
Gianna’s Company Research Cheat Sheet
Hey everyone!!! A question a lot of my friends have been asking me is, “Gianna, how do you prepare for the career fair?” Well of course I get my resume critiqued, practice my elevator pitch and find something cute to wear (I got a new suit that I’m extremely excited about). But I also research […]
Career Fair Networking
Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It’s the week of September 15th, and you know what that means…the Fall Career Fair is only ONE day away! I finished my internship only a month ago and what!? I have to go through the internship application process again? So soon? Yes! Some companies will actually start to hire interns in the […]
Last Minute Career Fair Checklist!
Hey Everyone! I hope A term so far is going well! I can’t believe it but next Wednesday, September 17th, is that day all of you have been waiting for…that’s right, the Fall Career Fair! I just wanted to prepare a checklist to make sure all of you were ready to go out and meet employers. […]
An Introduction, a Story, and a Tip
Hi everyone! My name is Gianna Terravecchia and I’m so excited to be a new Peer Advisor for the CDC for the end of this year and the whole upcoming year! I am a sophomore Chemical Engineering major here at WPI and I love it! I love of my classes and professors. I’m not a huge fan of […]
Thank YOU, Employers!
The Career Fair has come and gone, and I’m sure you’re waiting and anticipating those call backs from employers. Don’t be a sitting duck. Be proactive and contact them! I’ve drafted a thank you email for each company that I talked to at the Career Fair, thanking them for their time and for speaking […]
