Networking

1st Day on the Job!

Filed in Finding a Job, From the Staff, Life at WPI, Networking by on April 27, 2018 0 Comments
1st Day on the Job!

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 […]

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Avatar (The James Cameron one not the airbending one) but for Job Searching

Filed in Career Fair, Finding a Job, Networking by on March 26, 2018 0 Comments
Avatar (The James Cameron one not the airbending one) but for Job Searching

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 […]

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Keeping Up With Handshake

Filed in Finding a Job, Networking by on November 27, 2017 2 Comments

At the end of the term, after taking a few days to recover from final exams and project submissions, I always set aside some time to sit down and make sure my resume, Handshake, and LinkedIn reflect the most recent work I’ve done. I know it can be a hassle to make sure everything is […]

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Can I Network with Family & Friends???

Filed in Finding a Job, From the Staff, Life at WPI, Networking by on November 20, 2017 1 Comment
Can I Network with Family & Friends???

Picture this – You’re home from school for a holiday and surrounded by family & friends. You’re all catching up with each other, and odds are you get asked a few of these popular questions: “So, how’s school going?” “Hey, what’s your major again?” “Any new projects you’re working on?” “What do you want to […]

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