Finding a Job
Finding Jobs Closer To Home Or School
We’ve all heard the common, and understandable, dilemma that can hinder many WPI students in their job search: they need a job close to home or WPI. Whether it’s for health, family, financial, or other commitments, there are a number of links that keep people within a certain vicinity for their potential work opportunities. Thankfully, […]
Term Planning For Career Interests
Alright, back to the WPI grind – classes, organizations, jobs, and…right! A social life. With all of that coming up quickly and filling our Outlook Calendars, it might be tough to find time for applying to companies and job opportunities. But, by starting this week to create a term plan,that challenge becomes much more attainable. Here […]
That Dress Is Too Fancy
Hey! Did you ever write a cover letter??? (confused on why I titled about a dress? keep reading you’ll see) I wrote a cover letter over break! It was pretty difficult but I hope it ends up working out. Writing a Cover letter is an awesome way to show an employer just how sincere you […]
Keeping Communication Until The Next Round
The thought’s always on a student’s mind when he/she really wants that one internship or full-time position: “When should I follow up?” Furthermore, “HOW should I follow up?” While there are different answers to this question, here are a few steps that I have taken in the past, which have proven to be particularly helpful: […]
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Hey Blog buddies!!! There is just about a week left in A term and that’s a good thing. I can’t wait for break. I want to spend a bulk of my time looking for jobs. Of course, I am not pushing everything off until break.The fulltime job search is off and running. I have a […]
How To Make Strides On Fall Break
As final project deadlines and exams approach next week, most students cannot wait for Fall Break! I know I’m feeling that itch as well. BUT! A smart move would be to put aside a couple days in the Break that you can crank out more of your job search, whether it be for full-time or […]
Free time??????? What to do with it?
Hey! So like it’s pretty deep into A term. Some people are drowning in work, floating around in free time or somewhere in between. I know where I am and I know where I should be….. Get this… They’re not the same place. I am thinking I will kick it into high gear and start […]
Broaden Your Horizons
This past week I’ve witnessed so many of my friends receiving letters, emails, and phone calls about an interview and I am so happy for all of them!! I was even talking to one of my friends when he suddenly received a phone call from Kansas…Random, right? It ended up being a company that asked […]
The Right Job!
Hi Everyone, We’re in the middle of another week, we have almost two weeks left, and my break is over. I did so little work last week I don’t think I count as a WPI student anymore. It was great, all I had to do was focus on school and work, and didn’t think about […]
Nailing Your Job Interview
So maybe your interview didn’t go as planned… or maybe you didn’t know what to say… No worries, this is normal! Interviews can be nerve racking and intimidating at many times. All you have to do is learn from your past mistakes and PRACTICE for your next interview. How do you do that? Reflect on those questions that you […]
