Tag: Internships
Here’s to a New Beginning!
Hey WPI! My name is Omesh Kamat and I am a new Peer Advisor (currently in training) at the CDC. I am a sophomore at WPI, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science. I am also involved in a lot of things on campus. I am a Resident Advisor on Riley […]
Procrastination is Golden!
It’s finals week! Again 🙁 ! It sometimes feels as if everything wrong happens all in the same week. You have finals, you realize you don’t have a summer/full time job yet, you realize you haven’t talked to your family in a few weeks and they’re not very happy about it, and everything seems to be falling […]
What’s For Dinner?
YOOOOOOOOOOOOO Welcome back to WPI. I finally just settled in for C term… my last term ever! I wanted to share some of my experiences from winter break. Of course I plan on writing about only the coolest stuff but smashing everything together for one blog seemed a bit too much for me… so stay […]
Market Yourself & Take Advantage of LinkedIn
Hello Everyone, Hope you had a great thanksgiving and got lots of rest. We’re back to help you in your job search! On that note, do you know what LinkedIn is? Have you heard of it? LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network and it is free to use .It’s a great tool you can […]
The Search is Over : GE 2014
Greetings everyone, About three weeks ago, I received some great news from General Electric. GE extended me an offer to work for them in the upcoming Summer of 2014 as an EID Intern! How awesome is that! After giving it some thought, exploring my options, and talking to my friends and family, I decided to accept the […]
Several Job Opportunities and How To Choose The Right One
For those that truly push for opportunities in their job search, it isn’t uncommon to be found with two or more job offers presented to them. However, most companies extend the offers with the sincere hope that those candidates go to work for them, and put a limited window of time to decide and sign […]
#Hireme…Please?
Today everyone is so attached to their electronic devices – phones, iPods, tablets, laptops…The list goes on and on. Pretty much everyone I know has a Facebook, some have Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. But did you ever think you could use these social media sites to find a job? There are so many opportunities for jobs […]
Defining Yourself Through The Resume
In today’s fast-paced and competitive job application environment, the average time an employer glazes over each resume is about 10 seconds. Checking for buzz words, the quality of the content on the page, and how extensive experience is on applicants’ credentials, among other important factors. But how can someone know if you’re a great fit […]
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, […]
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 […]
