Archive for April, 2016
Welcome: Class of 2015 Outcomes Report
Happy Spring from the WPI Career Development Center! As we prepare to graduate another class into our alumni network, we have some exciting news to share about the Class of 2015. We survey each year’s graduates starting in September of their final year through six months after graduation. Each graduate is asked to report his […]
Federal Government Rules in Favor of OPT Extension for STEM Graduates
In the last edition of our employer newsletter, we reviewed some of the benefits employers gain by hiring employees from the international student population at WPI. Since then, the Federal Government has issued a new ruling that will allow international students on F-1 visas to work for longer periods of time in the United States […]
NACE Article Highlight – Effective Campus Branding
Companies of all sizes must be conscious of how they convey their brands on college campuses. Here at WPI, we have many conversations with employers about the best ways to develop brand awareness in a college population that is consistently turning over. A recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) shed […]
Recruiter’s Toolbox: Free Student Resume Database Trial
While our recruiting events have quieted down for the season, employers can still use a great tool to identify candidates for full-time, co-op, or summer positions. WPI’s student resume database houses resumes of current students and recent alumni who have opted to be included. Employers may purchase access to the database for a period of […]
News Bulletins
Project Presentation Day The Major Qualifying Project is the senior capstone project completed by every WPI undergraduate. It is a professional-level design or research experience that students usually undertake in teams. Each spring, students present the results of this research on Project Presentation Day. This year’s event will run throughout the day on April 21. […]
