Recent Articles
NACE: Enhancing Hiring Outcomes through Predictive Modeling
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) recently provided a spotlight article on “Using Predictive Modeling to Get Big Results from ‘Big Data.’” The WPI Career Development Center refers many employers to the WPI Fact Book to view analytics on the WPI student population. Using data to study campus recruiting activity, compare results across […]
Major Highlight: Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
As many of our readers are aware, WPI is well known for our strengths in engineering, science, and business. Over time, WPI has created interdisciplinary programs that integrate these areas and create powerful collaborations that centralize thought and research expertise into distinct programs. One of WPI’s newest programs is Bioinformatics & Computational Biology (BCB), which […]
Recruiter’s Toolbox: Employer’s Experience at a WPI Career Fair
National Grid posted a video displaying their experience at the WPI Career Fair last fall. Recruiter Cynthia Angulo from National Grid described the Career Fair as “one of the best events that we attend,” citing the engineering aptitude of the student population and the opportunity to recruit for summer internship positions in addition to full-time […]
NACE: The Qualities and Skills Employers Value Most in New Hires
A common question among students navigating the job search process is “What are employers looking for?” Similarly, the demand for higher education to provide career-focused programming that produces work-ready students is increasing. Earlier this spring, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) surveyed employers to find out what skills and qualities they are seeking […]
Key Issues in Higher Education
Eduventures, an industry leader in research, data, consulting, and advisor services for the higher education community, recently gave a presentation on key issues in higher education at a Career Development Center event. They found that retention is a hot strategic focus for higher education this year, particularly with the upcoming increase in the number of […]
