Ask CDC...

"Ask CDC . . ." is a new column in Newspeak that will run in every other issue. In the column, CDC staff will answer your questions on career and employment related issues. Questions can be submitted via campus mail to CDC, e-mailed to bbgroves @wpi.edu or dropped off in our office on the Third Floor of Boynton Hall. For this inaugural column, CDC has answered two commonly asked questions.

"Why does CDC start having students prepare so early for On-Campus Recruiting?"

€ On-campus interviews start the week of October 2nd. However, recruiters need resumes five weeks in advance of their interviewing dates in order to pre-screen candidates. The first resume packets will be sent on September 6th and we want you to have the opportunity to compete for pre-select spots.

€ Employers begin recruiting at colleges early and want to begin Secondary Interviews by November or December.

€ The Third Annual Career Fair is just around the corner. To display your skills and talents, you will want a sharp resume.

€ A new, convenient method for scheduling interviews will be introduced this year. Understanding how to sign up for interviews and all the choices available to you is essential.

So although it seems like there is plenty of time to complete your resume and turn it into CDC, time is critical if you do not want to miss the first weeks of interviewing.

"I am just a first-year student (or sophomore). Why do I have to worry about all this career stuff?"

One of the factors in your selection of WPI as a college is that you would have a good, well-paying position following graduation. A WPI degree by itself will not necessarily guarantee this. Academic excellence, at least six months of work experience related to your major, up-to-date computer skillsand having any global or industry experience will put you at the front of the line when your senioryear arrives. To accomplish all these things means you need to start planning early. Then you will have three to four years to reach your career development goals. It is not hard to do, if you start today.

The Career Development Center is located on the Third Floor, Boynton Hall

HOURS: 8:30 to 5:00, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8:30 to 5:30 on Wednesdays

PHONE: 831-5260

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