Ways to Recruit

From attending one of our career fairs to hosting information sessions and on-campus interviews, opportunities abound for employers to recruit valuable WPI talent.

A Sample of our Employer Recruiting Services

• Job Postings: Recruit WPI talent for a range of open positions by posting on our online platform.
• Career Fairs/Career Expos:  Participate in our annual Fall, Spring, and virtual Career Fairs or a career expo focused on a specific academic discipline.
• Host a Company Event:  Provide general information about your organization by coming to campus to host an event.
• On-Campus Interviews:  Interview job posting applicants by utilizing the interview suite at the Career Development Center.
• Student Resume Database: View resumes of current students and recent alumni, or search by major, class year, and keyword to find your best candidates, all through your Handshake account.
• Employer In-Residence: Join the WPI CDC staff to assist us with student appointments, including resume critiques.  A company will be featured as our employer in-residence for the day and meet with students 1:1.  
• Networking Events: Spend an evening interacting with students, alumni, and other professionals to exchange information, share advice, and develop contacts.
• Educational Programs: Participate in a range of educational programs for students such as mock interviews or elevator pitch critiques.  
• Career-related Presentations and Panels: Participate in a panel or present on topics such as interviewing skills, how to work a career fair, the summer internship job search, and others.
• Company Tours: As a great way to introduce students to your organization, the CDC will work with companies, faculty, and student organizations to arrange a tour.
• CDC Staff Consultation Visits: Meet with a CDC staff member on-campus, at WPI Seaport, or on-site to discuss a partnership strategy for your organization.
• Marketing: Advertise about your organization in the student newspaper or spend time interacting with students in WPI’s campus center.
• Sponsor an Academic Project: Work closely with WPI faculty and students on a Major Qualifying Project. To learn more, contact the Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships at 508-831-5831.
• Office and Event Sponsorships: For maximum visibility to WPI students, consider becoming an office or campus sponsor, with levels ranging from Career Fair Event Sponsor to Gold Sponsor. To learn more, contact the Career Development Center at 508-831-5260.