Career Development

At the Career Development Center (CDC) you will find connections, resources and expert advice to optimize your search and yield results. From choosing a major and exploring career options to resume writing and interview preparation, the CDC is your “go to” collaborator and coach for career success. To start, you can:

Check out Handshake to apply for internships, co-ops, and full-time jobs with employers seeking WPI talent
Discover opportunities to meet and network with employers – each year over 400 companies recruit on campus
Learn about Pre-Health, Pre-Law, and Teacher Prep
Schedule an appointment with a CDC staff member
Report your post-graduation plans
Report your internship, co-op, REU, or other summer research using the Experiences tab in Handshake
Request a career workshop for your club or organization

Contact

Location:

Project Center

Phone:

508-831-5260

cdc@wpi.edu

Massachusetts Educational Recruiting Consortium (MERC) Career Fair

The 44th annual Massachusetts Educational Recruiting Consortium (MERC) Career Fair is being held on Thursday, April 19th, from 10am-3pm in George Sherman Union, Boston University. Learn more about this event, including how to register, here.

About the Career Development Center

Only

school top ranked in all three career categories (career services, placement, internships)

Princeton Review (2017-18)

#5

Best Career Services

Princeton Review (2018)

#16

Best Career Placement

Princeton Review (2018)

#25

Best Schools for Internships

Princeton Review (2017-18)

Nearly 93% of graduates (bachelor’s, master’s and PhD) from WPI’s class of 2016 were successful in securing employment, admission to graduate or professional school, military service or volunteer work (Peace Corps, City Year, etc.) six months after graduation – a remarkable success rate based on data from almost 92% of the class.

2017 Post-Grad Report (PDF)

Are you an employer interested in learning more about WPI students? From career fairs to on-campus interviews to information sessions, there are many ways employers can recruit and connect with WPI students and alumni for full-time jobs, summer internships, co-op positions, and more.

Recruit WPI Talent