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 summer research using the Experiences tab in Handshake
Request a career workshop for your club or organization
Check out the 2017-2018 Job Offer Timeline

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Contact

Location:

Project Center

Phone:

508-831-5260

cdc@wpi.edu

Spring 2020 Career Fair

The Spring Career Fair will be February 27th, 2020 from 12-4pm in the Sports and Recreation Center. Join the event to get an email notification and calendar invite in your mailbox. While you can RSVP in Handshake, you need to register with the CDC to receive your nametag and be able to attend:

· Pre-register on February 25th, 9am – 4pm in the Campus Center at a table by the bookstore

· Pre-register on February 26th, 9am – 4pm in the Campus Center at a table by the bookstore

· Register day of the event starting at 10am in the Sports and Rec Center

Nearly 95% of graduates (bachelor’s, master’s and PhD) from WPI’s class of 2018 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 90% of the class.

2018 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