Career Development

Drop-ins

Come meet with a CDC Peer Advisor Monday- Friday 12-4pm. Drop-ins give you the opportunity to ask quick questions, get your resume or cover letter critiqued, talk about a job offer, learn about Handshake, and more. Drop-ins don’t require an appointment; instead, you’ll be seen on a first come, first-served basis.   

Contact

Location: 
Unity Hall
Phone: 
508-831-5260
cdc@wpi.edu

The CDC is back and in person! ​

Feel free to stop by for quick questions. We are also offering the following options this fall:
 

  • In person Drop-ins: Come meet with a CDC Peer Advisor Monday- Friday 12-4pm. Drop-ins give you the opportunity to ask quick questions, get your resume or cover letter critiqued, talk about a job offer, learn about Handshake, and more. Drop-ins don’t require an appointment; instead, you’ll be seen on a first come, first-served basis.   
  • In person and virtual appointments: You can schedule appointments to meet one on one with a CDC staff member through your Handshake account. Appointments can be held either in person or virtual through the Handshake platform. If you need help or have any questions, stop by the CDC office or call us at 508-831-5260.

Appointment Topics Include: Alumni Career Advising, Application Materials, Discovering Majors & Careers, Graduate School, Internship/Co-op/Job Search, Job Offers, Networking & Career Fairs, and Interview Prep.
 

  • In person and virtual events:  There are always programs and employer events happening both in person and virtually.  Follow this link to go to our events page in Handshake and search for events. Information on how to access/attend the sessions will be included in the event. Keep checking back as new events become available. 

If you do not see an option above that accommodates your needs, please email CDC@wpi.edu and we are happy to work with you to set up something for you.

CDC Hours

Office Hours*:

Academic Year: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Summer: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Appointments can be scheduled through Handshake and are currently available via Zoom. 

*Hours are subject to change

Schedule an appointment:

You can schedule appointments with CDC staff through your Handshake account. If you need help or have any questions, stop by the CDC office or call us at 508-831-5260.

Topics:

Alumni Career Advising, Application Materials, Discovering Majors & Careers, Graduate School, Internship/Co-op/Job Search, Job Offers, and Networking & Career Fairs.

Other Ways to Connect with Us

  • Attend a workshop, company information session, networking night, or career fair
  • Contact our staff with any questions
  • For employers, we offer many ways to recruit WPI students and alumni so you can attract exceptional talent to your organization

Find us on campus on the lower level of the Project Center