HCDC Career Resource Spotlight 

CareerShift is a job and internship search tool that aggregates opportunities from multiple sources and provides contact information for alumni and other professionals. Create a free account at wpi.careershift.com using your WPI email address and password.

We can help you:
  • Expand your knowledge of the broad range of career and employment possibilities.
  • Prepare application materials that are aligned with employer input on best practices
  • Make connections with employers and alumni to understand the employment landscape, hiring process, and leverage your network.
  • And more!

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Career Advice

How to Navigate Tough Times

By Jeremy Schifeling

The LinkedIn Higher Education team I led served millions of students and recent college grads across the world. Through that experience, my team and I learned several important lessons along the way, particularly when it came to …

By Heebner CDC
Heebner CDC
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How to Use ChatGPT for Your Resume (Prompts Included!)

Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to the job hunting and hiring process, and anyone left out will invariably be left behind. On the recruiters’ side, it feels like all companies are using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to read thousands of …

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How to Write the Perfect Follow-Up Email After an Interview

Congrats! You just survived a big interview.

Your job is done, right?

Wrong.

Don’t make the mistake of crushing the interview but neglecting the follow-up email.

Here’s how to do it right.

Why You Need to Follow Up After an …

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How to negotiate your starting salary and other compensation | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep4

Negotiating your first salary can be intimidating, but it is a crucial step in establishing your value…

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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6 Pro Tips for Cutting Your Resume Down to One Page

You know you’re supposed to have a one-page resume. No matter how much you want to cling to your two-pager, we both know that—unless you’re applying to a high-level executive position—no one actually makes it past the first page. You might as well bite the bullet and get all the important bits on one, 8.5×11″ document.

– From Lily Zhang for The Muse

By Heebner CDC
Heebner CDC
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Phone
508-831-5260
Email
Address

Unity Hall - 5th Floor
(27 Boynton Street, Worcester, MA)
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Heebner CDC Hours Drop-in Hours
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12 pm-4 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12 pm-4 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12 pm-4 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12 pm-4 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 12 pm-4 pm
Saturday Closed Closed
Sunday Closed Closed

Notes:

  • You may schedule an appointment through your Handshake account (virtual or in person)