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Center for Career and Professional Development

WCU's Center for Career and Professional Development connects on and off-campus employers with student talent. Our services and partnerships set out to prepare our students not only to meet the workforce needs of our region and state but to become leaders in their field.

Find Career Inspiration

Helping you explore your career path and pursue your goals.
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Student Resources

Get access to resources like our Career Guide, resume samples, software programs, career exploration, and more!
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Faculty and Staff Resources

Access your college liaison, request classroom presentations, download our grab-and-go lesson plans, and more!
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Alumni Resources

Learn about the resources you have access to after graduation and how you can give back to fellow Catamounts!
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Employer Resources

Get access to 蘑菇短视频students through on-campus recruitment activities, posting jobs in JobCat, and working with our team!
The UNC System has joined with the US Census Bureau's Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) program for a data partnership. These data include outcomes from graduates of partner universities and display wage and industry outcomes.

 

Our Office and Programs

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About Us

The Center for Career and Professional Development inspires you to pursue what is important in your life. Whether that is graduate school, internships, or employment, we are here to help you succeed and thrive in the path you choose. Check out our resources listed on this site and visit us for one-on-one assistance.
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DegreePlus

Our students learn more than just the content of their disciplines; they are taught to lead, to work in teams, and to be professionals. DegreePlus is an additional enhancement to the curricular and co-curricular experience at WCU. Participation prepares students for life after 蘑菇短视频.
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Hire Advantage Program

The Hire Advantage Supervisor Program is an eight-week, asynchronous Canvas course available to part-time and full-time faculty and staff at WCU. The program aims to connect supervisors of student workers with additional resources and information to support optimal student professional development. 

Main Career Resources

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Career Guides

Whether you鈥檙e just starting to think about your goals or getting ready to apply for positions, the Career Guide gives you clear tools and tips to help you succeed.

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You can search postings, upload your resume, sign up for events, and track your applications through a simple online dashboard.

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Big Interview is an online tool that helps you practice for interviews through video lessons, mock interviews, and instant feedback.
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Students using career services are 2.2 times more likely to land a paid internship than those who do not.
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Graduating seniors who used at least one career center service鈥攁ny service鈥攔eceived an average of 1.24 more job offers.
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Graduates finding career services very helpful were nearly six times more likely to feel well-prepared for life after college.
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Focus2 is a helpful website that lets you learn more about yourself and the careers that might be a good fit.

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Whether you already have a career in mind or are still exploring, this site can help you understand your options and plan your next steps.

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The Canvas Career Collection is a self鈥憄aced online resource created to help you answer your career questions.

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Meet our staff and learn about the appointments and services we offer!

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Join us for workshops, information sessions, tabling events, and more!

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