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WCU Center for Career and Professional Development WCU's Center for Career and Professional Development offers support to both students and alumni Make an appointment or drop-in today!

Connects on and off-campus employers with student talent in order to prepare students and train them to become leaders in their field. We offer support in resume building, internship opportunities, graduate school prep, and more!

Comment which cats face you feel like! Alt Text: "Me because its Friday" with three photos of the same cat with...
10/09/2026

Comment which cats face you feel like!


Alt Text: "Me because its Friday" with three photos of the same cat with different faces.

Happy Fall Break Catamounts! Be safe and have a great week! Alt Text: Fall tree picture with the words "Happy Fal...
10/09/2026

Happy Fall Break Catamounts! Be safe and have a great week!


Alt Text: Fall tree picture with the words "Happy Fall Break Catamounts, have a great week and be safe." Followed by the CCPD logo.

You don't want to miss out on the free career events offered by Artbound Initiative! Register today! Alt Text: ArtB...
10/08/2026

You don't want to miss out on the free career events offered by Artbound Initiative! Register today!


Alt Text: ArtBound Initiative flyer with a list of upcoming events through September, a link and QR code to register.

Don't Forget! Come to the CCPD and take a professional photo for a chance to win $2500. Alt Text: Text reminding...
10/07/2026

Don't Forget! Come to the CCPD and take a professional photo for a chance to win $2500.


Alt Text: Text reminding students of the chance to win $2500, followed by Iris booth photos and the 4 steps to complete for a chance to win.

If PAWS were applying for a job, he would not just be a hype machine....A strong resume is descriptive and professional ...
10/06/2026

If PAWS were applying for a job, he would not just be a hype machine....

A strong resume is descriptive and professional with projects that are relevant to the job.


Alt Text: Slide 1: Introduction to a resume tips series featuring PAWS, Western Carolina University's Catamount mascot. Text reads: "If Paws were applying for a job..... Resume Post #1." PAWS appears wearing WCU clothing beside an "Apply Now!" note and a prompt to swipe through the carousel.
Slide 2: Example of what not to include in a resume. The sample lists "WCU" "A Bachelors of Science," "Hype Machine Certified" "Intern, ran around, posed for many pictures". Text notes that this information is "Not professional and a lack of description."
Slide 3: Example of an effective resume education, certification and internship experience. A sample includes a full school name, the degree, better layout, more descriptive wording for internships. Tips explain that students should not abbreviate and should make it sound professional. The slide emphasizes keeping descriptions to the point and being honest.
Slide 4: Example of a relevant course projects description for PAWS, highlighting what he participated in during the projects, as well as what he did as a leader for others. The slide explains that if projects that you have worked on are not relevant to the job, to not add this part.
Slide 5: Closing call to action asking whether a resume is giving "professional candidate" or "campus mascot chaos." Students are encouraged to schedule a resume review through the Center for Career and Professional Development at careers.wcu.edu.

Thank you to the students and employers for attending both of our career fairs last week! Alt Text: Pictures from ...
10/05/2026

Thank you to the students and employers for attending both of our career fairs last week!


Alt Text: Pictures from the Construction and Engineering Fair and the Career Fair Plus. Employers talking to students, and students interacting with employers.

Don't miss out on the CareerRoundTable event! Alt Text: ArtTable logo followed by event information such as dates...
10/02/2026

Don't miss out on the CareerRoundTable event!


Alt Text: ArtTable logo followed by event information such as dates, time, a QR code and when to register by.

Today is the Career Fair Plus Event! Come meet different employers looking to hire. Alt Text: Career Fair Plus F...
09/30/2026

Today is the Career Fair Plus Event! Come meet different employers looking to hire.


Alt Text: Career Fair Plus Flyer with the location, date and time. Followed by the link to learn more.

Career Fair Plus is in 24hours! Set your alarms so you don't miss out! Alt Text: Set your alarms with an alarm ph...
09/29/2026

Career Fair Plus is in 24hours! Set your alarms so you don't miss out!


Alt Text: Set your alarms with an alarm phone screen set for twenty-four hours before the career fair.

Address

150 Reid Building 1 University Way
Cullowhee, NC
28723

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18282277133

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