Career Events and Workshops
WGU Career & Professional Development (CPD) hosts a variety of virtual career events such as Workshops & Webinars, Employer Information Sessions, and other employer networking opportunities. These events are open to WGU students and alumni.
Employers hosting sessions listed on Handshake are looking to recruit WGU students & alumni into open roles with their organization! Join these Career Quest sessions to learn more about employers - often from WGU alumni - and see where you might want to go next in your career!
Explore IT Career Opportunities with Vitis Technologies – Weds Nov 6 @ 10a MST
Budgeting in High Inflation with Commerce Bank – Weds Nov 6 @ 11a MST
Inside Look: Careers at Parker Hannifan – Thurs Nov 14 @ 2p MST
Military Appreciation Week: Rocket Companies Information Session – Tues Nov 19 @ 11a MST
Military Appreciation Week: FISERV Veteran Information Session – Weds Nov 20 @ 12p MST
WGU's Career Advising team now offers drop-in sessions to help you get answers to your career questions - and fast! These quick Q&A sessions for you to come-and-go as you please. If you're tight on time, these are an excellent resource.
General Career Questions
Interview Preparation
Career Navigating Strategies – Tues Nov 5 @ 11:30a MST
Professional Portfolios – Weds Nov 6 @ 2p MST
Remote Employment – Fri Nov 8 @ 8a MST
All Things Resumes – Tues Nov 12 @ 12p MST
IT Resumes – Tues Nov 12 @ 12p MST
Applicant Tracking Systems – Weds Nov 13 @ 3p MST
Best Practices for Outreach with Recruiters – Sat Nov 16 @ 9a MST
Career Navigating Strategies – Weds Nov 20 @ 11:30a MST
Interviewing 101 – Tues Nov 5 @ 1p MST
Introduction to SEL Power Skills and Career Success – Weds Nov 6 @ 1p MST
Learn How to Make a Resume That Can Help You Land Interviews! - Thurs Nov 7 @ 1p MST
Remote Employment: Is it for Me? - Fri Nov 8 @ 12p MST
Utilizing the LinkedIn Alumni Tool – Mon Nov 11 @ 11:30a MST
From Boots to Suits: Career Planning for Veterans – Mon Nov 11 @ 1p MST
Developing a Powerful LinkedIn Profile – Tues Nov 12 @ 1p MST
Resume Workshop – Weds Nov 13 @ 4p MST
Journey to Career Success: Set a Career Goal with Milestone 1 – Thurs Nov 14 @ 1p MST
Imposter Syndrome Workshop – Sun Nov 17 @ 9a MST
Business Etiquette: Holiday Edition – Mon Nov 18 @ 1p MST
How do I Get Started Networking? - Tues Nov 19 @ 1p MST
Host an Information Session
If you are an employer or WGU faculty member who is interested in hosting a session, please feel free to reach out to us directly.
- Faculty can submit proposals through our Programming Proposal form
- Employers if you would like to set up an information session, please submit a request through our Information Session Request Form or email hirewgu@wgu.edu to set up an event.
- Visit our Employer Relations Page or sign up on WGU Handshake to stay connected.
WGU believes that all members of the WGU Community are entitled to a professional, safe, and engaging learning environment at every step point of their relationship with the University community. WGU considers its students to be emerging and developing professionals who are seeking intellectual and personal growth to meet career demands. WGU therefore deems it important that students find opportunities to productively interact with other WGU students, faculty/staff, and outside partners to develop the skills and attitudes expected in the workplace
To that end, the Career and Professional Development Center at WGU expects that students are engaging in a professional and respectful manner. This expectation extends to written communications; one-on-one meetings; small group conversations; and large group meetings with external partners and employers; and any other opportunities to represent yourself and WGU. This expectation keeps our environments professional and productive and ensures that you are best representing yourself and your skills to all partners who are assisting you with your career and professional search. Failure to meet these expectations may result in removal from events, losing access to future events and services and/or a report to the Student Conduct Office.
You may review the WGU Student Code of Conduct by visiting this link: https://cm.wgu.edu/t5/WGU-Student-Policy-Handbook/Code-of-Student-Conduct/ta-p/129. If you have any questions about your responsibility to this Code, you are welcome to reach out to your advisor or the Conduct Office at conductadmin@wgu.edu