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WGU Career & Professional Development
WGU Career & Professional Development (CPD)
CPD offers:
- Career coaching.
- 24/7 access to self-service resources.
- Advice, guidance, recommendations, suggestions, and opportunities.
- Weekly webinars on resumes, LinkedIn, job search, and more!
An advisor would be happy to meet with you. Please click on the "Schedule an Appointment" link below to schedule with a trained career professional.
(Please note: CPD does not offer placement or guarantee students and alumni employment after graduation.)
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By logging in to your WGU Handshake account, you agree to review the “How to stay safe in your job search and avoid posting scams” guidelines.
Don’t know your WGU Credentials? Click on the “Can’t access my account” link near the login area at my.wgu.edu
WGU Staff & Faculty Access
Campus partners who work with students and/or alumni in an advising or mentoring role can create a demo student account to receive career-related updates, view which employers are recruiting WGU talent, and share opportunities with students and alumni. This is intentional. To best assist your students, your experience should mirror exactly the experience of a student as they navigate through the platform.
Resource Library
Our web pages are brimming with career-related advice and resources. Whether you are established in your career, new to your field, or currently
seeking employment, our resource library has something for you!
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Career & Professional Development Blog
Follow our blog as we provide insight and tips to help you explore, plan and develop your career!
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Maximize Handshake Beyond the Job Board
While one of the primary reasons you may login, activate your account, and complete your profile is to view and apply for jobs, WGU Handshake has a lot more under the hood than meets the eye. Let’s look at how else you can use WGU Handshake beyond searching for jobs.
6 Tips to Consider in Finding Work From Home Opportunities
WGU students and alumni often consider working remotely. Review these tips to assist in identifying remote opportunities that align with your career and lifestyle goals.