Personal & Career Development Resources
Hours
Monday—Friday
8:30 a.m.—5 p.m.
Mailing Address
2130 Eure Dr.
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
Your Path. Our Support.
Start your college-to-career journey with the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD). From your first days on campus to long after graduation, we’re here to guide you through the transition from college to career, no matter your major or career aspirations. Enhance your career readiness by taking the half-semester career courses offered by the OPCD and Wake Forest’s Department of Education. Earn 1.5 units of credit while gaining confidence in your career choices and personal brand, securing internships, and preparing for full-time employment or graduate school.
Your First Step: Handshake
To begin your career journey, visit the OPCD website, schedule your first appointment with a career coach, and access Handshake, your comprehensive platform for all career-related activities. You will want to complete your profile and career interests right away. It’s okay if you don’t know what you want to do now; just give it your best shot. You can change your profile and interests as you learn and grow. Handshake is the key to:
- Scheduling career coaching appointments
- Registering for career fairs, networking events, and employer information sessions
- Applying for jobs and internships
- Securing interview slots with potential employers
- Receiving timely, personalized information about events, resources, and opportunities
Handshake is an essential tool for every student interested in exploring or pursuing a career. Take the first step with Handshake so that you don’t miss out on important news and opportunities tailored to your interests and profile!
Get ready, stay ready. For life.
Stay prepared for life with the Wake Forest READY7 career readiness model by mastering the seven steps for post-college success. Engage with the OPCD through resume reviews, career coaching, workshops, and opportunities to connect with employers and alumni. We also offer financial stipends and grants for experiential learning and professional development.
Visit opcd.wfu.edu or stop by our office in Reynolda Hall to begin your journey. We’re excited to support you in crafting your unique path and ensuring you’re well-prepared for whatever adventure awaits you during and after college. Whether your goal is a choice of major or minor, employment, graduate school, service, a gap year, or you just want to figure it out, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.