Welcome to the Office of Personal & Career Development
Guidance for Your Unique Career Journey
At Wake Forest, we believe your career is a lifelong journey. Our unified team provides expert guidance to empower you with career and life readiness, ensuring you gain valuable experiences and connections that lead to positive outcomes and a purposeful life after graduation.
The Wake Forest Advantage
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
Your career is more than just a job—it’s a reflection of your purpose. We’re proud that 97% of our graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Our students don’t just land jobs; they launch into jobs, graduate programs, and careers around the world with a clear sense of purpose.
The OPCD Compass
Career and Market Insights
The modern world of work is complex and constantly changing, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Check out The OPCD Compass, where our award-winning career development experts share insights on the future of work, industry trends, job search secrets, and how to build a meaningful career and life. From acing the interview and networking effectively to leveraging AI in the job search and in the workplace, our thought leadership ensures you have the knowledge and tools to succeed.
Students
Define Your Path
Whether you’re ready to find an internship, land your first job, or apply to graduate school, your career journey begins with self-discovery. We provide the resources and one-on-one coaching to help you connect your interests, values, and passions to a meaningful major and a purposeful career.
Employers
Access Exceptional Talent
Wake Forest students are purpose-driven, skilled, and ready to make an impact. Our reputation for world-class service and talent is reflected in our 65-80 NPS from employers. Learn how to access our top undergraduate and graduate talent from the College, the School of Business, and across the university.
Parents & Families
Support Your Student
You are a key influencer on your student’s career journey. By learning about the resources and events available to your student, you can become an effective coach, supporting them through the highs and lows, every step of the way.
Faculty & Advisors
Your Resource for Career Guidance
The OPCD is here to support your advising efforts with a range of resources to help answer many students’ questions about “what can I do with this major?” From student outcome data to insights on connecting majors to careers, you’ll have the information you need to support your students’ concerns and their personal, academic, and career development.
Alumni
Grow Your Career, Anytime
Your journey continues beyond graduation. We provide continuous career support and resources, along with a dedicated alumni network, to help you navigate new professional chapters and career changes. These services are available to you at no cost, for every stage of your life.
Pre-College Programs
Begin Your Journey
Are you in high school and wondering about college or a potential career path? The Pre-College programs, including the on-campus Summer Immersion Institutes, are designed just for you. Interactive, engaging, and intimate classes provide a hands-on, immersive experience that will help you prepare for college applications and make fun friends, too.