Fall Career Fairs, Workshops, and More!

 

Center for Career Opportunities Inside Track
August 19th, 2024 | Issue 32

 

The Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) is Purdue University's comprehensive career services center with locations at Purdue University and Purdue University in Indianapolis!

Learn more about our free services, Purdue's exclusive job board - myCCO, and our Data Dashboard (including internship and post-grad data outcomes) to help you in your internship and job search!

Make sure to check out the CCO Calendar! Stay up-to-date on all upcoming workshops, career fairs, information sessions, and more!

 

 

CCO Workshop Series
Learn more - and register - on the CCO Calendar!

 

 

The Center for Career Opportunities offers multiple career development related workshops throughout the semester to help you explore what you can do with your major, refine your resume and interview skills, prepare for your next career fair, and more!

Topics include resume writing, interviewing, job/internship searching, networking, and preparing for career fairs! To view and register for our upcoming workshops, visit the CCO Calendar.

 

 

Fast Track Partner Campus Days

 

 

SAVE THE DATE! Eli Lilly and Company, Belden, American Structurepoint, and Caterpillar will all be hosting on-campus recruiting events in the next few weeks! Want to meet directly with recruiters and learn more about the wonderful opportunities they have available? Learn more about these company hosted events here:

Look for our Fast Track Partners on myCCO, visit their career website, and start building relationships with their recruiters to take the next giant leap in your career journey.

Learn more about upcoming career fairs and employer info sessions by visiting the CCO Calendar.

MyCCO allows you to upload your resume, apply to posted positions, and research employers attending Purdue career fairs this academic year.

 

 

CCO WL is Hiring!

 

 

Are you a Purdue University WL student interested in social media, graphic design, communications, or public relations? Apply for our Marketing & Media Intern position (this posting is reflective of two open positions)! Log in to your myCCO account and search Job ID 1015067 and apply by 5pm on Tuesday, August 27th!

Questions? Email ccomarketing@purdue.edu 

 

 

International Student Corner

 

Career Services Consultant and International Student Specialist Shihling Chui-Dwyer helps you stay up-to-date on events and resources - specifically for international students!

 

Tips for New & Returning International Students

 

The fall semester is about to start. For international students, it could be an exciting yet anxious moment, especially if you are new to Purdue. Here are some tips to ease your transition at Purdue and to start planning for your future career.

  1. Attend different orientation programs that meet your needs to have an overview of available campus resources. Most of them are FREE!!!
  2. Visit ISS website to understand visa regulations for international students’ job opportunities in the U.S. Schedule an appointment with an ISS counselor if you have questions.
  3. Check the CCO Homepage for resources related to career development. Check the CCO Calendar for information about workshops, career fairs and company information sessions.
  4. Schedule an appointment with CCO/ PPA on BoilerConnect to start the conversation about your career planning.
  5. Visit a culture center on campus to connect with peers.
  6. Consider joining a student organization or club to stay engaged. Check Boilerlink for information of student organizations and events on campus.

REMEMBER, most of these resources are FREE. These tips apply to both NEW and RETURNING international students to help you make the best use of your time at Purdue.

 

Upcoming Events

 

CCO 2024 Fall International Student Workshop Series
As the fall semester starts, CCO has planned a series of career planning related workshops for international students. Please join us to learn how to better plan your career paths in the new year. Registration is REQUIRED. except Workshop #5. Please read Inside Track or visit CCO Calendar (Select “Workshop & Seminar) for more information.  

  1. 3:30-4:30pm, Thursday, 8/29: International Students Career Fair Prep (In-Person)
  2. 3:00-4:00pm Tuesday, 9/17: Marketing yourself: 3-in-1: Quickly Market Your Skills Via Resume, Cover Letters & Interview  (In-Person)
  3. 4:30-5:30 (ET), Tuesday, 9/24: International Students Job Search Strategies (Virtual)
  4. 4-5:00pm, Tuesday, 10/15: Panel: Find Your Career Success in the U.S. (student + HR perspective) (Virtual)
  5. 12:00-1:00pm Thursday 10/31: Job Offer Negotiation (Hybrid: Zoom + AAARCC)

*Cohosted by CCO and AAARCC.

 

NEW!! International Student/ Alumni Mentorship Program
International students, have you experienced different challenges and are looking for mentor guidance? This fall, CCO and Purdue for Life (PFL) will launch a NEW mentorship program to pair international students with alumni mentors from similar fields and cultural backgrounds to help students navigate challenges during their study at Purdue. Space is LIMITED!! Interested students will have to go through an application and reviewing process. Please follow the steps in the flyer to apply by September 8.  

 

 

 

CCO at Purdue University in Indianapolis 

 

 

The Center for Career Opportunities at Purdue University in Indianapolis is located in ET 331 Suite. Students can schedule an appointment to meet the CCO Indy team through BoilerConnect by selecting "Purdue in Indianapolis" as the care unit after selecting "Make an Appointment". Student will then need to select "CCO/Career Development and Job Search" for the location.

Purdue University students at both the WL and Indy locations should utilize myCCO - Purdue's exclusive job board for internships and full-time positions - to find information regarding career fairs and events, internship and job postings, and employer information. Please log in to your myCCO account, update your profile, and begin navigating the platform. If you are logging in for the first time, please indicate “Purdue Indianapolis” as your location.

 

CCO Indy - Resumania

 

Purdue University in Indianapolis students can drop-in for a quick resume review with our CCO Indy staff for Resumania! Located on the first floor of the ET building in ET 103.

  • August 27th: 11am - 1pm
  • August 29th: 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm
  • September 3rd: 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm
  • September 19th: 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm
  • September 24th: 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 3pm

 

 

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