The decision to attend Purdue University was one of the first major steps in your career. Other decisions, such as setting priorities for your use of time, setting academic goals for yourself, deciding to attend graduate school or seek a permanent position, and finding ways to improve your personal and character attributes are also major steps you have taken in your career development while at Purdue.
Career planning is an integral part of college life.
Our office is ready to be an important part of your career planning by providing a wide range of job search services for you whether you are an undergraduate, graduate, or a postdoctoral student who is looking for an internship or full-time employment. By participating in job fairs, workshops, employer information sessions, campus interviews, or counseling sessions with our staff you will begin to see the link between what you have learned in the classroom and the world of work. This manual has been created as a tool for you to use in becoming familiar with our services and to give you immediate assistance with some basic job search processes and documents. We hope you find it helpful as you begin your search for career-related employment.