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Attending Career Fairs: Virtual or In-Person
How to Land a Job Using Virtual Career Events
As a leading online institution, Purdue Global has been conducting virtual career events for several years. While navigating virtual career fairs and events in search of a job, learn how to make the most of these opportunities. The following tips are designed to help you effectively navigate these events, distinguish yourself from other candidates, and potentially secure a job. Click here to read out these tips.
10 Tips to Prepare for a Successful
Video Interview
One key trend is the virtual job interview. Having gained steam during the COVID-19 lockdown, this alternative to in-person interviews shows no signs of slowing down. if you're preparing for a virtual interview, you need some specific video interview tips. Here are 10 guidelines for a successful virtual interview. Click here to learn more.
How to Dress for a Job Interview
Knowing how to dress for a job interview is an important part of interview preparation. The way you present yourself can subtly suggest your understanding (or lack thereof) of the company’s business purpose and culture.
Selecting an appropriate interview ensemble requires research and planning. You should dress according to the organizational dress code and the role you’re seeking. Click here to learn more.
How to Prepare for a Job Fair Video
Watch this informative video and listen as they discuss practical tips to help you prepare effectively for the upcoming job fair and stand out from the competition with confidence. Click here to watch the video.
Purdue Global Career Expo Guide
Click Here for a comprehensive guide on what to do before, during, and after a career fair or event. This guide includes a detailed schedule for the upcoming Career Expo scheduled for October 15, 16, and 17, 2024, from 12–3 PM ET. It also provides links to the employers' career pages and open job opportunities. There are currently over 9,000 open positions with our participating employers.
Upcoming Employer Partner Events!
Please join us for our upcoming Employer Spotlights!
Click on the link on the day/time of the event.
FL Department of Corrections – October 1st at 1 pm ET
Gaining Experience in Cybersecurity: Alumni Panel – October 2nd at 6 pm ET
Join PG Alumni who earned their degrees in Cybersecurity from Purdue to hear firsthand how they gained experience and obtained a job within their field!
Hyatt Hotels – October 3rd at 2 pm ET
Andrews Healthcare Consulting – October 8th at 12 pm ET
Cybersecurity Employer Panel – October 9th at 3 pm ET
Dive into the dynamic world of cybersecurity with our exclusive panel event featuring some of the industry's top employers. Hear from Booz Allen Hamilton, ManTech, Coalfire, Velocity, NukuDo, and Las Vegas Sands. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone exploring a career shift, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge and practical advice directly from leading experts in the field.
VIRTUAL CAREER EXPO- Oct 15, 16, 17 from 12-3 pm ET *Click to register for this free event!
Women in Cybersecurity – October 23rd at 3 pm ET
Join us for an inspiring and insightful webinar with a distinguished panel of women alumni making waves in cybersecurity.
CSL Plasma – October 23rd at 5 pm ET
Sentinel Technologies – November 6th at 12 pm ET
Tips from our Purdue Global Center for Career Advancement Career Specialists
College of Business/ IT
Mariah Gordon
Mariah supports graduates from the School of Information Technology in the Northeast region. She has been with Purdue Global since 2021 and has been in higher education for 7+ years. She holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from CUNY Lehman College.
Tip of the Month!
Looking for internships? Now is the best time of year to do so. Companies typically recruit for internships a year in advance, so if you want to land an internship, it is important to start applying in your Junior year. And guess what, despite popular belief, most internships are paid!
Here are some benefits of an internship:
Apply Theoretical Knowledge in the Real World
Develop Professional Connections/Networking
Increase Chances of Direct Job Offers- Data from NACE reveal that nearly 8 in 10 employers extend job offers to their interns.
Earn College Credits for Internships **not applicable for all programs**
Not sure how to find internships?
It's easier than you think! LinkedIn is a great source for finding early career programs/internships. Follow companies you are interested in and connect with their early career recruiters. Indeed is another great option, especially for finding local internships. Lastly, partner with your Career Specialist and the Center for Career Advancement to attend upcoming informational sessions and career events with Purdue employer partners.
College of Business/ IT
Nikita Muneshwar
Nikita Muneshwar has worked in Higher Education for 10 years and in Career Services for 2 years now. She is a big believer in education and loves building relationships with her students throughout the IT programs at the Associate and Bachelor levels. Fun Fact: She has been a huge Harry Potter fan since the book came out in 1997.
Tip of the Month!
Starting a new career evokes so many emotions: fear being one of the big ones. Instead of it being a negative emotion, let it motivate you. Getting a degree helps boost confidence and knowledge, but if you are nervous about taking the leap and getting hands-on, start preparing yourself. There are many ways to gain experience before landing your dream role. A few ways: an internship, volunteering, projects, part-time roles, and even entry-level roles to get your foot in the door. Starting a new career can be scary, but there are so many positive things that can come from it. You just have to start somewhere, and the possibilities can be endless.
Follow the Center for Career Advancement on LinkedIn
We now have a LinkedIn page to bring you more career-related content on a regular basis. Follow our LinkedIn page to stay updated with current events, job opportunities, career tips, and more!
https://www.linkedin.com/company/purdue-global-center-for-career-advancement/
For more information on any of the Career Services mentioned above, connect with us on the Career Network or email us directly at careerservices@purdueglobal.edu to speak with your Career Specialist.
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