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IN SEARCH OF REMARKABLE STUDENTSTo be a true explorer is a remarkable quality. After all, how many people are really prepared to embrace the unknown and to challenge themselves at every turn? At Shell, we’re in search of remarkable people. The ones who are hungry to set out for new frontiers. The pioneers and the game changers. The ones who always wonder if there’s a better way. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.
Explore the opportunities at www.shell.us/students
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
IN SEARCH OF REMARKABLE STUDENTSTo be a true explorer is a remarkable quality. After all, how many people are really prepared to embrace the unknown and to challenge themselves at every turn? At Shell, we’re in search of remarkable people. The ones who are hungry to set out for new frontiers. The pioneers and the game changers. The ones who always wonder if there’s a better way. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.
Explore the opportunities at www.shell.us/students
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
CENTER FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, Purdue University
2014-2015 Career Planning Handbook
Table of Contents21st Century Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4CCO Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Career Decision-Making Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Career Decision-Making Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Identify StrengthsResume Brainstorm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Transferable Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Developing a Winning Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Power Verbs for Your Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Chronological Resume Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Functional Resume Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Cover Letter Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Cover Letter Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Developing a Winning CV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30CV Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32References Page Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Look Into MajorsGraduate School Application Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Personal Statement: 10 Easy Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Personal Statement Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Explore CareersNetworking The Art of Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Making the Most of a Career Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Researching Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Informational Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Managing Your Online Reputation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Explore Careers continued
Interview Preparation Sample Interview Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 S .T .A .R . Method of Behavioral Interviewing . . . . . . . . . 48 Dressing the Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 21st Century Interviewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Top 10 Etiquette Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Industry Recommendations Don’t Forget the Small Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5 Good Reasons to Pursue a Nonprofit Career . . . . . . . 53 Federal Jobs: 10 Reasons to Answer the Call to Serve . . . . 54 Federal Resume Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Gain Relevant ExperienceThe Job Search Job Search Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 10 Job Search Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Internship Information & Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Job Search Tips for Diverse Populations . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Academic Job Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Job Search Technology myCCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Career Wiki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Job Search Correspondence The Job Offer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Negotiating Job Offers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Negotiation Role Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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“Building relationships that count!”
The Center for Career Opportunities relies heavily on the financial support of our corporate partners to assist in funding such things as career-related programs and resources, software programs and our Student Ambassador program . We are proud to extend our appreciation for their interest in assisting the CCO in our efforts to connect Purdue students and alumni with prospective employers .
21st Century Partners
AldiCisco Systems
EatonSchlumberger
Union Pacific Railroad
Director’s Circle - $10,000 annual gift
ADMThe AndersonsArcelorMittalBechtel
Daimler Trucks North America (includes Detroit Diesel)
Endress + HauserGKN Sinter MetalsHitachi Automotive
Saint-GobainShell Oil CompanySMART – Science,
Mathematics And Research for Transformation
Executive Ambassadors - $5,000 annual gift
Alliant Techsystems (ATK)Black & VeatchBPCaterpillarCGB EnterprisesChevronConAgra FoodsCumminsEnterprise
GEGeicoGMInteractive IntelligenceJohn DeereKoch IndustriesLiberty MutualLutron ElectronicsMeritor
National Security AgencyNextEra EnergyNorthrop GrummanOshkosh CorporationParker HannifinPhillips 66RaytheonSchneider ElectricUnited States Steel
Corporate Partners - $2,500 annual gift
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One-on-One CounselingCareer Services Consultants are available to meet with you concerning your career needs . Contact the CCO to make an appointment concerning any of the following:• Major & Career Exploration - Learn more about your career interests - Explore majors - Research information about careers• Internship/Job Search Preparation - Mock Interview - Job Search Resources and Strategies
Walk-In Assistance No Appointments Necessary, 10:00 am-4:00 pmSpend 10-15 minutes with a CCO Representative for:• Resume Review• Cover Letter Review• myCCO Assistance• Career Fair Strategies• Salary Statistics• Job Search Tips• Interviewing Resources• Evaluating/Negotiating a Job Offer• Graduate School Preparation• LinkedIn Profile Review
Clinics & Outreach PresentationsThe CCO offers a variety of workshops . Go to www.cco.purdue.edu . Invite us to speak to your group or class on one of the 10 clinic categories:
• Resumes• Job Fairs• Acing the Interview• A-Z of Job Search• Networking
• Negotiating• myCCO• CCO Services• Career Exploration• Other (you choose)
Career FairsFor a complete listing visit the CCO Calendar and Campus Career Fairs section of the website .
myCCOmyCCO is an online tool that allows employers to post job positions, view resumes of candidates and schedule interviews with candidates . In addition, job seekers are able to access job postings, refer their resumes to potential employers and schedule interviews with prospective employers . Refer to page 62 for instructions .
On-Campus Recruiting & Job PostingsEmployers from around the country visit the CCO to recruit Purdue University students and alumni for positions in their organizations . In addition to employers who come to campus, companies also post job listings online . Find out when employers are making a visit to Purdue, locate job postings, submit your resume and meet with employers by registering for a FREE account on myCCO .
InterviewStreamNeed help preparing for an upcoming interview? InterviewStream is a simulated, interactive job interview in which you are asked challenging questions and offered valu-able feedback . This service is only accessible through myCCO .
Career SpotsShort web video clips (2-5 minutes) addressing key job search issues such as interviewing, creating and delivering a personal “commercial” to an employer, social networking and much more .
Career WikiOnline library that provides access to valuable resources to help you research company information and job search tools . Refer to page 64 for more information .
CCO Services
Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, by appointment 10:00 am-4:00 pm, walk-in hours
Contact Information (765) 494-3981 Young Hall, Room 132 www .cco .purdue .edu
Purdue CCO
Purdue CCO
@purduecco
purduecco
purduecco
PurdueCCO
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Career Decision-Making Process
Choosing an academic major and/or career can be a daunting task . The Career Decision-Making Process, in conjunction with related activities can help you tackle this challenge . This model reflects a continual process with no specific starting point .
Constant evaluation, planning and action take place between each circle, which represents points in the process that can happen separately or simultaneously .
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Career Decision-Making Checklist
Use the following descriptions to help you identify where you are in the Career Decision-Making Process . Complete the relevant activities below in each area to guide you through this experience .
Identify Strengths: Identify your interests, skills, values and personality characteristics❑ Meet with a CCO Career Services Consultant for any of these services: ❍ Identify your interests, skills, values and personality characteristics ❍ Take career assessments and discuss results ❍ Evaluate major and career options ❍ Develop a personal brand to guide your career decision❑ Construct a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting skills, contributions and resultsCome to the CCO during walk-in hours Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm to have your resume or CV reviewed!
Look Into Majors: Consider academic options by gathering information about a variety of majors ❑ Utilize resources to conduct research concerning academic majors: ❍ Purdue University Office of Admissions—www.purdue.edu/Admissions/Undergrad/ ❍ CCO “Choosing a Major”—https://www.cco.purdue.edu/students/holland.aspx ❍ Focus 2—www.focuscareer2.com (request User ID at the CCO during career counseling)❑ Gather information from upperclassmen and academic advisors to learn about prospective academic programs❑ Identify majors that fit your personality traits, interests, values and abilities❑ Meet with an academic advisor to develop a plan of study
Explore Careers: Identify future options based on information concerning a variety of careers ❑ Utilize resources to conduct research concerning various careers: ❍ O*NET—www.onetonline.org ❍ Occupational Outlook Handbook—www.bls.gov/oco ❍ Indiana Career Explorer—www.indianacareerexplorer.com❑ Network by conducting informational interviews with career professionals in your field of interest❑ Meet with a CCO representative to develop a career plan
Gain Relevant Experience: Explore potential careers and develop skills that are imperative to achieving success❑ Obtain relevant experience to “test drive” potential careers through: ❍ Internship/Co-op/Job experiences ❍ Undergraduate and graduate research opportunities in your field of interest ❍ Involvement in campus, community or professional organizations ❍ Job shadowing a career professional ❍ Volunteer opportunities❑ Apply for internships, co-ops and/or full-time job opportunities that match your interests: ❍ Create myCCO account ❍ Explore the CCO Career Wiki ❍ Enhance your LinkedIn profile ❑ Expand your job search by considering: ❍ Green jobs (environmentally friendly) ❍ Small companies ❍ Government jobs❑ Practice interviewing skills: ❍ Use the online program InterviewStream, which is accessible through your myCCO account ❍ Schedule a mock interview with a Career Services Consultant
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Resume Brainstorm
Don’t forget about efforts like these and more to include on your resume!
Identify Strengths
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Identifying your transferable skills and communicating them to potential employers will greatly increase your success during a job search .
Working with PeopleDo you work well within a team structure?Are you an innovative and motivating leader or manager?Can you articulate your thoughts and persuade others?Are you able to conduct presentations to large audiences?What kinds of written communication can you
demonstrate?What skills have you implemented in working with diverse
populations?
Working with IdeasCan you creatively and efficiently problem solve?Have you ever contributed to a committee to initiate revi-
sion and change?Have you ever developed and implemented an original idea?Have you rendered interesting results from your research?Have you worked on projects in which you have made unique
discoveries?Have you ever contributed to a fundraising campaign or cost
reduction effort?
Working with DataWhat kinds of software and technology can you use
proficiently?Are you able to compile and analyze data?Can you manage a budget and calculate expenses?Can you organize information into purposeful and relevant
categories? Can you observe and evaluate minute details?Can you evaluate data to minimize cost and maximize
resources?
Working with ThingsHave you ever designed or built a structure?Have you ever improved the quality or efficiency of a
product?Can you visualize and apply landscape design?Can you assemble a finished project from raw materials?Have you succeeded in manufacturing functional structures
outdoors?
Desirable Transferable Skills“What employers want!”
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Developing a Winning Resume
A resume is a written document that is used to highlight the skills, contributions and experiences that represent the personal brand you want to portray to potential employers to secure an interview .
HeadingHighlight your personal contact information in a way that makes sense for your spacing needs . Include:o Name, which should be bold and in larger print (14-20 font size) o Permanent and/or current addresses (listing both signals a transition, e .g ., graduation)o One professional email address without the hyperlinko One reliable telephone numbero You do not need to label contact information e .g ., Email: somebody@purdue .edu, just indicate: somebody@purdue .edu
ObjectiveThis optional statement should focus on your desired job title, if you choose to have one:o Use phrases such as “To obtain an internship in accounting or finance” or “Seeking full-time employment in engineering
design, research or development”o You can also include specialized interests/areas of focus to help distinguish yourselfo It is not necessary or expected that you highlight your skills or to extensively express what you want to gain from the
experience in this section
Resume TypesDecide the resume style you prefer to use, based on the message you want to convey to employers:o Chronological – Highlight information starting with the most recent . Prioritize your sections so you start with the most
important first!o Functional – Highlight information in categories based on commonly grouped skills . This type is useful for those with
gaps in experience or a wide variety in work history, but can demonstrate similar skills .
FormatKeep the following rules of thumb in mind when preparing the resume:o Margins – Top: 0 .8” - 1”; Sides and Bottom: 0 .5” - 1”o Font Size and Style – 10-12; simple, readable fonts (e .g ., Calibri, Georgia, Arial, Cambria, Times New Roman)o Balance – white space and text spaceo Length – Undergraduate level - 1 page; Graduate and Ph .D . - 2 pages; Education, Nursing and Medicine can have more
than 1 pageo Templates – Refrain from using them! Use resume samples as a guide to create your own document, unique to your skills
and qualificationso Order – Heading, Objective (if included) and Education are listed first, in that order
ContentThe makeup of your document should be deliberate and powerful:o Prioritize – Top two-thirds of the page receive priority when highlighting key categories and skillso Own the Order – Highlight the most relevant categories first; Experience does not always have to follow Education
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Educationo Name of institution and location, e .g ., Purdue University, West Lafayette, INo Official name of degree and major, e .g ., Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineeringo Concentrations, Minors- separate line, e .g ., Minor: Organizational Leadershipo Month and year of graduation (future or past); you do not need to indicate expected/anticipated graduation, just indicate
month and year, e .g ., May 2014o Optional overall and/or major GPA and scale, e .g ., 3 .59/4 .0o Omit high school information, unless 1) freshman or 2) significant or related to field
ExperienceHighlight employment, volunteer and school experiences that relate to your desired objective:o Potential titles for this section: Experience, Professional Experience, Related or Relevant Experienceo Use the core four- company name, position held, month/year of start and finish, city and state . Country, if not in U .S .o Emphasize relevant skills, specific accomplishments and/or contributionso Bullets formula= Power Verb (Skill) + Demonstrated Accomplishment and/or Contributiono Use important keywords and hot topics relevant to your fieldo Do not mention names of previous supervisors or advisors (Reference Page Only)
Related or Relevant Courseso List atypical courses to emphasize exposure to related subjects/skillso Consider courses taken as part of concentration, minor and/or specialized electiveso Do not include required courses for your degree as they do not distinguish you from other candidates
Do Not Includeo Photographs, marital status, salary requirements, age, race, national origin, visa status or references
References Available Upon Requesto References should not be listed on a resume . An employer typically only asks for them during or after an interviewo On a separate page, list 3-5 references, centered—name, position, company, address, phone and emailo Copy and paste the same heading from your resume to the top of the references page
Skillso Potential titles to consider: Technical/Computer Skills, Language Skills o Acceptable to categorize or list together if they are all in the same category; just list them, e .g ., Adobe Illustratoro Microsoft Word and PowerPoint are considered universal skills so you don’t need to list them . Only mention Microsoft if
you have extensive knowledge of additional Microsoft Office programs .o Indicate your level of proficiency and be sure you can use them “on the job” o Skills like communication and teamwork should be highlighted within the context of your experiences; use your bullet
statements to provide evidence of these skills
Additional SectionsDepending on your background, you may want to add additional sections to your resume:Most commonly listed after Education:
o Study Abroado Certifications or Licensure
Experience sections:o Leadership (very impressive to employers!)o Activities or Extracurricular Involvement or Student
Organizationso Honors or Awardso Community Service or Volunteer
o Professional Affiliationso Notable Projects or Class Projects or Projects
Most commonly used for a CV, but could be used for a resume if they are relevant to your career objective:
o Researcho Teachingo Publicationso Presentations
See pages 16 - 26 for resume samples that incorporate the recommendations provided!
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Power Verbs for Your Resume
The following lists are divided into categories to facilitate your ability to identify some great, active verbs to make your resume stand out . Begin each of your descriptive lines with a power verb . Keep the tenses consistent using past verbs for past experiences and present verbs for the
current ones .
Working with PEOPLE:
Communication AddressClarifyCollaborateCommunicateComposeCorrespondDemonstrateDocumentEditEntertainExhibitExplainExpressIllustrateInterpretInterviewInvestigateLecturePerformPlanPresentPromoteProofreadReadRelateRelayReportReviewReviseSpeakSummarizeSurveyTranslateTranscribeWrite
Teaching/AdvisingAdviseCorrectCounselDemonstrateDisplayEncourageEnlistEnsureGradeGuideInfluenceInstructIntroduceLectureMentorProgramProvideRateSteerSuggestSupportTeachTestTrainTutor
Public RelationsAdvertiseAdvocateAttendCoordinateConvinceDispenseDisseminateDistributeFundraiseInfluenceLobbyPersuadePoster
PublicizePublishRecruitScreenSellServiceTarget
Interpersonal RelationsAcclimateAccommodateAdaptAnswerAnticipateAssureBargainCareCoachCollaborateConferConfrontConsultConverseCritiqueDevelopEncourageFamiliarizeFormFosterFulfillImplementInformInteractInterveneJoinListenLitigateMediateModelMotivate
NegotiateParticipateProvideRecommendReconcileRehabilitateRepresentResolveShareSuggestTreat
Administrative/ ManagementAccelerateAccomplishAchieveActAdministerAllocateApproveAssignAssessAttainBenchmarkChairCommendCompromiseConsolidateControlDelegateDirectEnforceEntrustExpediteGovernHeadHireImproviseInitiateInstitute
JudgeLeadMaintainManageModerateMonitorOfficiateOrderOverseePrescreenPresidePrioritizeProduceProhibitReferRegulateRunStartStreamlineStrengthenSupervise
Working with DATA:
Research/AnalysisAcquireAnalyzeClassifyCollateCollectCompileConductDataDeliverDetectDetermineDiscoverDissect
EvaluateExploreExamineFormulateGatherIdentifyInspectInvestigateLocateNameObtainPinpointPreparePrioritizeResearchSpecifySurveyTestTraceTrackVerify
Numbers/FinanceAbstractAccountAddAppraiseAuditBudgetCalculateCollectComputeDecreaseDetermineDivideEnter (data)EstimateFileFinanceFormulateIncrease
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InsureInventoryInvestMarketMaximizeMinimizeMultiplyProcessProjectPurchaseRecordReduceSolveQuantify
OrganizationAppraiseApplyArrangeBalanceCatalogCategorizeConnectCoordinateDefineEditEstablishFacilitateFileGroup
IssueModifyOrchestrateOrganizeOverhaulPlacePrepareProgramQualifyReorganizeRewriteScheduleSetSort
Working with THINGS:
DevelopmentAssembleBuildCustomizeDesignEnlargeFormatImproveInstallFix
FunctionManufactureNavigateOperateProposeRefinishRenovateRepairRestoreUpdateUpgrade
Creating/GeneratingConstructLandscapeProduceShapeUtilize
Working with IDEAS:
DevelopmentAdjust ComposeDevelopDeviseGuideImplement
Innovate
Invent
Make
Creating/GeneratingActivate
Complete
Conserve
Contract
Create
Discover
Draft
Draw
Engineer
Execute
Expand
Generate
Inaugurate
Launch
Modify
Mold
Reconstruct
Synthesize
Transform
Unite
UniversalActApplyAnticipateChangeCheckContributeCoverDecideDefineDiagnoseEffectEliminateEmphasizeEstablishFacilitateForecastFoundGiveNavigateOfferPerformProposeReferRefereeRegisterReinforceResolveRespondRetrieve
SaveSelectServeSetSimplifyStudyTakeTravelUseWin
Weak Verbs
Do Not UseAidAssistDealEnhanceGainHandleHelpLearnReceiveSeek OutSet UpTolerateUnderstand
Adapted with permission from Letters & Science and Human Ecology Career Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Bullets Formula
Skill Statements
POWER VERB (SKILL) + Demonstrated Accomplishment/Contribution Consider the following tips:
Purpose • Performed gear mapping for transmissions to optimize shift patterns, fuel economy and available
power
Method • Collected quantitative infrared imaging using a high speed infrared camera
Result • Designed and implemented latches for condensation vents to reduce water leakage creating a safer
work environment
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Chronological Resume Sample
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Chronological Resume Sample
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Chronological Resume Sample
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Chronological Resume Sample
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Chronological Resume Sample
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Functional Resume Sample
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Cover Letter Guidelines
A cover letter is a type of job search correspondence that is sent along with your resume to a prospective employer to indicate your interest in a position .
PURPOSE • Identifies the position for which you are applying . • Indicates your interest in the position and employer . • States your main qualifications, with supporting
examples . • Refers the reader to your enclosed resume . • Specifies the action(s) that you will take in pursuit of
this employment opportunity .
RULES • Use resume paper, preferably white (8 .5” x 11”) with a
matching envelope (email is also appropriate) . • Ensure that there are no grammatical errors in the
letter . • Make sure the letter is typed . • Keep the letter brief and to the point—define an
objective . • Avoid negative approaches—boastfulness, exaggera-
tion, inconsistency, etc . • Use specific, relatable examples .
FORMATOpening paragraph: Pique the interest of the employer. 1) State why you are writing and give information to show your interest in this specific organization . 2) Name the position for which you are applying and how you heard about it .
Middle paragraph(s): Create a desire on the part of the employer to know more about you. 1) Explain why you are interested in working for this employer . 2) Point out your achievements or qualifications in this field, especially those that meet the job description or
requirements . 3) Refer the reader to your general qualifications and highlight important parts of your resume that will appeal to THIS
specific organization . 4) Avoid repetition between cover letter and resume .
Closing paragraph: Pave the way for the interview. 1) Ask for an appointment . 2) State that you will contact the employer in the near future . 3) Thank the employer for the consideration of future employment .
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Developing a Winning Curriculum Vitae (CV)
A Curriculum Vitae or CV is a professional document that is used for marketing your background for a variety of purposes, mostly within academia or research . It can be multiple pages, but should be focused . Use the following tips to help you get started on your CV .
Common Useso Graduate school admission, graduate assistantship, or scholarship applicationo Teaching, research and upper-level administrative positions in higher educationo School administration positions (superintendent, principal, department head)o Research and consulting in a variety of settingso Academic departmental and tenure reviewso College or university service appointmentso Professional association leadership positionso Publishing and editorial board reviewso Speaking engagementso Grant proposal
Foundational StandardsUse the following information from the Developing a Winning Resume on pages 10 and 11:o Headingo Objectiveo Formato Contento Experienceo Skills
EducationInclude the following information:o Name of institution(s) where obtained or working toward a degree, listed in reverse chronological ordero Official name of degree(s) and/or certification(s) obtained or currently working toward o Add Master’s Thesis, Project and/or Dissertation title(s)o Name of Advisor
Additional SectionsDepending on your background, you may want to add additional sections to your resume:o Teaching Experience and Interestso Research Experience and Interestso Related Experience: Internships, Practicum and/or Fieldworko Grants Received and Academic Awardso Special Trainingo Scholarships and Fellowships
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Curriculum Vitae Sample
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References Page Sample
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Look Into Majors
Summer Before Senior Year❑ Identify your goals and consider
whether or not graduate school is right for you .
❑ Write a draft of your personal statement .
❑ Research program options and requirements by browsing through graduate program guides (online and hard copy), university websites, and other resources .
❑ Research fellowships and other types of financial assistance . Consider government agencies, philanthropic organizations, the schools you apply to, and profes-sional organizations or honor societies as potential sources of funding .
❑ Register for required standardized tests .
August-September❑ Meet with faculty members in
your department to discuss your personal statement, possible programs to consider, and poten-tial fellowships and other funding sources .
❑ Determine the schools to which you will apply .
❑ Get organized . Create a file for each school you will apply to and keep all related application information in the appropriate file .
❑ Prepare for standardized tests .
September-October❑ Take standardized tests and request
that your scores be sent to the appropriate schools .
❑ Complete your personal statement and have it reviewed at the CCO .
❑ Requests letters of recommenda-tion from faculty; provide a copy of your personal statement and resume/curriculum vitae to each professor . Give your recommenders the appropriate information to submit their letters . Many recom-mendation letters can be submitted online and your recommenders will receive an email with instructions when you list them on your online application . If your school requires hard copy letters, give your recom-menders the appropriate address .
❑ Order transcripts from all post-secondary institutions and request official copies be sent directly to the schools to which you are applying .
Graduate School Application Checklist
Janet Beagle, Ph.D., Director, Office of Graduate Admissions, Purdue University Graduate School
Special Considerations for Application Deadlines❑ Application deadlines vary! You may need to adjust this timeline to meet the
deadlines of the programs you apply to, so be sure to note each program’s application deadline . This timeline is based on a January 1 deadline .
❑ If you find more than one deadline for your program of interest, use the earliest deadline to set your timeline; this is most often the one you must meet to be considered for fellowships and other financial assistance .
❑ Access more resources at www.gradschool.purdue.edu/prep .
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November❑ Complete application forms . (Do a
draft first!)
❑ Mail application materials (if not Web-based) one month in advance of the application deadline . Pay close attention to the instructions; all documents may not go to the same address .
❑ Remind your recommenders of when they must submit your letters of recommendation (i .e ., the application deadline of each program—consider telling them a deadline one to two weeks earlier than the actual deadline in case something falls through at the last minute) .
❑ Make copies of all application pieces for your records .
December❑ Check with schools to verify that
your letters of recommendation, test scores, transcripts, and other required documents have arrived to complete your application by the deadline .
❑ Remember that many offices will be busy at the end of the semester and over winter break, so do not wait until the last minute .
February-March❑ Schedule campus visits to locations
in which you are interested . Some programs may have planned visita-tions for admitted students; inquire about this .
❑ Prepare questions for each school to gain more information about academic programs, student life, and professional development opportunities .
❑ Conduct informational interviews with students in the programs to which you have applied to gather their perspective .
April❑ Mail acceptance forms and, if
required, deposits .
❑ Notify schools that you will not be attending after making your decision .
❑ Send thank-you letters to the writers of your letters of recom-mendation . Be sure to let them know where you’re going to school!
Want to join Purdue’s prospective student mailing list
to receive additional tips, deadline reminders,
and funding information?
Visit www.purdue.edu/grad and click on Request Info.
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Writing Your Graduate School Personal Statement: 10 Easy Steps
Purdue Online Writing Lab, www.owl.purdue.edu
Answer the questions asked
• Find questions in each application that are somewhat similar .
• Don’t be tempted to use the same statement for all applications . Customize your answer for each individual application .
Tell a story • Think in terms of showing
or demonstrating through concrete experience .
• Make your statement fresh, lively and different to distinguish yourself and make yourself memorable .
Be specific • Back up your statements with
specific examples or reasons . • Be sure your desire to obtain your
prospective career is logical, the result of specific experience that is described in your statement .
Find an angle • Figure out a way to make your story
interesting . Finding an angle or a “hook” is vital .
Concentrate on your opening paragraph
• Grabbing the reader’s attention in the opening paragraph is vital . This paragraph is the framework for the rest of the statement .
Tell what you know • Be specific . Use the language
professionals use to convey your knowledge of the field .
• Refer to experiences such as work, research, courses and professional readings, and explain why you are suited for it .
Avoid certain subjects • Avoid references to experi-
ences or accomplishments in high school or earlier .
• Avoid potentially controversial subjects (for example, controver-sial religious or political issues) .
Do research • Identify and capitalize on the
attributes that set your choice apart from other universities or programs . Mention the values these characteristics have on your interest in attending this school .
Write well • Be meticulous . Type and proofread your
essay very carefully . • Express yourself clearly and concisely . • Adhere to stated word limits .
Avoid clichés • Avoid cliché statements such as
stating on your medical school application that you are “good at science and want to help people .” This is not expressing an original thought .
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Explore Careers
The Art of Networking
Why Should I Network? • Nearly 80% of open positions are
never advertised . • Many employers fill positions
based on recommendations from colleagues or friends—someone in their network .
Extending Your Network • Conduct an informational
interview with an industry professional .
• Join a professional organization or attend a conference in your area of study .
• Attend company information sessions and introduce yourself to the recruiter .
• Take advantage of opportunities offered by your college or the CCO .
• Initiate conversations while on a plane, waiting in line, at the gym, or at the coffee shop .
Maintaining Your Network • Stay in touch with the people in your network by keeping
them informed of your progress . • Have them critique your resume . • Ask for input, and offer feedback when appropriate .
Remember, networking is a two way street .
Using Social Media to Network • Connect with a variety of individuals using sites such as
LinkedIn (professionals from various career industries), Twitter (family and friends) and others .
• Be cautious of what you are posting on these social networking sites—employers will view them to gather information!
Claudine R. Meilink, Career Services Consultant, Center for Career Opportunities, Purdue University
Know yourself. • Know your skills, professional qualities
and accomplishments, and be confident in communicating them .
• Decide upon three words to describe yourself .
• Brainstorm information you want to convey to a potential employer or mentor .
Develop your personal elevator pitch. • An elevator pitch is a concise, carefully
planned, well executed highlight of your skills that can be delivered in the amount of time it would take to ride an elevator .
• Visit www .cco .purdue .edu for tips on devel-oping your elevator pitch!
Practice makes perfect. • Get feedback from as many people as
possible . • Walk in to the CCO anytime between
10 a .m . and 4 p .m ., Monday through Friday, to practice your elevator pitch with our professional staff .
Master the art of small talk. • Listen carefully when you are in a
conversation . • Catch people’s names and use them in
the conversation . • Rephrase their opinions to show them you
are listening . • Smile and maintain appropriate eye contact
while in conversation . • Be aware of daily networking opportunities .
4 Simple Steps to Successful Networking
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Making the Most of a Career FairKnow Your Purpose: Networking
• Attend a career fair to: - Meet and interact with employers - Gather information about career fields - Learn about internship, full-time and co-op
opportunities
Before the Fair: Preparation is key• Revise your resume, have it reviewed, and make copies to
distribute to employers .• Review the list of employers planning to attend the fair
and research information about those in which you are interested .
• Practice your 30-second elevator pitch to express your unique qualities to employers .
• Prepare intelligent questions for recruiters based on your research of the employer or position .
• Choose professional business attire to wear to all career fairs .
During the Fair: Display confidence• Take a warm-up lap: - Walk through the fair to identify the location of employers you are interested in speaking with, and to
observe the interaction between candidates and recruiters . - Make a game plan of which employers you would like to meet the most, depending on desire and wait
time in lines .• Remember the following when approaching an employer: - Be confident: know your skills and be prepared to convey them to the recruiter . - Engage in small talk to break the ice . - Deliver your 30-second elevator pitch . - Ask questions about the organization and career opportunities . If you are interested in the position and
company, offer the recruiter your resume to review . - Ask the recruiter for a business card, thank them for speaking with you, and make plans to
follow up .
After the Fair: Take action • Review company materials received at the fair .• Send follow-up emails within 24 hours .• Request an interview with organizations you are interested in pursuing further .
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Researching Companies
Know Yourself • Reflect on your own career interests
and work values to assess whether the company will support you both profes-sionally and personally .
• Develop your resume to reflect skills and accomplishments specific to the company so you can better articulate how you’re qualified to work for them .
Know the Company • Read the company’s mission state-
ment, history and values to gain an understanding of how you match their goals .
• Brainstorm questions related to job descriptions, work culture and profes-sional advancement to prepare for career fairs and interviews .
Know the Staff • Review current staff’s biographies,
either on the company’s website or through LinkedIN, to learn about their academic backgrounds, career development and strategies for landing their current position .
• Conduct informational interviews with current staff to gain their perspective about the company and their position . Read Kaletra’s article on page 45 for a list of possible questions .
Know the Field • Subscribe to professional publica-
tions and organizations so you have access to current journals and newsletters relevant to your field .
• Talk to people in your professional network to gain their perspective on companies .
Know Your Resources • Use career resources to further explore opportunities: - Occupational Outlook Handbook- Bureau Labor of Statistics - www.bls.gov/ooh
- O’Net Online - www.onetonline.org - America’s Career INFONET- www.careerinfonet.org - Salary .com - www.salary.com
• CCO Resources: - myCCO account - “Research Employers” - Career Wiki - “Employer Research” - Stats and Salaries: First Destination Data
• Social Media: - Use LinkedIN and Twitter to follow companies, groups and job postings
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Informational InterviewsKaletra Dispennett, Career Services Consultant, Center for Career Opportunities, Purdue University
Conducting informational interviews can broaden your professional network and assist you in gaining information about a specific career field or academic major . Use the following guidelines to help you utilize this valuable resource .
Why Do Them?• Gather advice: Collect information concerning
the academic major or career field in which you are interested .
• Develop your network: Tap your resources to learn about other individuals you should contact . Utilize information from LinkedIn, alumni and professional associations and conferences .
• Obtain insight from a professional: Gain valu-able feedback concerning your resume and helpful information specific to your prospective career field .
How Should I Prepare?• Contact the individuals with whom you wish to
meet: Schedule an appointment with someone who is in the career field or academic major you wish to pursue .
• Make a list: Prepare a list of questions to ask during the interview .
• Respect the interviewer’s time: Honor the time agreed upon by moving the conversation to a close 2-3 minutes prior to the end of your meeting .
What Should I Ask?• How did you decide on this career?• Tell me about your career journey. How did you get into
this position?• How long have you been in this career?• How did you find your job (at a career fair, networking,
etc.)?• What specific skills and/or qualifications are required
for someone in your position?• What was your favorite subject in college?• Describe what you do in your job.• What do you like most about your job?• What is the most challenging part about your job?
• What steps would you recommend to someone interested in this career?
• About how many hours per week do you spend doing your job?
• What books or journals that are related to your career/job do you read regularly?
• What professional associations are you a part of? • Why are you a part of this association?• What is your role in the association?
What Steps Do I Take After Conducting the Interview?
• Request a business card/contact information.
• Send a thank-you note or email to express your gratitude for their time and information within 24 hours .
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Social media platforms have become popular among young professionals . They are so popular that employers check these sites to see what young professionals post and how they represent themselves in the social media realm .
How do you keep your social media presence appropriate and professional so it does not hurt your chances of landing a dream job? Here are a few tips on managing your online reputation on all social media platforms you might use .
Managing Your Online Reputation
Connect with the CCO:
Purdue CCO
Purdue CCO
@purduecco
purduecco
purduecco
PurdueCCO
1. PhotosPhotos can be subjective; even something as simple as a plastic cup in your hand with friends could be mistaken as a “party” environment . Keep an eye on the photos you post to your profile and the ones you are tagged in by others . Remember that even if you know that you were acting appropriately in the situation, viewers of the photo don’t . Consider deleting anything that could be seen as unprofessional and asking friends to remove photos you deem inappropriate .
2. LanguageWhether you are posting on your own site or on friends’ sites, you should keep your language professional and appropriate . Remember that the language you use is not subjective . You make a conscious decision to post what you do, so if you represent yourself unprofession-ally, there is little room for misunderstanding or excuse . Your best bet is to refrain from cuss words, name calling and racist language . Try to stay upbeat and positive in your status updates and postings and refrain from complaining about classes, companies, organizations and especially any internships or jobs you currently work . Employers do not want to see you posting unhappily about your current position because you could do the same in a position with them .
3. Pages/Groups/ConnectionsConsider liking and joining clubs, orga-nizations, university affiliations and compa-nies within your field of interest . Refrain from joining groups that have suggestive titles or imply inappropriate behaviors on your part .
When connecting with companies and organizations on social media platforms, consider professional affiliations that can help you network such as, the Purdue CCO.
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Sample Interview Questions
• Please describe the duties of Position X for me . • What kinds of assignments might I expect the first six
months on the job? • Does your company encourage further education? • What are your growth projections for next year? • What do you like best about your job/company? • Is your company environmentally conscious? In what
ways?
• Will I have the opportunity to work on special projects? • Is there a lot of team/project work? • Where does this position fit into the organizational
structure? • What is the next course of action? When should I expect
to hear from you or should I contact you? • What is the company culture like?
Personal • Tell me about yourself . • What are your hobbies? • Why did you choose to interview with our organization? • Describe your ideal job . • What can you offer us? • What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? • Can you name some weaknesses? • Define success . Failure . • Have you ever had any failures? What did you learn from them? • Of which three accomplishments are you most proud?
Education • Why did you choose your major? • Why did you choose to attend your college or university? • In which campus activities did you participate? • Which classes interest you the most? • Do your grades accurately reflect your ability? Why or why not? • Were you financially responsible for any portion of your college
education?
Experience • What job-related skills have you developed? • Give an example of a situation in which you provided a solution to an
employer . • How do you think a former supervisor would describe your work and
attitude? • Give an example of a time in which you worked under deadline
pressure . • Give an example of a time when working with a team led to success .
Career Goals • What other types of positions are you considering? • How do you feel about travel? • How do you feel about the possibility of relocating? • What qualities are you looking for in a boss? • Are you able to work on several assignments at once? • Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?
Questions Asked by Employers—When providing examples use the S .T .A .R . Method on page 48 .
Questions to Ask Employers—Don’t forget to research the employer extensively in order to ask intelligent questions . Bring up employer/market trends, current news and company initiatives during the interview .
Log on to myCCO to practice interviewing with the InterviewStream program.
“Read the company’s website—so many candi-dates simply don’t take this very expected step . Ask questions before the interview . Try to find out with whom you will be speaking along with their job title . Look them up on a professional networking site to view their profile .”
Cory BurkeHiring ManagerWolverine Trading, LLC
“Have a good sense of the company and how you fit with their culture and position requirements . Work to ‘sell’ how well you fit with the organization during the interview . Talk to alumni who work at the company . Ask the CCO about their familiarity with the organization(s) in which you have interest .”
Angela Heyroth, Senior Manager, Talent Attraction, Charles Schwab
“Clearly and concisely answer interview ques-tions in a way that describes both your work experience and your accomplishments . Ask thought-provoking questions (e .g ., inquire about career development, training and opportunities for advancement) .”
Beverly WalkerCampus Recruiting RepresentativeLockheed Martin
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S.T.A.R. Method of Behavioral Interviewing
Interview Rules
Behavioral Question and Answer Example: “Describe a time when you demonstrated effective problem-solving skills.”
• Describe the setting in which your interview response takes place . • What were you doing? Who were you working with? What project were you working on?
Example Answer: “During my role as an Event Planning Intern at Company X this past summer, I managed all of the details and supervised a group of five in order to successfully host certain events .”
• Explain how the situation changed, and how you were expected to address this change . • What was the goal you were striving to accomplish, or the problem you were trying to solve?
Example Answer: “After reviewing the company’s annual report, I noticed that the attendance at our events had dropped by 30% in the past 3 years, and I wanted to find a solution to this problem .”
• Clarify the specific action steps that you took in order to address the task at hand . • Demonstrate and mention skills that you utilized in each step . • What did you do to resolve the problem or reach the goal? • Present your key strengths confidently in the Action Step .
Example Answer: “First, I collected feedback by sending out a questionnaire to past attendees and partners on ways to improve our events . I gathered this research, and used it to design a new, more effective promotional packet using Software X .”
• Explain how your actions contributed to the overall end product . • How did the situation end? What did you learn from this experience? • Include concrete, quantifiable data to provide specific details in your response .
Example Answer: “Company X was able to utilize both my solutions and feedback from the commu-nity to host even better events . After implementing some of these strategies, we raised attendance to our events by 20% in the first year . I learned that it is essential to continually adapt strategies through marketing and research to increase participation .”
1 . Research the employer to prepare you for interview questions and to discover if the opportunity is a good fit .
a . Current News b . Employer Initiatives c . Position you are interviewing for d . Company Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and
Threats (SWOT Analysis)2 . Prepare five or more success stories using the S .T .A .R . Method .3 . Image is important: Be on time, dress professionally, make eye
contact, offer a firm handshake, be positive, and listen to what the representative has to say!
4 . Always ask questions about the employer or position—this is where good company research can really help (avoid asking about salary or benefits) .
5 . Follow up with the interviewer: Send a thank-you letter that restates your skills and interest in the employer within 24 hours of the interview .
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21st Century Interviewing
Technology has opened up many opportunities in the job search . It also has created potential problems in adapting standard professional skills to fit the new tech-
nologies now commonly used in the job search . Use these tips as a guide beyond the standard recommendations for interviews and correspondence .
Skype Interviews• Practice before the actual interview . You should be
comfortable with the software and your ability to communicate through Skype .
• Get the computer’s webcam high enough so that it is eye-level with you .
• Create a professional username .
• Smile, it will help you appear friendly and also shows confidence .
• Dress correctly . Shades of blue look better on video, while reds and hot colors can be too bright . Always try to wear solid colors and not prints .
• Try to have a professional looking background . A clean wall or bookcase works well .
• Have your resume and any notes on the position in front of you in case you want to refer back to them .
• Find a quiet space for your interview so you will not be interrupted .
Email Etiquette• When replying to an email keep the same subject line, and
include salutation and closing .
• Email thank-you letters are acceptable . Try to send a handwritten thank-you note as well .
• Never negotiate via email . Negotiations should be conducted verbally .
• Use a professional email, such as your Purdue email or Gmail . Make sure your username is appropriate . Refrain from using nicknames or other casual titles, e .g ., coffeefanatic86 .
• Always include a signature block . Make sure your email, title (for example, communications student), phone number and mailing address are incorporated .
• Name your attachments logically for the recipient . A title of PetePurdueResume .doc is much easier to recognize than MyResume .doc .
• Avoid using emoticons and acronyms such as , LOL, TTYL .
Phone Interviews• Prepare like you would for an in-person interview
including dress and company research .
• Prepare your space ahead of time:
o Plan on interviewing in a space that is quiet .
o Make sure you leave a glass of water on the desk, your resume, a pen, blank paper, and if possible, a copy of the job description .
o Bring a mirror or poster with a face on it and speak while looking at this object . Seeing another face makes the interview feel more like it is in person .
• Make sure you have a good phone connection—use a landline if possible .
• Smile—this will help you sound more pleasant and calm .
• Take your time—don’t fret over silences; just give the conversation time and resist any urge to babble .
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Top 10 Etiquette RulesAnthony Cawdron, Events Coordinator, Westwood, Purdue University
Be on time, a little early is fine . Arriving too early shows bad time management skills and puts your hosts/interviewer at a disadvantage .
Be courteous to EVERYONE. You never know who they might turn out to be .
Take as little ‘baggage’ with you as possible. Carry a few essentials and an easy to hold portfolio or briefcase .
Be open, friendly and polite. Use active listening and speaking tech-niques, have a few good conversation starters prepared and smile!
When offered hospitality, accept a minimum. Avoid making heavy demands on support staff .
At a meal, choose wisely. Pick easy to eat familiar foods, nothing too pricey and something that will allow you to be poised, graceful and atten-
tive to your hosts .
Err on the side of caution when it comes to alcohol. If your host offers a glass of wine and you are comfort-able, accept . Never feel pressured .
Watch your host for cues. a . Silverware: Work from the
outside in . b . Bread vs . Beverage: bread is
to the left of your plate, while beverage is to the right . Eat well and look good doing it!
Be gracious in your thanks for a meal. Always be prepared to pay your way or offer to assist with the check . If you are the host, expect to pay!
Follow up promptly with requests for further information. Send a handwritten thank-you note
to your host .
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Don’t Forget the Small Companies
About Small Companies • Most new job growth in the U .S .
comes from small businesses • Most Bachelor’s degree candidates
concentrate their job search on Fortune 500 corporations or other large, well-known companies
• Any business with 200 or fewer employees is considered a small company
• Small businesses provide the economy with nearly two-thirds of all new jobs
Are You Right for a Small Company?Below is a list of common traits found among those who enjoy working in a small company atmosphere . If these describe you, a small company might be worth considering .
• Self-motivated • Generalist with many complemen-
tary skills • Strong communication skills (oral
and written) • Enthusiastic • Risk-taker • Quick learner • Independent—can get things
done with minimal supervision • Ability to work effectively with
everyone in the organization
Is a Small Company Right for You?The following characteristics may give you an idea of some of the things you may experience in a small company . Which appeal to you? Which do not appeal to you?
• More responsibility; emphasis placed on the duties performed rather than job title
• Individual ideas and suggestions may be heard easily and given greater attention
• Career advancement and salary increases may be rapid in a growing company
• May have less job security due to high rate of failure for new small businesses
• Opportunity to be involved in the creation or growth of something great
• Involvement in the entire orga-nization rather than a specific department
• May be eligible for stock options and profit sharing
• Quicker decision-making process due to fewer regulations and levels of management
• Starting salaries and benefits may be more variable
Finding a Small CompanyUse the following resources to help you gain access to small companies:
• Contact the Chamber of Commerce in the area you would like to work: Get the names of growing companies in the industry of your choice .
• Participate in the local chapter of professional trade associa-tions related to your career: Send prospective employers a cover letter and resume, follow up with a phone call .
• Read trade publications, business journals and area newspapers for leads.
Adapted with permission from the Career Resource Manual of the University of California, Davis.
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5 Good Reasons to Pursue a Nonprofit Career
Adapted with permission from Idealist.org.
Meg Busse & Steven Pascal-JoinerAuthors of “The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers,” Idealist.org
For full article and additional resources, visit www.idealist.org/info/Careers
So much potential for change• Working for a nonprofit is a great way to
effect change in local, national and interna-tional communities on a range of issues .
• Nonprofit workers stated they are “very satisfied with their opportunity to accom-plish something worthwhile .”
There’s a mission for everyone• There is a broad range of missions
and causes, allowing opportunity for everyone to affect change .
• Research of organizations that match the individual’s passion will increase the likeli-hood that they find a cause they are looking to support .
Nonprofit salaries can hold their own…
• In industries such as health care and educa-tion, nonprofit salaries are identical to or outpace for-profit pay rates by as much as 30% .
• It is still possible to earn a great living while serving in a wide range of roles and working a variety of missions .
It’s about more than the bottom line• More people than ever are transitioning
from other sectors to nonprofit work .• There is a growing awareness of the impor-
tance of finding positions that provide more than a salary .
• Due to costs associated with effectively recruiting on college campuses, very few nonprofits visit campus to recruit students…but, a nonprofit could be the right place for you!
Check out the following resources to start your research:
Idealist - idealist.org Nonprofit Opportunities - npo.net Chronicle of Philanthropy - philanthropy.com Guidestar - guidestar.org
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Federal Jobs: 10 Reasons to Answer the Call to Serve
The Nation’s Largest Employer is Hiring!• Half of the nation’s 2 million
federal employees may be eligible to retire in the next 5 years; that’s a lot of openings .
• Unlike some other employers, the federal government will never go out of business . It will always need good people to protect the inter-ests of American citizens .
There’s a Job for Every Interest• There are federal jobs suited
to every interest and skill, from architecture to zoology .
• You can combine your skills with your interests; for example, use your accounting background to improve the environment, your engineering degree to improve airport security, or your biology degree to conduct cutting-edge medical research .
You Can Make a Difference• The work that government
employees do has an impact on the life of every American .
• You can play a vital role in addressing pressing issues, from homelessness to homeland security .
The Federal Government Can Help Pay for School• Federal agencies may help you pay back
your student loans if you work there for a certain length of time .
• Pursue a graduate degree, and your employing agency may just pick up the tab!
You Can Advance Quickly• Federal agencies offer excellent training
and development opportunities, and training can begin your first day on the job .
• There are a number of “fast track” possibili-ties for advancement within your field .
There are Federal Jobs Around the Country…and Around the World• Only 15% of government
employees work in the Washington, DC area .
• Over 35,000 federal employees work abroad .
The Federal Government Values Diversity• The federal government has
steadily increased the diver-sity of its workforce .
• Federal agencies actively encourage minorities and individ-uals with disabilities to consider government service through a variety of internship and fellow-ship programs .
Federal Jobs Pay Better Than You Think• Average government salaries
are competitive for most professions .
• Pay can increase fairly quickly for top candidates with strong educa-tion and experience .
Flexible Work Schedules and Benefits Encourage Work-Life Balance• Flexible work schedules are a major upside
for those with busy schedules .• Federal benefits, including health insur-
ance, retirement and vacation, are extremely competitive within the private sector .
The Federal Government is a Career Builder• Advance your career by devel-
oping highly marketable skills .• Utilize your federal experiences as a building
block for an exciting and diverse career .• Use these resources to help you research State of Indiana - in.gov USA Jobs - usajobs.gov Go Government - gogovernment.org
You probably know something about jobs in the private and nonprofit sectors and how to apply, but have you ever considered…
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Job Search Plan
Initial Steps• Create a list of target industries and job titles• Position yourself by determining your main competen-
cies and skills related to the industry/job• Identify advantages and challenges for any company or
job you wish to pursue• Set up a weekly schedule for job search activities,
including networking, researching, resume and cover letter writing, submitting applications and preparing for interviews
Identify and Tailor Your Brand• Develop your personal brand by asking others to describe
your characteristics and values: - Who do you surround yourself with? - What do you strive for? - What do you want others to know about you? - What would your close friends and family or profes-
sors/advisors say you are good at?• Craft resumes and cover letters emphasizing skills that
are specific to jobs and companies
Gain Relevant Experience
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10 Job Search Strategies
Know Yourself • Identify your interests, skills and
values . • Be prepared to communicate your
skills and accomplishments to poten-tial employers verbally and in writing .
Create an Action Plan • Create a list of target companies
that match your interests, skills and values .
• Research each organization and the available career opportunities .
• Set, track and meet short-term goals, urgent deadlines and small milestones .
Develop a Network • Contact and conduct informa-
tional interviews with various contacts and companies .
• Join professional associations and alumni clubs, and maintain regular contact with those you meet .
• Read blogs or articles in key interest areas and comment intelligently .
• Utilize social media to connect with other professionals in your area of interest .
Obtain Experience • Consider volunteering, part-time work,
co-ops, or internships . • Investigate teaching, unpaid, research and federal
positions . • Think about Teach for America, City Year,
AmeriCorps, or other projects .
Be Open-Minded • Be open to possibilities outside of your
particular degree field, and focus on developing valuable skills even if it is not your “dream job” .
• Broaden your search to a variety of geographic loca-tions, part-time or contract work and starting salary options .
Consider Less Popular Organizations
• Non-Profit, federal government and small-medium sized companies also have a variety of valuable opportuni-ties and room for advancement .
Create a Powerful Presence
• Clearly demonstrate relevant skills in a resume and cover letter .
• Focus on accomplishments rather than duties or responsibilities performed .
• Tailor requested documents to each job posting or organization .
Maintain a Presence • Periodically keep contact with the
employer and individuals in your network .
• Contact employers 11/2 -2 weeks after submitting your resume to see if they received your application materials, ask any questions about the position and reiterate your interest .
• Send thank-you notes within a day of working with your contacts .
Ask for Assistance • Don’t be afraid to ask your network for leads
and advice . • Talk to your advisor, professors and peers about
possible opportunities . • Visit the CCO at www.cco.purdue.edu or Young
Hall 132; call (765) 494-3981 to speak with a Career Services Consultant and learn about ways we can assist your search .
Be Patient and Positive • Expect 6 months or more to obtain a
position . • Adopt 3-4 ways to conduct your job search and
rotate them when you reach a roadblock . • Periodically, focus your energy on other tasks/
hobbies .
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Internship Information & Resources
Key Points to Consider:• Full-time or Part-time Internship
• Paid or Unpaid Position
• Season/Semester for Internship
• Geographic Restrictions
• Transportation Requirements
• Academic Credit
• Type of Company/Organization
Where to Start:• Center for Career Opportunities,
myCCO, Career Wiki Online Library
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Major/Minor Department
• Social Media Sites
o LinkedIn
o Twitter
o Facebook
• Career Fairs
• Professional Associations
• Alumni Office (purduealumni .org)
• Company Websites
• Cold Call Contact
• Networking
Tapping Into the Hidden Job Market:A majority of professional opportuni-ties are obtained through networking, and are not publicly posted . Follow these steps when looking for hidden opportunities:
• Target the type of internship you want
• Develop, manage and pursue active leads (people, friends, family, organizations)
• Convert raw leads into specific people who can hire you to do the work you want
• Turn those names into informational interviews
• Sell yourself in an appointment, even if there are no current openings
• Follow up and continue to build a relationship for future leads
Finding an internship that meets your needs as a student and professional is an important process . The following internship resources and information can assist your search for the perfect fit!
Trusted Websites:• Internships .com
• Collegegrad .com
• Internshipprograms .com
• Internjobs .com
• Internweb .com
• Urbaninterns .com
• Idealist .org
• Makingthedifference .org
• Mtvnetworkscareers .com
• Nih .gov
• Summerinternships .com
• Indianaintern .net
• www .cco .purdue .edu/Student/Internships .shtml
Complete the Post-Internship Survey on www.cco.purdue.edu
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For additional resources, please visit the “Diverse Populations” section of the CCO’s website at https://www.cco.purdue.edu/Student/DiversePopulations.shtml
Job Search Tips for Diverse Populations
Students with DisabilitiesWhen and if you disclose your disability is your choice . You could share information in your cover letter, resume, during the interview or prior to accepting the job offer .
On your resume, focus on your abilities and accomplishments . You could include additional skills such as reading Braille or highlight leadership roles in organizations for individuals with disabilities . If you require special accommodations to conduct an interview or to perform job requirements, be sure to communicate to the employer in advance so arrange-ments can be made .
Utilize all your resources to navigate the job search process including: disability-specific associa-tions, disability placement companies and government workforce recruitment programs .
International StudentsPurdue International Connections (PIC) LinkedIn Group—Join this group to stay connected with other Purdue international students! Be sure to check out our International Career Wiki on the CCO’s webpage for international job search engines .
Highlight technical and soft skills on your resume and cover letter; consider multilingualism, adaptability, flexibility and understanding of cultural differences . It is recommended that
you avoid stating your visa status on your resume . However, you are required to disclose your work authorization on your job application .
For more information on working in the U .S ., please visit http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/resources . For more information on visa status and work authorization, go to the
International Students and Scholars (ISS) office (Schleman Hall, Room 136) or visit http://www.iss.purdue.edu/Current/F1/Employment.cfm or http://www.iss.purdue.edu/Current/J1/Employment.cfm .
LGBTQ StudentsDisclosing, or coming out, about your identity is completely your choice . How you list information on your resume can be highlighted or downplayed based on the work environment . You can list the full name of LGBTQ related groups, their abbreviation or an alternative name, e .g . Diversity and Inclusion Group or Anti-Discrimination Organization . Be prepared to discuss upon request from an employer . During the job search process, focus on the skills and values you bring to the hiring organization .
The Human Rights Campaign, www.hrc.org, has information on workplace attitudes and corporate policies including the Corporate Equality Index rankings of major companies .
The CCO has been certified as “Gold Level” by Out for Work . Please contact us for additional LGBTQ resources available through the Out for Work Career Center Library .
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Academic Job Search
Patricia Garrott, Retired Senior Career Services Consultant, Center for Career Opportunities, Purdue University
Preparing a Research StatementA research statement is a clear and concise summary of your research and dissertation with a focus on the future direction of your research . Think about how your research and dissertation will fit into your future experiences and the particular institution for which you are applying for a position .
Guidelines • Include a concise discussion of your dissertation, and
relate previous research into future projects or related research programs—perhaps a connection back to your teaching statement .
• Express the relevance of your work to larger intellec-tual interests .
• Answer the questions, “Why does knowing about ___ matter?” and “What will that project tell us that we don’t already know?”
• Mention the future direction of your dissertation research and the important and innovative directions your research may take .
Additional Tips • Obtain feedback from colleagues and faculty advisors
to ensure that you describe your research at an appro-priate level of generality/specificity .
• Construct a research plan that provides a balance between your research interests and the variety of research that matches the purpose for which you are writing .
• Mention funding organizations likely to support your research plans to increase credibility .
• Write as clearly and concisely as you can with a focus on the purpose of your statement .
Guidelines • Use any specific instructions in the job posting as a guide . • Length: 1-2 pages (must be readable and keep readers engaged while still getting your thoughts across) . • Use present tense to reflect your experiences and beliefs . • Include certain discipline specific standards when necessary (avoid technical terms) . • Make your statement unique—set yourself apart from other candidates! • Discuss your philosophy of teaching and learning . • Describe your approach to teaching . • Provide documentation of your effective teaching strategies .
Preparing a Teaching StatementA teaching statement is a personal mission statement for anyone whose assignment is to help others learn .
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myCCO
Search for opportunities, apply for positions and schedule interviews all in one place: login or become a new user at https://www.cco.purdue.edu/mycco.aspx
Register Your myCCO Account 1 . As a first time user, enter your PUID as both your user name and password . 2 . Be sure to read the “Participation Agreement” and “Cancellation and Missed Interview
Policy” before checking “I Agree to Terms .” 3 . Complete all required fields of the profile
Upload Your Resume, Cover Letter and TranscriptYour myCCO account is not active until you upload a resume . 1 . Click “Resumes ETC” on the top navigation bar . 2 . Select “Add New .” 3 . Label your document with a title that will help you
remember each document . Titles are only visible to you, not employers .
4 . Select the document type . Use “Other Documents” for your transcript .
Note: You may upload up to 10 documents. All documents must be under 200KB
Create Job Search AgentsJob Search Agents notify you by email when new jobs matching your criteria are posted in myCCO . 1 . Hover over “Jobs & On Campus Interviews” on the top
navigation bar . 2 . Click “myCCO OCR & Job Listings” on the drop-down
menu . 3 . Click “Advanced Search .” 4 . Check the box in front of “save as” and give your job search
a name . 5 . Select the appropriate criteria for your job search . 6 . Click “Search Agent” and select “schedule .” 7 . Select “yes” for “Enabled” and schedule your agent
accordingly .
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Apply for Jobs & On-Campus Interviews 1 . Hover over “Jobs & On Campus Interviews” on the top
navigation bar . 2 . Click “myCCO OCR & Job Listings” on the drop-down
menu . 3 . Narrow down your search using drop down options, and
click “Search .” 4 . You will see an “Apply” option if you qualify for the posi-
tion . Read carefully as the employer may refer you to the company website to apply .
5 . To submit your resume, follow the directions in the “APPLICATION STATUS” box .
Note: To apply for on-campus recruitment, you must meet all screening criteria including major, degree, graduation date and work authorization.
Schedule On-Campus InterviewsTime slots for on-campus interviews are on a first-come, first served basis so sign up for your interview time as soon as possible . 1 . From the top navigation bar, click on “My On-Campus
Applications” to check the status of your applications . 2 . If your status is “Invited,” select the time that works best
for your schedule .
NOTE: Review the CCO’s Cancellation & Missed Interview Policy to be aware of the consequences for missing an interview.
Practice InterviewingStudents must complete an interview on INTERVIEWSTREAM prior to scheduling a mock interview at the CCO. 1 . From your myCCO Desktop, under “SHORTCUTS,” click
“Interview Stream .” 2 . You will need to use your Purdue University email address
to create an INTERVIEWSTREAM account . 3 . Once you have an account, you can conduct an online inter-
view, recording yourself using a webcam . If you choose, you can then send your results to a CCO staff member to receive feedback .
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Access numerous database venues to compile information on various aspects about a particular employer by visiting www.cco.purdue.edu and clicking on the Career Wiki - Online Library . Some databases require Purdue Career Account login .
Key Features: • Career Guides • Job Boards
• Relocation Resources• Resources by Major
• Employment Data• Internship Resources
• Employer Research 1 . Company Information: Annual reports/financials, press releases, company history, product literature 2 . Industry Information: Comparisons of companies, overview of market, detailed market research reports 3 . Business News: Reporting on corporate actions, analysis of strategy and marketing, recent events
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Social Media
With social media sites becoming more popular, students are beginning to explore how they can be useful in their job search . We created a LinkedIn Boot Camp with challenges to help students explore professional networking . When looking for
internships or career opportunities, following these 10 simple challenges will help you stand out in the crowd .
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The Job Offer
Job offer correspondence helps to effectively and professionally communicate your career actions and choices .
For All Types of Correspondence:
Letter of Acknowledgement • Do not delay your acknowledgement of a received invitation or offer—procrastination makes a bad impression . • Restate the title of the position and salary . Express your appreciation for the offer . Indicate the date that you will let the company know your decision .
Thank-You Letter • Mail within 24 hours after the interview . • Reiterate your interview date and time, as well as your interest in the employer and your strongest selling points .
FORMAT:Opening sentence: Express your appreciation to the employer for meeting with you . Recall something specific that you discussed such as what you learned about them, the opportunity you are applying for, or a common interest you share with the interviewer .
Middle sentence: Add any information you failed to mention in the interview . Tell the interviewer about a skill that might further convince him/her of your value to the organization .
Closing sentence: Reiterate your interest and enthusiasm in the position . State something you are looking forward to in the position . Let the interviewer know how he/she can contact you .
Letter of Decline • Provide a brief explanation of why you chose to decline the employment offer . • Express your appreciation for the offer and for the time that the company has invested in you .
FORMAT:Opening sentence: Express your appreciation to the employer for meeting with you . Express your regret that you will not be accepting the offer .
Closing sentence: Extend your sincere best wishes to the organization and those with whom you met . If you are open to being contacted, let the inter-viewer know how he/she can contact you .
Letter of Acceptance • Indicate your acceptance of the offer of employment—restate the position, compensation, classification and starting date (if previously established) . • Express your appreciation, excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to work for the employer . • Inform employer of any travel plans if relocation is necessary .
FORMAT:Opening sentence: Express your appreciation to the employer for meeting with you . Express your enthusiasm for receiving the job offer . Reveal 1-2 aspects of the position or organization you are looking forward to experiencing . Identify skills you are looking forward to developing or utilizing .
Closing sentence: Reiterate your continued interest for your upcoming career opportunity . Let the interviewer know how he/she can contact you .
Heading FormatYour Street AddressCity, State, Zip code
Today’s Date
Recipient’s NameTitleCompany NameStreet AddressCity, State, Zip code
Dear Mr ./Mrs ./Miss ./Dr . _______
SalutationSincerely,
Your signatureYour Name type-written
Helpful Hints: • Address your letterhead to a specific person
within the company, if possible • Follow-up to your correspondence if you do not
get a response after 2 weeks • Use email to maintain contact and keep track of
correspondence both sent and received
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There are four outcomes for students wanting to negotiate an offer: 1) Offer withdrawn; 2) Confirmation of a non-negotiable
offer; 3) A positive adjustment to the offer, but not all that was sought; or 4) Obtaining all considerations sought for adjusting the offer
Having an offer withdrawn, or students receiving everything they seek in a negotiation, does not happen frequently . Students are much more likely to not have an offer adjusted or arrange for a relatively small adjustment to the offer . A common starting point in a job offer negotiation is typically the deadline for your decision . Rationale that you employ for the extension may include your contemplation of other offers and opportunities, consultation with family members or significant others and dual career couple-related issues . Once the decision-making deadline has been agreed upon, other potential negotiating points include signing bonus, moving expenses, starting date and salary .
To assist you in implementing an effective negotiation strategy, the following strategies are offered in the form of an acronym—BE COMPETENT .
Behavior Assessment: Representing yourself in a professional manner during negotiations conveys to a potential employer your logical resolve, decision making abilities, diplomacy skills, capacity for team play and a degree of “tough-mindedness” that can help create positive impressions of you .
Enthusiasm: Credit the time and effort that employer represen-tatives invested in establishing your offer by exhibiting genuine appreciation for the opportunity and enthusiastically pursuing a positive settlement .
Creating a Message Trail: Documenting your negotiating process will help you to clarify points of the offer, keep track of important deadlines, and remember the status of terms already decided .
Open Door Opportunity: Periods of personnel transition in the workplace (e .g . initial offers, promotions, reassignments) represent the best “open door” opportunity for you to affect decision making through negotiation .
Master Plan: In the self-assessment phase of your job search process, you may have considered the attributes that you seek in your first post-graduation position . This information, along with any newly considered factors, will be the basis of your “master plan” and hopefully provide you with your desired outcome of the negotiation .
Persuasion: Abiding by such principles such as knowing and understanding the employer’s needs and resources, as well as tactics such as offering choices of two positives (e .g . Would increasing the signing bonus or adjusting the relocation allowance be more feasible?) can serve you well in a nego-tiation campaign .
Employer Benefits: Articulating ways that your negotiated results can benefit the organization may improve your chances for success . Examples include graduate school tuition reim-bursement resulting in your increased competence and productivity, or your increased salary figure providing a new entry-level salary range that is more competi-tive for future college graduate hires .
Time Awareness: As time passes following the extension of an offer to an enthusiastic and qualified candidate, employers often begin to disestablish the candidate search mechanism (e .g . pull vacancy post-ings, close job requisitions, etc .) . Receiving a deadline extension may result in greater negotiating leverage for you .
Expectations: Organizations’ flexibility to negotiate varies according to the type of work setting, candidate supply/demand ratios and the economy . Researching both the employer and the market will help you to develop realistic expectations going into the negotiation process .
New Information: Keep abreast of current events and news items that may affect you or the organization . Recent mergers, expan-sions, personnel changes affecting the organization is important to know . Also, receipt of an award or accepting a leadership position on campus may be news you wish to share .
Thanking Employers for the Offer: Regardless of the outcome, express your sincere gratitude to employers for the job offer exten-sion—both verbally and in writing . It is conceivable that an employer whose offer you reject could play a major role in your future—as a client, a professional association affiliate, or as a future employer .
Negotiating Job Offers
Timothy B. Luzader, Director, Center for Career Opportunities, Purdue University
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Negotiation Role Play
Candidate: Hello, may I speak to Joe Negosh, please?
Company Rep: This is Joe Negosh .
Candidate: Hi Mr . Negosh . This is John Jobs, and I am calling to follow up on the job offer you sent me earlier this week . Do you have a few minutes to speak about the terms of agreement? I just have a few questions .
Company Rep: Actually, I do have a moment in between meetings . How can I help you?
Candidate: First, I just want to say once again that I am so thankful and excited about the extended offer and the potential opportunity to be a part of the Dream Job, Inc . team . I am in the process of assessing another job offer and wanted to compare all the information I can to make a decision . Upon thoroughly reviewing the written offer letter and benefits information, it seems that the start date, benefits package and relocation reimbursement are quite reasonable and in alignment with our previous conversations . After researching comparative, marketing industry salaries in the Chicagoland area and the cost of living, I have discovered that the average salary offering for this position is $55,000 in comparison to the offer of $52,000 . Considering my previous internship experience in corporate marketing, my leadership in AMA and the degree I’ve acquired, I’d like to request consideration of a $55,000 salary .
Company Rep: Well, John, I appreciate your thoroughness . However, we are unable to offer anyone coming into this position more than a maximum of $54,000 . Now, with your skill set and degree backing, I think we can increase the salary offering by $2,000 from the original offer . How does that sound?
Candidate: Thank you! I am grateful for this compromise to increase the salary offer . It really helps me in my decision-making .
Company Rep: Do you have any other questions?
Candidate: Just one—considering the significant amount of travel that this position entails, is there a possibility to be reim-bursed for gas or mileage or be provided with access to a company car?
Company Rep: Our company does not have access to a fleet, but we can accommodate a monthly, mileage reimbursement and a $500 contribution per year to wear and tear on your personal vehicle .
Candidate: That sounds reasonable! Is it possible to receive an updated offer letter in writing that can reflect the new terms of $54,000 and monthly, mileage agreement we’ve discussed today for my final review?
Company Rep: Sure John, I’d be happy to get that out to you within the week .
Candidate: Thank you for your time and willingness to address my questions . What time frame can I work within to provide you my final answer?
Company Rep: It would be great if you could provide an answer within two weeks .
Candidate: Sure, I can do that . I look forward to being in contact with you, Mr . Negosh .
Company Rep: Great . I look forward to hearing from you .
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1st Source Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
ALDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ArcelorMittal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Chrysler Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Citadel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Detroit Engineered Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Evonik Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ExactTarget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership, UC Berkeley College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
International Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Jasper Engines & Transmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Jefferson County Public Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School . . . . . . . . . . 40
Katz, Sapper & Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Kimberly-Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Lutron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
MathWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Michigan Economic Development Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Plante Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Purdue Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Lally School of Management . . . . 40
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Schilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Front Cover
Sierra Lobo, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Superior Engineering, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Supreme Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Surveying and Mapping, LLC (SAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Terra Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program . . . . . . . . . 37
United Technologies Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Vectren Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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