Achieve
For students working to achieve their career goals
The career orientation is intended to highlight the services and resources offered through the College of Liberal Arts Career Center.
Review College of Liberal Arts Career Center Orientation
View steps in CARPE Orientation
See Career Ambassadors here
Make an appointment
Visit the CLA Career Center in Beering Hall 1289 to learn about internship and job search resources
Create my profile in myCCO on the CCO Website
Research full-time jobs that match my interests, skills and values
Speak with an Academic Advisor, Career Specialist, Career Ambassador, or Faculty to gather information about potential majors/careers
See Career Ambassador here
Make an appointment
Meet with a Career Specialist to review your four-year plan and adjust if needed to stay on track
Explore full-time jobs
Revise my resume using examples from the Purdue Online Writing Lab or the Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) handbook
You can use LinkedIn to research employers and opportunities that match your interests, skills, and values as well as apply for jobs.
Polish your brand by developing a unique statement about you that clarifies your interests, abilities, and strengths.
Network and stay connected with purpose. Did you know the CLA Career Center can give you feedback on your LinkedIn profile?
College of Liberal Arts Career Center | BRNG 1289 | Open Monday-Friday 8a-5p
See Career Ambassadors here
Make an appointment
Update your LinkedIn profile
Attend career fairs early and often to become familiar with the process, atmosphere, etc.
The more you go, the more you know.
Review MyCCO to shop around. Take note of employers you are interested in, do your research and be intentional about connecting with those employers during the fair.
Attend a Career Fair, including the Purdue College of Liberal Arts Social Impact Career Fair!
Attend at least one Coffee and Careers AND one CLA Career Center Program/Event
Remain active and take on a leadership role with one or two organizations: one within your major, one outside your major
Complete the First Destination Survey
Complete CCO’s first destination survey the first way to give back to Purdue.
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