Engage
For students looking to engage their career and major
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
Review steps in CARPE Orientation
See Career Ambassadors here
Make an appointment
Polish cover letter and follow-up skills. Refer to page 55 of the CCO handbook or the Purdue Online Writing Lab for help
Visit the CLA Career Center in Beering Hall 1289 to learn about internship and job search resources
Update my profile in myCCO on the CCO Website
Research internships 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 Ambassadors here
Make an appointment
Meet with a Career Specialist or Career Ambassador to identify and network with employers that hire liberal arts students and graduates.
Meet with a Career Specialsit to review your four-year plan and adjust if needed to stay on track
Explore internships
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.
Use LinkedIn to connect with alumni for informational interviews to explore my career interests, skills, and values, refer to page 43 of the CCO Handbook for help.
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.
Use MyCCO to identify employers that interest you that will be attending career fairs and learn about opportunities they will be recruiting for at the fair 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
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
Have a productive summer!
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