2024-2025 Purdue University Career Planning Handbook

Apply for Jobs & On-Campus Interviews 1. Click “Jobs” 2. Click “Search” 3. Click “Jobs” under the blue “Search” button 4. Click on the “All Jobs & Interviews” options directly under the “Keyword” search bar 5. Select “Interviews I Qualify For” 6. Narrow down your search by selecting “Position Type” or “More Filters” 7. Click on the options that you want to use and click on the “Apply” button at the bottom of the search selection criteria box. Read carefully as the employer may refer you to the company website to apply. Follow their directions 8. To submit a resume, click “Apply” and follow the directions in the box

Schedule On-Campus Interviews Time slots for on-campus interviews are on a first-come, first-served basis so sign up for your interview time as soon as possible. Note: To apply for on-campus recruitment opportunities, you must meet all screening criteria including major, degree level, graduation date, and work authorization. If you have questions about your eligibility for specific opportunities stop by the CCO for our Drop-In Services available in Young Hall.

1. On the left menu bar, click on “My On-Campus Appl.” to check on the status of your applications 2. If you 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 Interviewing

Students are encouraged to practice interviewing through Big Interview, our virtual interview practice system. Big Interview is accessible through the student myCCO. During the academic year, Peer Mock Interviews are available by scheduling an appointment via BoilerConnect.

1. From your myCCO Desktop, navigate to the Job Search Preparation resources, click on the Big Interview link. 2. Once you have created an account, you can capture your video responses to the interview questions you complete. These videos can be emailed to anyone you choose for feedback and coaching, including a CCO staa member or peer consultant during an upcoming appointment.

JOB SEARCH TECHNOLOGY

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