Four Things You May Not Know About Career Week and Career Expo

Maggie LaMar

The 2015 College of Liberal Arts Career Week and Career Expo is next week and we’re excited to present you with so many career development opportunities. We hope that you’re as excited as we are for these great events! Here are four things that you might not know about Career Week and Career Expo.

1)      The Theme is the Modern Professional

Today, a professional career is a little different than it was a few decades ago. Technology and dress have changed a little bit but other things have stayed the same. Events throughout the week are centered on what it takes to be a modern professional.

2)      There will be Graduate Programs at the Career Expo.

Are you undecided on whether you want to go to Graduate School or straight into a career after graduation? Along with companies hiring full-time positions and interns, there will be schools with Graduate School Programs recruiting students.

3)      You Can Win Prizes for Attending Events

Starting Monday, you can pick up a Career Week stamp card. Make sure you bring that card to each event you attend to receive a stamp. If you turn in your card with five stamps, you’ll be eligible to win an iPad, a gift card to JC Penney for professional attire or a portfolio. Attending any number of events also makes you eligible to win other great prizes from our sponsors.

4)      Many of the speakers have ties to Purdue

Many of the Career Week speakers are alumni of Purdue University or currently are employed at the university. They were once in your shoes and have valuable knowledge from their experience to pass on to you!