Finding a Part Time Job
Wednesday, September 24th, 4-5pm, Career Development Center
Discover strategies for finding jobs on and off-campus. In addition pick up some quick resume tips and learn to make the most of Purchase JobScore for your part time job search. Reserve Your Spot! RSVP under "events" on Purchase JobScore
Marketing Yourself on Paper and in Person
Wednesday, October 1st, 12:30 - 1:30PM, Red Room, Student Services Building, 1st Fl
Are you promoting your skills, knowledge and abilities as best as you can to employers? Come to this workshop to learn tips to market yourself on paper (resume, cover letter, etc.) and in person (interview, job fair, networking). Pizza and Refreshments Will be Served! Reserve Your Spot! RSVP under "events" on Purchase JobScore
Career Week
October 27th - 30th
Red Room, Student Services Building, 1st Fl
Each year, the Career Development Center sponsors career panels in which alumni and professionals from various fields visit our campus to discuss the tips and secrets of how they've gotten where they are in their own careers. These events provide an excellent opportunity for students to learn about career possibilities, and to get their questions answered about different career options. Check back in the fall for details!
So you Want to go to Grad School?
Wednesday, November 12th, 5-6 PM - Red Room, 1st Floor Student Services Building
Come to this essential workshop to learn more about selecting a grad program, the application process, admissions tests (i.e., GRE, LSAT), funding, & more. Reserve Your Spot! RSVP under "events" on Purchase JobScore
Purchase College Grad School Expo
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Student Services Building, 1st Floor
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Graduate School Expo is a great opportunity to learn about graduate and professional schools. Meet with admissions representatives and learn more about their school, programs, admissions criteria etc. A variety of academic fields will be represented at the Expo.
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Your Job Search Online: Searching for Jobs and Employers Searching for You
Wednesday, December 3rd, 5pm, Red Room, Student Services Building, 1st Fl
Searching for a job? Most likely you are doing it on-line. Employers are also searching for you on-line! They may search for resumes or to find out more information about a candidate (that the candidate may not want them to know). Come to this workshop to gain tips for maximizing your on-line job search and creating a professional presence on-line. Find out how employers are searching for you and how to protect yourself. Reserve Your Spot! RSVP under "events" on Purchase JobScore
On Campus Internship Fair
Wednesday, December 10th, 12-3pm, 1st Floor Student Services Building
You don't have to commute far to gain practical internship experience. The Career Development Center will feature various on-campus internship opportunities at a special recruitment event designed specifically for students who seek experiential learning through campus internships! Stop by to learn about opportunities for Spring 2009 and beyond. Check back in fall for a list of participants.
So you Want to go to Grad School?
Tuesday, February 10th, 12:30 - 130pm, Career Development Center
Come to this essential workshop to learn more about selecting a grad program, the application process, admissions tests (i.e., GRE, LSAT), funding, & more. Reserve Your Spot! RSVP under "events" on Purchase JobScore
Finding a Summer Job or Internship
Thursday, March 5th, 3-4pm- Career Development Center
Discover job search and networking strategies that will maximize your summer job and internship search. Gain key summer job search resources, and helpful hints on how to tap into the hidden job market! Reserve Your Spot! RSVP under "events" on
Professional Prep Week
March 9th - 10th
This week will consist of a variety of events to help prepare you for Life after Purchase. Don't miss Job Fair Prep Day on March 11th to help prepare for meeting employers at the Job and Internship Fair and in the future. Check back in the spring for full details!
The Career Development Center is hosting its sixth annual Purchase College Job & Internship Fair! Purchase College students and alumni will have an opportunity to meet with employer representatives from Westchester, Connecticut and the Metropolitan New York area who have internship, part-time, summer and full time job opportunities. A wide variety of employers will be attending including private for-profit organizations, government, non-profit and educational institutions as well as organizations in the visual, performing arts and entertainment fields.
Updated 6/16/08