The Complete Job Search Handbook
• Skills Assessment
• Resume Writing
• Job Searching Networking
• Interviewing
• Salary Negotiation
Congratulations on making the choice to attend Purdue University North Central. Whether you
are just starting your academic career, are close to finishing your degree, or have already
graduated, the PNC Office of Career Development is here to help you prepare to find
employment in your chosen field.
The Office of Career Development houses both part- and full-time job openings from hundreds
of local employers. Whether you are looking for a job to earn money while going to school,
seeking an internship to get some real world experience relating to your major, or needing an
entry-level position to launch your new career, be sure to register in the on-line job posting and
resume referral system using the instructions on page 4 of this booklet.
In addition to job postings and resume referral services, the Office of Career Development also
houses current information about every facet of job searching. In addition, this Job Search
Handbook has been prepared to help you through the major steps in the job search process – skill
assessment, resume writing, networking, and interviewing.
No amount of general information, however, can match the benefits of one-on-one assistance.
After you have read through this material, please feel free to make an appointment to work with
the staff individually.
Table of Contents
Office of Career Development Services
Instructions for Registering with CCN
Four Year Plan for Career Planning and Job Search
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Resume Writing
- Scannable Resumes
- References
- List of Action Verbs
- List of Adjectives/Adverbs
- Resume Examples
- Reference Sheet Example Cover Letters
- General Outline for a Cover Letter
- Cover Letter Example Job Searching
- Two Types of Job Markets
- Networking
- Prospecting
- Informational Interviewing
- Prospecting/Broadcasting Letter Examples Interviewing
- Preparing an Interview Portfolio
- Typically Asked Interview Questions
- Questions You May Want to Ask an Interviewer
- Salary Questions
PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTH CENTRAL
Job Listings and Resume Referral
The Office of Career Development posts on its on-line system job openings for many different career fields. Students and alumni
can register to view job postings and upload their resume to the system to respond via e-mail to employers. Go to
www·collegecentral·com/pnc to get started.
Internship Program
If you are a current student, we can provide you with the opportunity to participate in our Internship Program which allows students to earn academic credit while working for an area business in a position within their chosen field.
Interviewing at the West Lafayette Campus
In your last year of classes, you can register with the Office of Career Development to be eligible for interviewing with the hundreds of companies that interview at the West Lafayette campus.
Pro-Partners Mentoring Program
This unique program pairs PNC students preparing to graduate with experience professionals working in their chosen career field for the purpose of developing a professional mentoring relationship. The mentor-protege pairs agree to work together over the course of one academic year, participating in a variety of mentoring activities.
Personalized Assistance
Individualized help with resume and letter writing, interviewing, job searching skills, or any other area of concern is available by appointment.