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Business Career Services

Search & Apply

Put your Job Search Plan into action! Search for and apply to the internships or jobs right for you.  

Especially early in your journey, work with the Mitch Daniels School of Business' career services office to secure as many ideal internships as possible. 

The Search & Apply step in your path to success can feel overwhelming. But, we have worked with you to explore and define your career goal based on your values, interests and strengths, and has helped you craft a job search plan and selling pieces that communicate your brand. Now it’s time to find and apply for employment.

13%
increase in full-time job success
FOR EACH INTERNSHIP
(Daniels School Data & Analytics)

Find the Right Fit

We're here to equip you to achieve career success, and a major part of that transformation is finding your ideal professional fit.

Download our Company Research Worksheet and Job Search Plan, make use of the Career Research Portal, and get going with the resources below:

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Join Handshake

Sign up and download the app to create a profile and get job alerts. Meet employers on the app and apply for open positions. We are proud to offer Handshake to Daniels School students - ask us how to maximize your chances of getting noticed by employers.

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Set up your myCCO account

myCCO is Purdue University’s employment tool. You can search for and apply to internships and part-time or full-time job opportunities.

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Frequently check networking and job search sites, including Purdue Ties, LinkedIn, and Indeed.

Attend on-campus career fairs and other recruitment events!

To make the most of these events register in advance, upload your resume so employers can preview your skills, have a plan for the day-of (including a polished “elevator speech” ready to go), and follow up with employers you meet at the event.

“I acquired my internship with Toyota Material Handling after freshman year through the business school career fair thanks to the professional development workshops offered by the Larsen Leaders Academy and the career services center.”

Daniel Tillinghast, Industrial Management '22

Networking as a Job Search Strategy

One of the most valuable tools available to you during your job search is your network of professionals.

A great way to build this network, and therefore your job opportunities, is to conduct informational interviews. Purdue Ties and LinkedIn are great tools that can guide you to alumni at your dream companies. Remember, you are seeking advice or insight from the contact and are not asking about a job or for a referral.

To get started, use the six-point email format as outlined in The Two Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton.

  1. Keep it to fewer than 75 words.
  2. Do not mention jobs anywhere.
  3. Put your connection first.
  4. Make your request a question.
  5. Define your interest narrowly and broadly.
  6. Ensure more than half the words are about your contact, not you.

Ask the Right Questions

Now that you’ve got an informational interview lined up, it’s time to prepare some questions. Consider following the TIARA method.

Trends
What trends, in your opinion, are most impacting your business right now?

Insights
What has been your most valuable experience at your employer so far?

Advice
What do you know now that you wish you had known when you were applying to your current company?

Resources
What resources do you recommend I utilize?

Assignments
What project have you done for your employer that you felt added the most value?

Also, make use of our suggested questions to ask employers.

AVOID SCAMS

As you explore job opportunities, it's important to stay alert to potential scams that target job seekers — especially students. Scammers may pose as employers to steal personal or financial information. To protect yourself, watch out for these common red flags:

How to Avoid Scams

1. Unsolicited or Suspicious Contact

  • You recieved a messaged about a job you didn't apply for.
  • You recieved the message via text or WhatsApp
  • The email address doesn't match the company's domain or contains misspellings and poor grammar 

2. Too Good to Be True Offers

  • You're offered a high salary or job benefits without an interview or application
  • The role promises quick money for little effort or has a vague job description

3. Requests for Personal or Financial Information

  • Legitimate employers will never ask for personal information (such as birth date, social security number, etc.) or banking information early in the process.
  • You should never be asked to pay money when accepting a job offer or beginning new employment.

4. Pressure to Act Immediately

  • You're told you must respond right away or face negative consequences.
  • Scammers may try to create a false sense of urgency or fear.

5. Lack of Online Presence

  • The company has little or no online presence.
  • You can't verify the recruiter's identity through LinkedIn or the company website.
  • Do Your Research: Look up the company and recruiter on LinkedIn and search engines. Check for reviews or scam reports.
  • Verify Job Listings: Use official company websites or reputable job boards (e.g., Handshake, Indeed, LinkedIn Jobs).
  • Protect your Personal Information: Don't provide any personal information or bank account details unless you've verified the employer and it's required for onboarding.
  • Ask Questions: A legitimate recruiter won't hesitate to answer questions about the company, role, or hiring process.

When in doubt, reach out to Business Career Services to help you verify any questionable job postings or offers. 

APPLY

You’ve identified those ideal job positions, and now it’s time to apply. There’s an art to it!

As with every step of your journey, our coaches and peer consultants are here to help you through the application process.

Lean on us for insights on how to tailor your applications to match the job’s description (keywords are key!) and how to include the 8 NACE competencies valued by employers.

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