Dear MSE Grad Students and Post-docs,

Please consider signing up for the Virtual Graduate Career Fair tomorrow (Wednesday October 8)!

Boiler UP!

As of this morning, we are sitting with about 34% of employer/recruiter meeting slots filled, which means that there is A LOT of opportunity for our students to meet directly with recruiters.

Graduate Students should login to Career Fair Plus, add their resume, and sign up for meetings with employers before the event!

Thank you for your help!

Jackie

From: Jacqueline E McDermott
Sent: Friday, October 3, 2025 4:33 PM

Dear Engineering Graduate Students and Postdocs,

The Virtual Graduate Career Fair is happening on Wednesday! This event is targeted especially for YOU (engineering graduate students and Postdocs at Purdue).

Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Career Fair

Wednesday, October 8, 2025; 8am – 8pm

• Career Fair Plus Online Platform
• Exclusive to Purdue Engineering Graduate Students and Postdocs
• Sign up for meetings directly with top employers actively recruiting graduate-level talent:

• Framatome
• GE Aerospace Research
• ONSEMI
• Owens Corning
• Polar Semiconductor
• STO Building Group
• Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Register here to attend. Platform opened Oct 1 for registration; event is Oct 8. Get in early, submit your Resume/CV, and sign up for meetings/plan for information session!

https://app.careerfairplus.com/pu_in

1. Login to career fair plus,
2. Add your resume, and
3. Sign up for meetings with employers BEFORE the event!

Even if you aren’t actively job searching right now, some companies will have information sessions/group meetings on the Career Fair Plus Platform. We encourage you attend, to learn more about the companies, opportunities, and next steps after graduation.

• GE info session/group meeting: Wed October 8, 9-9:30am
• Owens Corning info session/group meeting: Wed October 8, 8:30-10:30am

Note: Check the Career Fair Plus platform for most up to date times

Here are a few quick tips to get started:

• Do your Homework: Log into CF+ a week before the fair to explore the list of participating employers and explore opportunities.
• Build your profile: Create a professional profile to help employers learn more about your skills and interests, this includes having a curated resume, a LinkedIn profile, and an elevator pitch to share your skills with the recruiters and hiring managers.
• Upload your résumé or CV: Have your résumé or CV ready and uploaded in CF+ (some companies offer a resume drop button) a few days before the fair so employers can review it in advance.
• Plan your schedule: For virtual fairs, some opportunities exist to schedule employer meeting times in advance. These slots can fill quickly, so sign up and check back regularly!
• Know what to expect: Virtual career fairs are hosted directly in CF+ through one-on-one video chats or group sessions with recruiters. Prepare to present yourself professionally, just as you would in person.

Questions with Career Fair Plus? Email Barb at balbrech@purdue.edu

For additional resources, including résumé reviews and interview prep, please visit the Purdue CCO website or:

• West Lafayette: walk-in to LMBS 2247 M-Th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Indianapolis: meet with an OPP TA in STT 1^st floor suite (hours posted in suite)

We look forward to interacting with you at the upcoming fair!

Office of Professional Practice (OPP) Team

Dean’s Office for Graduate Education Team

Jacqueline E. McDermott, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Graduate Student Excellence
College of Engineering Dean’s Office for Graduate Education

Purdue University

Pronouns: she/her/hers

jem@purdue.edu

www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelineemcdermott

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