Volunteer to be an Alumni Career Specialist

Connecting the Purdue Calumet alumni family to promote professional success

Alumni are one of Purdue Calumet’s greatest resources. Purdue Calumet alumni are located in all 50 U.S. States and in almost 20 foreign countries. With today’s job market being increasingly competitive, mentors are in higher demand. As an alum, when you contribute your insight and energy to your alma mater, you not only affirm the quality of your education and your degree’s impact on your life, you promote the reputation and success of Purdue Calumet and its students.

The PAC Alumni Career Network is a partnership between the Purdue Alumni – Calumet and Purdue Calumet’s Office of Career Services.

What would you do as an Alumni Career Mentor?

Alumni volunteers agree to be contacted by Purdue Calumet students and alumni to give advice on careers and professional development. These volunteers serve as a resource for career information and advice for current students and alumni at various stages of their professional development. Alumni agree to participate in an informational interview with the person that contacts them. Each alum designates his/her preferred mode of contact–via e-mail, by phone or in person. Purdue Calumet alumni can participate regardless of where you live.

Though the most common questions will relate to careers in a specific field, company, or city, the PAC Alumni Career Network can also be used to talk to peers

• about professional organizations
• to find out more about a company in preparation for a job interview
• to learn about a specific geographic area when considering moving
• to research best practices

Click here for sample questions.

Click here for guidelines and suggestions.

Who can participate?

• Purdue Calumet students
• Current members of the Purdue Alumni – Calumet. The PAC Alumni Career Network is just one of the many member benefits.

Want to sign up?

It’s easy. Simply fill out the online registration form. Within about one week after submitting your information, you will receive a confirmation from Purdue Calumet’s Office of Career Services letting you know your user name and password and that your mentor status has been approved. Click here to access the online registration form.

Non-members or members who need to renew their membership can click on the secure online membership renewal form to join the Purdue Alumni – Calumet.  Are you a returning mentor that needs to update and view your profile? Click here to access your existing profile.

Assessment

From time to time, you’ll receive a short survey from the Purdue Alumni – Calumet asking for your feedback on the program. When you receive it, please take a few minutes to complete the survey so we can assess the Alumni Career Network program, its usage and success. Your feedback is very important to us.

Questions?

Please e-mail PAC@calumet.purdue.edu or call Purdue Calumet’s Office of Alumni Relations at 219-989-2308.