Employer Success Guide
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Job Postings and Resume Searches with CareerTrax
To post a job opening or experiential learning opportunity, simply log on to CareerTrax to get started. As in the past, for your convenience, your job openings can also be added to CareerTrax by calling our friendly and helpful staff at (219) 989-2600.Be prepared to submit a position description including specific or preferred majors, location of work, nature of work environment, compensation rate and benefits (if applicable), work hours required and anticipated schedule. All opportunities will be posted centrally through CareerTrax, our online student jobs database. Links to your company’s website can also be created here so that students can easily access your site.
Our online job database system CareerTrax also offers many additional features for employers. In addition to posting various positions, employers can conduct resume searches and easily monitor their contact with PUC students.
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Networking Opportunities
One of Purdue University Calumet’s goals is to help employers connect with students through various programs and special events such as professional development workshops, panel discussions, forums, faculty interface, industry related student organizations, mock interviews, and more. These events are available throughout the fall and spring semesters and offer future employers and potential mentorship opportunities for quality face-to-face interactions with students. For more information, please contact us at (219) 989-2600.
Company Presentations/Information Sessions
In an effort to increase interest in your company and fill your on-campus interviewing schedule, you may elect to hold a presentation prior to your on-campus interview dates. In these sessions, you or your representatives speak about career paths within the organization and/or talk about the positions for which you are recruiting. These presentations also increase your campus visibility. If you have a current employee that is a Purdue grad or intern, bring them along to give their testimony. This encourages candidates tremendously!
We can assist you with on-campus room reservations and ordering refreshments for your company presentation or information session. Call our Recruiting Coordinator at (219) 989-2529 to schedule your company presentation or information session today.
Resume Referral
Not all employers are able to visit or interview on campus. CareerTrax maintains a resume database of Purdue University Calumet students seeking full-time, post-graduation employment and students seeking internships. The database may be searched by preferred criteria such as major, degree level, GPA, graduation date, etc. Our staff can send these resumes to employers upon their request. To utilize our resume referral service, contact our Recruiting Coordinator at (219) 989-2529. If you prefer to search our database on your own you may log on to CareerTrax and access your CareerTrax account or give us a call for more help getting started.
Pre-Employment Testing
Space is provided for companies needing to administer pre-employment or competency testing. Proctors can also be assigned with advanced notice. Please contact our Recruiting Coordinator at (219) 989-2529 to discuss your organization’s testing needs.
Career Fairs and Academic Roundtable Events
Many employers consider career fairs and academic roundtables to be some of their most valuable recruiting tools. A career expo or fair provides an opportunity for you to screen hundreds of possible employees in just a few hours.
Academic Roundtable events, on the other hand, are designed so that employers, faculty and students can network, learn about each other and share experiences in a non-threatening environment. These events are valuable advertising opportunities which help keep your name in front of our students…your future employees. Check out upcoming Career Fairs listing online and events by contacting our Recruiting Coordinator at (219) 989-2529.
Internship & Experiential Learning Fairs
Similar to career fairs, many employers consider internship and experiential learning fairs to be another valuable recruiting tool. An internship fair provides an opportunity for a company to screen possible interns for the summer, fall, or spring semesters. It is also a great opportunity for employers to recruit talent that can be nurtured and possibly retained as a full-time hires once the student or students graduate. You can contact an Internship Coordinator at (219) 989-2432 for upcoming dates or additional information.
Experiential Learning Development Assistance
If you are uncertain about the development of your experiential learning opportunity, Internship Coordinators at Purdue University Calumet can help you design an experience to match your organization’s special needs. Our Internship Coordinators work closely with our faculty to ensure our students meet the educational requirements of proposed positions and to insure it is marketed appropriately to our students. If you would like an Internship Coordinator to help establish your organization’s student learning program, contact (219) 989-2432 and our staff will gladly assist you.
Experiential Learning Workshops for Employers
For your convenience, workshops are provided to employers prior to the start of the semester you are planning to employ a Purdue University Calumet student. An on-line session can be offered to accommodate your busy schedule if needed. Check out Experiential Learning at the Center for Student Achievement at www.calumet.purdue.edu/csa/experience for more information.
Experiential Learning Student Assessment Tools
Once you have selected the ideal candidate, we will provide your organization tools to assess your student. These tools have been created to be utilized and shared with the faculty and staff at Purdue University Calumet for the benefit of our students and their development. If you would like an Internship Coordinator to provide your organization with student assessment tools, contact (219) 989-2432.
Formal On-Campus Recruiting Program
Purdue University’s Formal On-Campus Recruiting Program connects you with a diverse pool of students with strong work ethics, transferable skills and practical experience. Formal On-campus recruiting is typically used by employers with high-volume hiring needs to recruit for internship/experiential learning experiences and entry-level positions; however it can also be used to recruit for advanced, experienced positions and for Masters Degree candidates. Your position is advertised in CareerTrax, PUC’s online job board, and all interviewing takes place in Purdue University Calumet’s interview room conveniently located in our career center.
At least one interviewing schedule in the fall and spring helps you build a strong reputation and presence on campus. As an employer, you may also pre-select the students you would like to interview prior to your scheduled date and by viewing your interview schedules online. Call our Recruiting Coordinator at (219) 989-2529 early to set your on-campus interviewing date(s).
Employer Guidelines
The Career Center requires employers uphold the professional conduct standards outlined in the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) Principles for Employment Professionals, a subsection within NACE’s Principles for Professional Conduct. To review NACE’s Principles for Professional Conduct, please visit http://www.naceweb.org/principles/principl.html.
Exploding Offers
In accordance with NACE’s Principles for Professional Conduct, the Career Center recommends employers give students a minimum of 3 weeks to return a decision on a job offer.
The Career Center also asks that all students participating in the Formal On-Campus Recruiting Program abide by ethical policies and guidelines.
Recruiting Seasons
Scheduling on-campus recruiting dates in advance allows students adequate time to sign up on your interview schedule and for us to reserve an interviewing room at our Hammond campus. Daily interview schedules are open from September through December for the fall term and February through May for the spring.
Informal On-Campus Recruiting Program
Scheduling informal on-campus recruiting dates allows employers the opportunity to set up tables in the concourse and casually interact with students. This type of event allows employers to market their opportunities without the stress of a formal job fair or interview situation. This allows organizations a chance to potentially reach a different student base to fill their part- time, full- time, or even seasonal positions.
There is no charge to set up this type of recruiting event. Informal recruiting dates can be scheduled all year long as well as multiple times throughout the year. To schedule your informal recruiting visits, please contact our Recruiting Coordinator at (219) 989-2529.
Reporting Job Offers/Acceptances
The Career Center requests that all employers participating in the On-Campus Recruiting Program report salary data and job offers extended to PUC students. This data is compiled and can be used to help you price your salary offers in the future. It is also reported to NACE at the end of each academic quarter to help employers monitor salary levels for recent graduates. To report job offers, please click here: careerservices@calumet.purdue.edu
