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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Pines & Needles is a weekly career newsletter specifically for FNR

students that includes upcoming events and resources. This week’s

newsletter highlights some opportunities you may be interested in as

well as a special incentive for attending the FNR Career Fair.

Be sure to check out the FNR Job Board (updated weekly) for a full list

of opportunities you may qualify for.

SPOTLIGHT

LinkedIn 101 Workshop (Presented by the CCO)

TODAY, February 5, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

WTHR 360

Learn how to create the best LinkedIn profile and understand how

recruiters search LinkedIn for candidates; understand the alumni tool and

how networking with Boilermakers can increase your chances of landing a

job; learn about other social media outlets that can enhance your network;

and understand how to transition an online connection to a real-world

contact. Contact yazvac@purdue.edu if you have any questions.

Forestry and Natural Resources Career Fair

Friday, February 22, 9 am – 2 pm

PMU South Ballroom

(Opportunity to receive a $500 scholarship!)

This is a great opportunity for you to

network and make contacts with

employers and organizations in the

natural resources field, ask employers

questions about necessary skills and

general career advice, and search for

internships or a post-graduation job.

Undergraduate FNR students who

attend will be eligible to receive a $500 scholarship to be used for any

FNR transformation experience! More information is on the entry form

below.

The career fair is 2 ½ weeks away! Click here for information on things

you should do to prepare!

UPCOMING EVENTS

LinkedIn 101 Workshop

(Presented by the CCO)

February 5, 5:30pm – 6:30 pm

WTHR 360

College of Ag Leadership

Development Certificate Program

Callout

February 6, 5-6 pm

WSLR 116

February 19, 5-6 pm

AGAD 128

Acing the Interview Workshop

(Presented by the CCO)

February 6, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

WTHR 360

2019 Spring Ag-Celerator Callout

February 8, 4:00 pm

PFEN 241

College of Ag Job Fair

February 13, 9:30 am – 3 pm

CREC

Student assistance is needed! Click

here to sign up to help.

Visit the CCO Calendar for a full list of

upcoming workshops and employer

information sessions.

60 EMPLOYERS

WILL BE ATTENDING

THE FNR CAREER FAIR

FEBRUARY 22!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING College of Ag Leadership Development Certificate Program Callout

In LDCP, students will gain leadership experience tailored specifically to them

and their academic career, enjoy one-on-one coaching from a trained faculty

or staff member, and develop the “soft skills” employers today are looking for.

Individuals who successfully complete the program will have the Leadership

Development Certificate Program endorsement recorded on their academic

transcripts. Callouts have been rescheduled for February 6, 5-6 pm

(WSLR 116) and February 19, 5-6 pm (AGAD 128). Refreshments will be

provided! If you have any questions, please contact LDCP@purdue.edu.

2019 Spring Ag-Celerator Callout | February 8 | 4 pm | PFEN 241

Purdue Ventures is hosting a spring semester callout and info session for the

$100,000 Ag Innovation Ag-Celerator for Purdue students, faculty, alumni and

other Purdue affiliates. Ideas, startups and businesses based on Purdue plant

sciences innovation are eligible to apply and compete for funding. Attend the

callout to learn more about how you can apply for the $100,000 Purdue Ventures Ag-Celerator. Application deadline is February

18 at 11:59 pm: https://purduefoundry.com/purdueventures

Walt Disney Epcot Science Internship

The Agricultural Sciences team at Walt Disney World – EPCOT is currently looking for students to fill internships for the Fall 2019

term (June 2019 – January 2020). Interested students should visit www.disneyinterns.com/science, click on “Enter Job

Title or Keywords”, and then search for “Agricultural Sciences” to apply. If you have any questions, please visit their

Facebook page or email WDW.EPCOT.Science.Internship@disney.com.

IU Geologic Field Station (IUGFS) Summer Employment Opportunity

IU Geologic Field Station (IUGFS) in remote Cardwell, MT is looking to employ kitchen staff at the field station to work shifts from

5a-9a and from 4p-8p during the summer. In addition to a paycheck, IUGFS will pay for transportation from Bloomington to

Cardwell, MT, and lodging at the field station is free. Outside of working hours, employees are free to explore as they wish,

with hiking, fishing and mountain biking opportunities. More information is available at https://www.indiana.edu/~iugfs/. If you

have any questions, please contact amamckin@indiana.edu.

IN Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Summer Internships

Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship positions have been posted to the Indiana State Job Bank for 2019. There are 5

available positions within the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)—Watershed Assessment and Planning

Branch (WAPB). The job posting listed below ONLY applies to the Watershed Assessment and Planning Branch in the Office of

Water Quality. More information and instructions on how to apply can be found on the attached handout.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FNR

Career Services

FNR Job Board

FNR Career Fair

Pines & Needles Newsletter

Career Search Sites

Career Exploration

College of Agriculture

Career Services

Jobs and Internships

Career Fairs

Events and Workshops

Graduate Placement and Salaries

Career Development Tools and Resources

Center for

Career Opportunities

Resume, CV and Cover Letters

Internship and Job Search Strategies

Mock Interviews

Developing a career plan

CCO Handbook

DID YOU KNOW?

Rod Williams, Associate Professor &

Extension Wildlife Specialist, is looking for

freshmen, sophomores and juniors who

are interested in delivering Nature of

Teaching curriculum to local elementary

schools (K-5)! If you’re interested or want

more information, contact Rod directly at

rodw@purdue.edu.

Transformation Experience Scholarship Spring 2019 FNR Career Fair

Spring 2019 FNR Career Fair

Transformation Experience

Scholarship Opportunity

Dr. Wagner, FNR Department Head will be giving away ten (10) $500 scholarships to be used

toward FNR Study Abroad or Practicum! Eligible transformation experiences include:

Full-semester Study Abroad

Spring Break Tropical Biology

Practicum in Costa Rica

Summer International Natural

Resource Issues

Summer Environment & Culture in the Galapagos

Summer Global Sustainability Issues

Other FNR short-term Study Abroad

Summer Practicum

Texas Desert Practicum

Marine Biology Practicum

All undergraduate FNR students who attend the FNR Career Fair February 22, 2019 are eligible to participate.

The rules are simple: 1) Print this page and bring it with you to the FNR Career Fair, 2) visit five (5) employers at the

career fair and engage in meaningful conversations regarding career opportunities, 3) have each employer you visit sign

the ticket below (employers will only sign if you have completed professional interactions with them), and 4) drop off your

filled out ticket at the student registration table before you leave. Recipients will be notified the week following the FNR

Career Fair.

Don’t miss this opportunity to qualify for a $500 scholarship! Limit one (1) entry per student.

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Employer/Company __________________________________ Employer’s Signature___________________________________

Recipients will be notified via the email address provided above.