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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Pines & Needles is a weekly career newsletter specifically for FNR students that includes upcoming events and resources. The FNR Career Fair is THIS FRIDAY! Several employers will be conducting interviews the day of the fair. Make sure you attend the “Acing the Interview” workshop on Wednesday to be interview ready. SCEE will also be hosting a Career Fair Social on Thursday, February 27. Be sure to check out the FNR Job Board (updated weekly) for a full list of opportunities you may qualify for.

SPOTLIGHT

Opportunity to receive a $500 scholarship when you attend the

Forestry and Natural Resources Career Fair

Friday, February 28, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Check-in before 1:30 p.m.)

PMU North and South Ballrooms

60+ employers are expected to attend the FNR Career Fair on Friday, February 28! 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 use for any FNR transformational experience or approved conference! More information is available on the attached Pines & Needles PDF. Join SCEE Thursday, February 27 for a Career Fair Social to help improve your skills when it comes to talking to employers. The social includes networking with employers, and a Q&A will be held during the last hour where students can ask more questions about qualifications, good interview skills, and qualities that you look for in a candidate. The social will take place from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 pm in Leopold’s Landing (PFEN 2nd floor).

Opportunities available in FNR

There are several opportunities available in the FNR department. Visit the FNR

Job Board for more information.

• Spring and summer field and lab Technicians (Dr. Höök's lab) -

applications due by Tuesday, February 25

• Deer Habitat Research Technician - applications due by Friday,

February 28

• Summer Forestry Technician (Saunders Lab) - applications due by

Monday, March 9

UPCOMING EVENTS

Acing the Interview Workshop

February 26, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

GRIS 102

Grad workshop: Convert CVs into

resumes (online presentation)

February 27, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Register online)

FNR Career Fair Social

February 27, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

PFEN 2nd Floor (Leopold’s Landing)

Dessert and coffee/tea provided!

FNR Spring 2020 Career Fair

February 28, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

PMU North and South Ballrooms

(More information)

Strengths Break

February 28, 2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

KRACH 338

(Click here to register)

Spring 2020 Health Programs Expo

March 2, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

PMU Ballrooms

(More information)

Visit the CCO Calendar for a full list of

upcoming workshops and employer

information sessions.

Office of Student Services Forestry and Natural Resources Pfendler Hall, Room G003 715 W. State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 ag.purdue.edu/fnr/Pages/careers.aspx

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

MASI Undergrad Research Program The Molecular Agriculture Summer Institute is a paid summer research opportunity where students will be paired with a faculty member to conduct hands-on molecular research. Apply by February 28. Learn more on this flyer. Program is from May 18 to July 31. Spring Health Programs Expo March 2 Don't miss your chance to talk to university healthcare program representatives at Pre-Professional Advising’s annual Health Programs Expo. Program representatives will talk to you about their programs, including veterinary medicine! Dress is casual and you don’t need to bring a resume. The Expo will take place Monday, March 2 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the PMU North and South Ballrooms. More information is available on the Pre-Professional Advising website.

Pre-Professional Advising is recruiting pre-health and pre-law students to join our Ambassador team for the 2020-2021 academic year. Applications are due Monday, March 30, 2020 at 5pm. See the flyer for more information. Academic Success Center Peer Success Coach Opportunity ASC is hiring SI Leaders, Student Office Assistants, and Peer Success Coaches. Each position is a paid role with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive setting. More information is on the attached flyer. The deadline for students to apply is Monday, March 2 at 12:00 pm. If you have any questions, email shrutin@purdue.edu. World Water Day Events at Purdue Purdue will be hosting the third annual World Water Day celebration at Purdue with theme water and climate change. This is an opportunity to educate Purdue students, faculty and the local community about what different research groups, organizations and companies are doing to protect, preserve and enhance the water resources in our state and around the globe. Purdue Water Day is taking place in conjunction with the UN World Water Day with the theme of water & climate change. Purdue events will take place March 26, 2020. Click here to RSVP and to learn more. Aquaculture Technician Opportunity at Purdue In this paid position, you will assist with care and maintenance of fish stocks and lab functions at the lab located at ASREC, approximately 10 miles from campus. Some of the activities would include fish feeding, water quality monitoring, harvesting and selling fish, cleaning and organizing the lab and equipment. Lots of hands-on experience for someone interested in aquaculture. Weekend work required, and the start date is the beginning of the summer 2020 session (can continue into/through school year). For more information on applying, read the job posting on the FNR Job Board. Emerging Women in Ag Leadership Awards The Purdue WIA Team is currently accepting applications for the 2020 Purdue Women in Agriculture Awards. Nominees will be placed in the Leadership, Achievement or Emerging Women in Ag categories for award consideration as deemed appropriate. Women may nominate themselves, or be nominated by someone else by the May 1st deadline. See the application here and more info here. Internships and more

• Columbian Park Zoo Summer 2020 Intern, Lafayette, IN. Application deadline is Friday, March 6 by 5:00 p.m.

• IISG seeks four interns for summer 2020

• Indiana DNR Conservation Officer

• Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

FNR

Career Services

• Four-Year Career Plan

• 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, Career Plan, and Job Search Strategies

• Mock Interviews

• CCO Handbook

• The Success Express Podcast

DID YOU KNOW?

If you’re not interested in working for an employer who’s attending the FNR Career Fair on Friday, still go to network. The companies at the

fair may have connections to employers you want to work for!

Transformational Experience Scholarship

Spring 2020 FNR Career Fair Printed from Pines & Needles

Spring 2020 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

In addition, Dr. Wagner approves students using the scholarship money to cover the cost of an approved conference.

All undergraduate FNR students who attend the FNR Career Fair February 28, 2020 are eligible to participate.

The rules are simple: 1) Print this page and bring it with you to the FNR Career Fair (copies will also be available at the

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___________________________________

Employer/Company __________________________________ Employer’s Signature___________________________________

Employer/Company __________________________________ Employer’s Signature___________________________________

Employer/Company __________________________________ Employer’s Signature___________________________________

Employer/Company __________________________________ Employer’s Signature___________________________________

Recipients will be notified via the email address provided above.

Purdue University ▪ Center for Career Opportunities ▪ Pre-Professional Advising 132 Young Hall ▪ 765-494-3981 ▪ preprofessional@purdue.edu ▪ PPA Website ▪ www.purdue.edu/preprofessional

Pre-Professional Ambassador Program

Academic Year 2020-2021 Application Information

Pre-Professional Ambassadors are a select group of students who are dedicated to the positive

promotion of pre-professional studies at Purdue University. The group is comprised of pre-

professional students from many different majors and representing different career interests.

Ambassadors will have the important role of communicating their knowledge of what it is like

to be a pre-professional student at Purdue to prospective students and families. Ambassadors

also have the opportunity to work closely with Purdue staff at various campus events, serving

as an essential component of the Pre-Professional Advising Office’s recruiting efforts.

Apply:

Send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications for the

position to preprofessional@purdue.edu by 5pm on Monday, March 30, 2020. Put

“Ambassador Application” in the subject line.

Responsibilities:

To positively represent Purdue University, its students and staff, and the Pre-

Professional Advising office, at campus events

To present information about being a pre-professional student at Purdue to prospective

students and their families

To maintain active and productive membership by attending all Ambassador meetings,

participating in recruiting events and volunteering when needed

Specific Duties May Include:

Mingling, hosting and providing information to prospective students and families at

recruiting events

Formally speaking about your pre-professional experience

Participation in programs including but not limited to workshops, class visits, Boiler Gold

Rush, Fall Preview Day, Introducing Purdue, Purdue’s for Me, and Health Programs Expo

Purdue University ▪ Center for Career Opportunities ▪ Pre-Professional Advising 132 Young Hall ▪ 765-494-3981 ▪ preprofessional@purdue.edu ▪ PPA Website ▪ www.purdue.edu/preprofessional

Rewards:

Meet, interact, and network with prospective students, their families and your peers

Sharpen time management, leadership, interpersonal communication, and public

speaking skills

Share personal experiences and Purdue knowledge

Strengthen relationships with Purdue faculty and staff

Qualifications:

An enthusiastic and positive attitude

The ability to communicate individually, in small groups, and in front of large groups

The ability to initiate conversation with prospective students and their families

Willingness to volunteer when help is needed

Reliable, responsible, strong leader and friendly

Completion of at least 1 semester as a pre-professional student with a minimum 3.0

GPA

Purdue Pride!

Expectations:

Attendance at all meetings and training sessions

Active participation in a minimum of two (2) events per semester

Punctual and professional

Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA while at Purdue

APPLY TO BE APEER SUCCESSCOACH!Coach your peers to meet theiracademic, personal, and socialgoals at Purdue!

PURDUE ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER

Must have 3.0 GPACompensation starting at $9.75/hour

APPLY BYMARCH 2 AT NOONPURDUE.EDU/PSC

Peer Success Coach (PSC)

Overview of Role

A Peer Success Coach (PSC) is a point-person who can offer guidance to students as

they navigate life at Purdue. PSCs are primarily upperclassmen who coach their peers

through personal, academic, and social concerns such as studying for exams,

connecting with campus resources, finding motivation, getting involved in campus

activities and organizations, and managing time. PSCs meet weekly or biweekly with

their coachees and hold them accountable for meeting their established goals.

Responsibilities of Position

Peer Success Coaches have several responsibilities in this role, including:

Coaching up to 3-4 students per semester

Meeting weekly or biweekly with assigned coachees and documenting meetings

in Boiler Connect system

Attending biweekly trainings, as scheduled, throughout the year

Attending required check-ins with PSC Supervisor throughout the semester

Holding 1 office hour per week

Additional documentation, administrative tasks, and professional development as

determined by PSC Supervisor

Qualifications for PSC Position

Students interested in applying to be a Peer Success Coach for Fall 2020 must:

Be an undergraduate student who has attended Purdue for at least 2 semesters

o May apply if you are currently in your second semester

Be willing to commit to the position for at least 2 semesters, with an option to

continue longer provided you are in good standing in the role

Be able to dedicate at least 5 hours a week to the position

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Be available for biweekly trainings in the evenings throughout the year

Be in good academic and judicial standing at Purdue University

Have the desire to assist other students with identifying and overcoming barriers

to their academic success

Possess a positive attitude and passion for helping others

Be willing to work both individually and as a part of a diverse team

Hours & Compensation: typically 4-6 hours a week, starting wage of $9.75/hour

PSC Application Process

Application Materials

To apply for the PSC position, you must submit the following:

1. An updated resume

2. A cover letter highlighting your experiences that make you a great fit for the

position, what you would contribute to the team, and what you hope to gain from

the position

3. At least 2 faculty and/or staff references

a. Please note that we will be contacting your references

Selection Timeline

1. Submit online application no later than noon on Monday, March 2, 2020

2. Be available for a possible group interview on Monday, March 9 or Tuesday,

March 10, 2020

3. Be available for a possible individual interview between Monday, March 23 and

Friday, April 3

4. Hiring notifications will be made the week of April 6, 2020

Please direct any questions about the position

to Shruti Nelson at shrutin@purdue.edu