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Allan Goecker, assistant dean and associate director of academic programs for the School of Agriculture, said the career fair is something that all agriculture students should take advantage of.
"It's a chance for individuals to look at a broad range of options. It's a chance to look at permanent employment for those graduating this academic year and internship possibilities for the summer," Goecker said.
Students can discuss careers with companies and government agencies such as DuPont Ag Products, General Mills, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Perdue Farms Inc. and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The career fair will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Purdue Memorial Union North and South Ballrooms.
According to Goecker, the career day is an informal chance for students to learn about companies that are interested in food, agriculture and natural resources students and graduates.
"It's not a full-scale interview. It's more of a get-acquainted kind of interaction. If there appears to be potential, a formal interview can be arranged at a later time," he said.
"I think some students bring resume copies along for prospective employers. I've also seen students with business cards. It never hurts to bring a portfolio along."
Goecker said Purdue's School of Agriculture is among a smaller number of colleges that corporations look at when seeking potential employees.
"This is the largest number of organizations we've had," he said. "Last year there were about 70. There's a very significant interest on behalf of organizations in natural resources, food and agriculture. Certainly, many organizations are focusing their recruitment efforts on fewer colleges, and the School of Agriculture is in a position to attract organizations to its graduates."
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