Accelerate your transition from academia to industry with this immersive three-day Industry Readiness Boot Camp for graduate students and postdocs. Learn to translate your CV into a business-focused resume, optimize your LinkedIn profile for the hidden job market, and master high-impact elevator pitches and behavioral interviews—then apply it all in a dynamic reverse career fair with corporate employers. Build the skills, language, and confidence to turn your advanced degree into your next industry career opportunity.
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Industry Partners
Industry Readiness Bootcamp is an immersive program designed to help graduate students and postdocs transition into industry careers. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, the bootcamp equips Boilermakers with the skills, language, and connections needed to succeed—while giving employers direct access to top Purdue talent.
Why Partner with Purdue?
- Access to Top Talent
- Drive Innovation
- Strengthen Your Workforce
- Enhance Corporate Visibility
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Please contact the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development at profdev@purdue.edu with questions or concerns.
Contact Information
Professional Development Office
Physical/ Mailing Address:
Earnest C. Young Hall, Room 170
155 S. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-21147
Email Address: profdev@purdue.edu
Phone Number: (765) 494-2600