Consumer Sciences and Retailing
Matthews Hall
812 W. State Street
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2060

Phone: (765) 494-8292
Fax: (765) 494-0869
E-mail: csr@purdue.edu

E-mail Web site administrator

A degree from Purdue University will open doors for you around the world. Faculty and staff in the department begin working with you long before graduation to help you find the right job, including information on job openings and company contacts.

The department's Employment and Internship Opportunities Directory contains listings for permanent positions and internships for all CSR majors.

Positions in the financial arena:  http://www.financial-jobs-search.com

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Professional Development Events

January 20, 2010:  CSR Extravaganza

Time and Location TBD

Drop by, between, before or after your class to learn more about improving your job search skills

• Resume review

• 30 Second Sell

• Company Research

• Professional Dress

• Speed Interview (Pre-registration required for this event.)

This is an informal event to assist you in preparing for the CSR Career Conference.

February 9, 2010:  CSR CAREER CONFERENCE

Company Presentations:

Company Representative Luncheon and Keynote Speaker

Career Fair

Open to all students with interests in sales, retail, apparel, and financial services.

Internship and full-time employment opportunities.

CSR Senior and Company Representative Dinner

This event is invitation only.  Registration required.

February 10, 2010:  Interviews

Interviews will be held in Stewart Center.  Students can schedule interviews with participating companies at the career fair on February 9, 2010

Check CSR Career Conference website for continuous updates:

http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/csr/Career_Conf/student.htm

The CSR Career Conference, held annually in February, gives CSR students the chance to meet and interview with potential employers.

The Center for Career Opportunities at Purdue can be a vital resource in your job search. The center provides a wide array of job search services include a listing of career fairs on campus, internships, employer profiles, salary surveys, and interview and job search clinics.

Purdue University Career Wiki--an online comprehensive career resource. This site has been developed through the collaborative efforts of the offices linked on the left sidebar and the Management and Economics Library.