ENGR 29600

Experimental Courses
Career Planning and Development for Engineering Students

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About the Course

Description:

The Career Planning and Development course provides ways for students to increase their understanding of U.S industry expectations when participating in cooperative education or internships. During the course, students will examine their career goals, U.S employer expectations, cultural differences in the workplace, job searching strategies, the art of networking, use of LinkedIn, and develop a career plan and an elevator pitch. Students will have a unique opportunity to visit local employers (site visits) on pre-determined dates to gain insights on work cultures and practice networking, in addition to increasing their knowledge of Purdue’s Professional Practice Programs; OPP and CCO.

Course Goals/Learning Objectives

This course is designed to provide an experienced based education to refine the fundamental skills required to be successful in the industry, while also creating awareness about opportunities for Professional Practice.Upon completion of this course each student will be able to:

  • Articulate their career interests

  • Develop a job search plan

  • Understand the U.S. industry expectations

Custom Content

 Last summer students visited Cummins, ZF/TRW and Ladis +Gyr as part of the course.  

No cost for students to visit the employers!

ENGR 29600

Course Catalog
ENGR 29600 Experimental Courses

Description
Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Experimental classes offered at the freshmen/sophomore level on a temporary basis to test the viability of offering the course on a permanent basis. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
0.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours
Levels:  Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate
Schedule Types:  Distance Learning, Individual Study, Laboratory, Lecture
Offered By:  College of Engineering
Department:  College of Engineering Admin
Course Attributes
Lower Division, Variable Title
May be offered at any of the following campuses:  West Lafayette
Other Information
Repeatable for Additional Credit:  Yes - May be repeated an unlimited number of times