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FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Pines & Needles is a weekly career newsletter specifically for FNR
students that includes upcoming events and resources. This week’s
newsletter highlights some opportunities you may be interested in as
well as a special incentive for attending the FNR Career Fair.
Be sure to check out the FNR Job Board (updated weekly) for a full list
of opportunities you may qualify for.
SPOTLIGHT
LinkedIn 101 Workshop (Presented by the CCO)
TODAY, February 5, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
WTHR 360
Learn how to create the best LinkedIn profile and understand how
recruiters search LinkedIn for candidates; understand the alumni tool and
how networking with Boilermakers can increase your chances of landing a
job; learn about other social media outlets that can enhance your network;
and understand how to transition an online connection to a real-world
contact. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Forestry and Natural Resources Career Fair
Friday, February 22, 9 am – 2 pm
PMU South Ballroom
(Opportunity to receive a $500 scholarship!)
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 be used for any
FNR transformation experience! More information is on the entry form
below.
The career fair is 2 ½ weeks away! Click here for information on things
you should do to prepare!
UPCOMING EVENTS
LinkedIn 101 Workshop
(Presented by the CCO)
February 5, 5:30pm – 6:30 pm
WTHR 360
College of Ag Leadership
Development Certificate Program
Callout
February 6, 5-6 pm
WSLR 116
February 19, 5-6 pm
AGAD 128
Acing the Interview Workshop
(Presented by the CCO)
February 6, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
WTHR 360
2019 Spring Ag-Celerator Callout
February 8, 4:00 pm
PFEN 241
College of Ag Job Fair
February 13, 9:30 am – 3 pm
CREC
Student assistance is needed! Click
here to sign up to help.
Visit the CCO Calendar for a full list of
upcoming workshops and employer
information sessions.
60 EMPLOYERS
WILL BE ATTENDING
THE FNR CAREER FAIR
FEBRUARY 22!
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WHAT’S HAPPENING College of Ag Leadership Development Certificate Program Callout
In LDCP, students will gain leadership experience tailored specifically to them
and their academic career, enjoy one-on-one coaching from a trained faculty
or staff member, and develop the “soft skills” employers today are looking for.
Individuals who successfully complete the program will have the Leadership
Development Certificate Program endorsement recorded on their academic
transcripts. Callouts have been rescheduled for February 6, 5-6 pm
(WSLR 116) and February 19, 5-6 pm (AGAD 128). Refreshments will be
provided! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
2019 Spring Ag-Celerator Callout | February 8 | 4 pm | PFEN 241
Purdue Ventures is hosting a spring semester callout and info session for the
$100,000 Ag Innovation Ag-Celerator for Purdue students, faculty, alumni and
other Purdue affiliates. Ideas, startups and businesses based on Purdue plant
sciences innovation are eligible to apply and compete for funding. Attend the
callout to learn more about how you can apply for the $100,000 Purdue Ventures Ag-Celerator. Application deadline is February
18 at 11:59 pm: https://purduefoundry.com/purdueventures
Walt Disney Epcot Science Internship
The Agricultural Sciences team at Walt Disney World – EPCOT is currently looking for students to fill internships for the Fall 2019
term (June 2019 – January 2020). Interested students should visit www.disneyinterns.com/science, click on “Enter Job
Title or Keywords”, and then search for “Agricultural Sciences” to apply. If you have any questions, please visit their
Facebook page or email [email protected].
IU Geologic Field Station (IUGFS) Summer Employment Opportunity
IU Geologic Field Station (IUGFS) in remote Cardwell, MT is looking to employ kitchen staff at the field station to work shifts from
5a-9a and from 4p-8p during the summer. In addition to a paycheck, IUGFS will pay for transportation from Bloomington to
Cardwell, MT, and lodging at the field station is free. Outside of working hours, employees are free to explore as they wish,
with hiking, fishing and mountain biking opportunities. More information is available at https://www.indiana.edu/~iugfs/. If you
have any questions, please contact [email protected].
IN Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Summer Internships
Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship positions have been posted to the Indiana State Job Bank for 2019. There are 5
available positions within the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)—Watershed Assessment and Planning
Branch (WAPB). The job posting listed below ONLY applies to the Watershed Assessment and Planning Branch in the Office of
Water Quality. More information and instructions on how to apply can be found on the attached handout.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FNR
Career Services
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 and Job Search Strategies
Mock Interviews
Developing a career plan
CCO Handbook
DID YOU KNOW?
Rod Williams, Associate Professor &
Extension Wildlife Specialist, is looking for
freshmen, sophomores and juniors who
are interested in delivering Nature of
Teaching curriculum to local elementary
schools (K-5)! If you’re interested or want
more information, contact Rod directly at
Transformation Experience Scholarship Spring 2019 FNR Career Fair
Spring 2019 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
All undergraduate FNR students who attend the FNR Career Fair February 22, 2019 are eligible to participate.
The rules are simple: 1) Print this page and bring it with you to the FNR 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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Recipients will be notified via the email address provided above.