Purdue University alumni have lifelong free access to many of the same resources and services offered to current students.   

  • Lifelong access to on-line position vacancies and employers recruiting Purdue University alumni and students. Click here to set up or access your myCCO account.
  • Lifelong access to powerful resources embedded within myCCO to network, research employers, and do customized career exploration. These resources include:
    • Big Interview – Get access to a full video curriculum for interviewing, job search, and resumes.  Also, get an opportunity to video record yourself answering interview questions and receive access to a whole library of interview questions.  E-mail askcco@purdue.edu to obtain access if you no longer have an active Purdue e-mail account.
    • Brainfuse JobNow - live online resume, interview and job coaching to supplement CCO programming and assistance. You can login to your myCCO account to access the JobNow program.
  • Lifelong access to resume and/or job search correspondence reviews
    • within TWO years of degree completion -
      • Available during the academic year: Call our Front Desk (765-494-3981) with your PUID to schedule an appointment for a Virtual Quick Chat during our Quick Chat hours (M-F, 1-4 pm)
      • Available year-round: Email CCO staff your resume or cover letter at askcco@purdue.edu. Expect a 3-5 business day turnaround for resume or cover letter feedback.
    • more than two years beyond degree completion -
      • Available year-round: Email CCO staff your resume or cover letter at askcco@purdue.edu. Expect a 3-5 business day turnaround for resume or cover letter feedback
  • Lifelong access to all Center for Career Opportunities campus workshops relating to job search strategies and career development.
  • Virtual career coaching appointments: Create a myCCO@Purdue account before calling (765) 494-3981 to schedule your appointment.
    • Bachelor's and Master's Alumni
      • within TWO years of degree completion - available year-round
      • more than two years beyond graduation - available during summer months 
    • PhD Alumni
      • within FIVE years of degree completion - available year-round
      • more than five years beyond graduation - available during the summer months

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We encourage you to refer to our website and our CCO handbook both of which include guidelines on professional documents, job searches, interviews, job offer evaluation and negotiation, and many other helpful tips.

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