Who We Are

We are a resource to assist you with your student-employment needs. We help students find employment opportunities, and we help employers fill their positions.

About Us!

We're here to make sure you have the resources you need to be successful at Purdue Fort Wayne - both in and out of the classroom. Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions about who we are and how we can help you succeed!

• Is the Career Development Center an office I need to visit?

  Is the Career Development Center an office I need to visit?

  Yes! The Career Development Center is the office to visit and get all of your questions concerning employment during your time on campus, when looking for that first position after graduating, and while progressing throughout your career path. The Career Development Center is present to support you now and in the future. We are located in Kettler Hall Room 109.

• How can the Career Development Center help me?

  How can the Career Development Center help me?

  The Career Development Center is the location for everything employment related. Handshake is the website for looking for employment opportunities, scheduling appointments with Career Counselors who can discuss the following:

  · Resumes and Cover Letters

  · Interviewing strategies

  · Personality Assessments

  · Job search strategies

  · AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!!

• What is student employment?

  What is student employment?

  Student employment is an opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience, develop essential transferrable skills, earn income, and enhance their overall academic and personal growth.

• What is Federal Work-Study student employment?

  What is Federal Work-Study student employment?

  Federal Work-Study is a source of federally funded, need-based financial aid. You must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for work-study. For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid or call 260-481-6820.

• If I am a student who has been awarded Federal Work-Study funds, can I work off-campus?

  If I am a student who has been awarded Federal Work-Study funds, can I work off-campus?

  Yes, you can ask off-campus, nonprofit organizations if they need a work-study student. Depending on the job description, budget, and needs of the nonprofit, as well as approval of the Office of Financial Aid, you can be employed by a nonprofit organization.

• What is the difference between Federal Work-Study and Non-Work Study employment?

  What is the difference between Federal Work-Study and Non-Work Study employment?

  Federal Work-Study employment is a type of federal aid in which the federal government pays 70% of the wages and the employing department pays the remaining 30%. Only those students who qualify for Federal Work-Study funds may work in work-study positions. For more information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid or call 260-481-6820. Non Work-Study employment opportunities are positions that are open to all current PFW students.

• Where can I find student employment opportunities?

  Where can I find student employment opportunities?

  All employment opportunities ca be found on our free, online job posting service: Handshake.

• How much will I get paid if I work on-campus?

  How much will I get paid if I work on-campus?

  The hourly rate for on-campus employment varies by the budget of each department/organization.

• How can I find on-campus employment?

  How can I find on-campus employment?

  Handshake is a free, online job search tool the Career Development Center posts part-time employment opportunities and internships.

• What skills do I need to find a part-time job?

  What skills do I need to find a part-time job?

  Employers understand that students may have little to no work experience. They will look for your soft skills (communication, time management, teamwork). These skills, and more, can be developed by participating in the Endorsed Program. Click on the link to register for the Endorsed Program: Endorsed Program Registration

• Do I need to participate in an internship?

  Do I need to participate in an internship?

  Internship experiences during college is an excellent opportunity to gain real life experience in a career field prior to entering the job market. Click on the link for more information about internships: Internships.

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For more information, please contact us at 260-481-0689 or [email protected].