Author Archives: Angela M. Petrie

About Angela M. Petrie

I am an energetic, passionate, organized, and motivated communication student. I thrive on new opportunities and experiences in which I can grow and make a lasting impact on people’s lives. I am studying Communications with a focus in Public Relations and Advertising at Purdue University. I have minors in Art and Design, Sociology, and Organizational Leadership and Supervision.

LinkedIn Boot Camp Challenge 9 – Get Connected

It’s never too late to join the CCO LinkedIn Boot Camp!  You can view the summary here or go back to the LinkedIn Boot Camp page of the Purdue CCO blog to get started. Join the CCO Boot Camp subgroup on LinkedIn to be an official participant for the chance … Continue reading

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“LinkedIn Today”: A Powerful Tool for Business Knowledge

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By Donna Schilder, MCC, Career Coach & LinkedIn Expert As a Career Coach, I recommend to you that as you enter the workforce, you make an effort to stay current on business trends within your industry and, if you want … Continue reading

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Own Up To Your Weaknesses Coca-Cola Style

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Recently, Coca-Cola jumped in the obesity debate about beverages’ role in this health crisis. Coca-Cola aired two ads addressing the issue head on. Some people were shocked. Why in the world would a soft drink company admit that high calorie … Continue reading

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LinkedIn Boot Camp Badges

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Purdue is starting a new initiative that allow students to market and prove their campus involvement and participation! Involved students on campus have the opportunity to earn badges showing employers what they have done in the Purdue community and that … Continue reading

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Don’t Let Your LinkedIn Profile Picture Hurt Your Chances of Getting a Job!

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By Donna Schilder, MCC, Career Coach & LinkedIn Expert Your LinkedIn Profile Picture is the first thing a recruiter or hiring manager will see when they look at your LinkedIn Profile. In literally an instant, they will make a judgment … Continue reading

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How to Write a LinkedIn Headline That Attracts Recruiters

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By Donna Schilder, MCC, Career Coach & LinkedIn Expert I am excited to be writing my first Guest Blog for the Purdue CCO.  I am a Career Coach and LinkedIn Expert with 6-Week Video E-course that I have created to … Continue reading

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LinkedIn Boot Camp Starts Next Week!

It’s time to put on your combat boots and start packing for LinkedIn Boot Camp. Why should you, you may ask? Many college students and alumni go through challenges when planning a career path or finding a job. First Scenario: You … Continue reading

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4 Ways To Get In The Zone and Study Better

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So we’ve all had those days where there is nothing in the world that will get us motivated to do the work that we actually need to be doing—especially around dead week and finals. We’ve all heard the “avoid distractions” … Continue reading

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Choose Your Attitude

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Let’s set the scene: You wake up at 8:10 a.m. for your 8:30 a.m. class. We’ve all had those mornings when we roll out of bed 10 minutes before we’re supposed to be in class and think, “crap…” You rush … Continue reading

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Stop Worrying and Find the Job You Deserve

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It’s getting to be that time of year when upperclassmen start freaking out about their future career plans. A lot of seniors I know—especially the ones graduating in December—are panicking and starting to feel desperate to get a job, any … Continue reading

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