Industrial Roundtable Student Information

IR Prep Night

Resume Reviews — Have your resume reviewed by a PESC member or company representative! It may be helpful to bring a printed copy of your resume for the best feedback. For additional resume help, you can schedule a CCO Quick Chat appointment via BoilerConnect (10-15 minute conversations, Monday-Friday from 1pm-4pm), check out the CCO handbook with resume samples, or upload your resume to the VMOCK artificial intelligence tool.

LinkedIn Profile Reviews — Have your linked in profile reviewed by PESC members and learn how to optimize your profile to stand out online! If you would like to have your profile reviewed, please bring your own laptop.

Elevator Pitch Practice — Rehearse your elevator pitch with PESC members and get advice on how to make your pitch stand out!

Navigating the Fair — Speak with PESC members about how to use the Career Fair Plus app, where to find companies you’ve scheduled appointments with on the day of the fair, and any other questions you have about IR.

Thursday, September 4th, 2025 | 6-9 PM | Stewart Center

IR Seminars

Virtual: Thursday, September 4th | 3-8 PM | Career Fair Plus
In-Person: Monday, September 8th | 12:30-8:30 PM | Stewart Center

Seminars will be hosted both in-person and virtually this year. They’re a great chance to learn about companies you’re interested in, connect with company representatives before the fair, and get a leg up in the recruitment process.

The schedule and more information can be found through the links below.

CareerFair+ Information

Whether you’re attending in-person or virtually, you’ll want to download the Career Fair Plus App, which provides you with the best fair experience by keeping you informed of details surrounding the event. You can download the Career Fair Plus App or access it on the web through your browser.

(Note: account should be made with Purdue email)

Virtual Fair Information

The 2025 Industrial Roundtable virtual fair will take place on Thursday, September 11th via Career Fair Plus. Be sure to download the Career Fair Plus app to stay up-to date on all virtual information and attend the fair!

Career Fair Guidebook

Want some advice on how to prepare for Industrial Roundtable (IR) or any career fair? What can you do before, during, and after the fair to maximize your chances of success? View our guidebook below!

Industrial Scholarship

Sponsored by donations from companies participating in PESC's career fairs, the Industrial Scholarship grants students attending Industrial Roundtable in the fall the opportunity to be rewarded for their efforts to further their careers and experience. The Industrial Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, involvement in the Purdue community, and a passion for engineering. PESC is proud to recognize Industrial Scholarship winners for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence on Purdue’s campus.

Applications for the Industrial Scholarship are typically due in May. Please note that applications are judged anonymously, so aside from your name and PUID, ensure your submission does not include any identifying details.

Resilience Scholarship

The Resilience Scholarship recognizes engineering students at Purdue who have demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles both before and during their time at the university. This scholarship celebrates students who exemplify resilience and hard work in their journey. Recipients embody Purdue’s spirit of determination in all that they do.

Applications consist of three free-response prompts and will be evaluated holistically. All submissions will remain confidential and will only be reviewed by the selection committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our old Student Guidebook for more information!

We hope to see you at Industrial Roundtable!

  • The Industrial Roundtable Career Fair will be held on the Memorial Mall.
    Address: Oval Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47907

  • A complete list of companies attending the fair can be found the on the CareerFair+ app. To be directed to the page, click on the links in the CF+ section above.

  • Career Fair Plus is a virtual platform that serves as an easy way to view important information regarding IR. Be sure to create an account with your Purdue email and download the app before the fair! Using Career Fair Plus, you will be able to quickly view a full list of companies attending the fair, their booth assignments, the fair map, and more. Career Fair Plus is also used to attend virtual seminars ahead of the fair. Additionally, the platform can be used to sign up for time slots to speak to companies that are taking appointments (commonly referred to as the ‘skip the line’ feature).

  • This year during the two in-person fair days, companies may choose one or both student interaction options: walk-up or appointments. If a company is taking walk-ups, an interested student may simply approach the booth and speak to a recruiter. If the company is taking appointments, the student may schedule a 10-minute time slot prior to the start of the fair, and then approach the booth at their designated time. Please note: some companies have opted for both walk-ups and appointments. This may mean that for part of the day, the recruiters will only speak to students who have appointments and for the rest of the fair they will take walk-ups.

  • On August 27th at 8 AM, time slots for companies that are accepting appointments will be made available through Career Fair Plus. Log into the app with your Purdue email and select the time slots you would like. NOTE: not every company takes appointments! If you log into Career Fair Plus the morning of August 27th and do not see appointment options for a company, it means that that company is ONLY taking walk-ups!

  • For IR, the mall has been divided into different color sections. Each company is assigned a table number and section corresponding to one of the colors. Their booth assignment will be available on Career Fair Plus, and a map of the fair is also viewable there. Additionally, a full list of booth assignments and the fair map will be posted here.