Purple Briefcase For Students - Aims Community College

Purple Briefcasefor StudentsAdministered by Career ServicesPartnered with Office of Student Employment

Purple Briefcase for Students1. Download Purple Briefcase to your phone, andactivate your account2. Create your student profile to showcase andrepresent your successes3. Upload your resume4. Search and apply for jobs5. Report you got a job/internship6. Favorite companies7. Register for upcoming events8. Other Resources on Purple Briefcase2

Download Purple Briefcase Activate Account Go to the Play Store (Android) or Apple store (iOS) Search “Purple Briefcase” in the search bar and download Google Store (Android): Purple Briefcase Android AppApple Store (Apple): Purple Briefcase Apple App Purple Briefcase will also be accessible with your myAims login onthe Career Services website3

Create Your Student ProfileStep 1: Upload your photo or a symbolicpicture you identify with and represents you.Please keep in mind the platform works bestwith a 225px x 225pxStep 2: Add a small statement about yourself.gives employers a sense of who you are andyour mission/goals!Step 3: Add tiles from the availablecategories to illustrate additional attributesabout yourself!4

Create your Student Profile (Cont.)Your default Profile status is private.To make your profile public: Addyour tiles and then click the gearicon in the bottom right area Thiswill allow employers to view yourprofile, in addition to your resume,when you apply for jobs. Someemployers may actively recruit youbased on your profile content.Optional: Provide a URL link foremployers to expand their search ofyou. You can add your LinkedInaccount, an e-portfolio or yourpersonal web-page geared towardsshowcasing yourself to employers.5

Upload Your ResumeTo upload your resume, click on the “my docs” section on the left side of the page.Keep in mind that you have the ability to upload multiple resumes and cover letters,so be strategic.Don’t have a resume or need assistance? Career Services has many resources onour site or we can assist you; connect with careerservices@aims.edu today!Note: It is best practice to not include your address when you publish it on sites likethis.6

Search for a JobPurple Briefcase (PB) will be the main jobboard to attain student employment.Step 1: To search for jobs, select the “myjobs” tab on the left side of the platform.This will open up a new page, allowing youto search for a variety of work-study,student employment, part-time, aftergraduation jobs, and internships.Step 2: Click “Advanced Search” to filterby job type. “On campus” and “WorkStudy” jobs should be selected if you arelooking for student employment throughAims, all other categories will list externalemployers looking to hire students oralumni. Please note Applicant Criteria will be set forall student employment positions for arequired minimum GPA of 2.0 and mayprevent your application from submitting.7

Search for a Job (Cont.)Step 3: Suggested Jobs:This will feed jobs set byyour preferences on yourVisual Profile. Click on“your preference:”(Highlighted in image) toenter your preferences. PB is also synced to multipleemployers and outside jobdatabases that allow you tobrowse through thousands ofjob opportunities.8

Apply for a JobWrite an introduction of yourself to theemployer. This should be a briefprofessional and attention grabbingintroduction.Upload a resume or you may use theresume you have linked to your profilealready.Note: Don’t have a resume? Checkout the Student Employee Skills &Experiences Chart or visit our CSResumes and Cover Letters page forgreat advice.Upload a cover letter or use the oneyou have already built on your profile.Once everything is finalized, click thebutton.9

Reporting You Got A JobIt is important for us to know you got a job or internship. When you report you got ajob through PB it is reported to the Office of Student Employment and CareerServices. For student employees: Reporting is required in order for the Office of StudentEmployment to start your HR and payroll paperwork. For all students and alumni: Tracking the amount of users currently working in ajob or internship provides Aims the data to assess the needs of our studentpopulation. In turn, allowing Aims to provide more focused services andemployment opportunities for students and alumni.10

Favorite to follow CompaniesBe sure to “favorite” your companies. This will allow you to see ifthey post any new jobs.To do this, click on the“companies” tab on the left side ofyour screen. After browsingthrough employers, select thecompany you wish to favorite, andthen select the star icon (locatedon the left corner). Repeat processfor additional companies.11

Browse and Register for EventsBe sure to review the “my events” tab. Events that you are able to registerfor, or have already registered for, will appear here.Clicking the “register now” button will allow you to view event details suchas;: date and time, location, if a cost is associated with the event, and more.Remember, jobs won’t come find you, you need to put yourself out there!12

Other Resources on PurpleBriefcaseMy Channels: PB has hundreds of video content showcasing tips, techniques, andrecommendations to help you land a great opportunity. The content is summarized by videochannel: Get Noticed: Content focused on helping you stand out and get noticed in the market. Be Prepared: Advice and recommendations on career preparation and what you need to doto land a position. Student Spin: Students talking about their experiences and how they have been successfulin their career exploration. Living Purple (For those who have reported a new job or internship through the platform):Tips on putting your best foot forward after you land that job or internship.Career Chats: Open up a discussion or answer a question. Purple Briefcase allows all usersto get involved in Career Chats. The chats are open across the platform, allowing users to getexpert advice and learn from member experiences across communities nationwide.Career Path: Connected to Purple Briefcase are career path assessment tools for you toleverage. You can click on Career Path to open the assessment tool. Take an assessment andshare it with your career coach to help you fine-tune career options that best suit yourpersonality and goals.13

Need Further Assistance With PurpleBriefcase?If you need help with Purple Briefcase Open a Help Desk Request Ticket by logging into the Purple Briefcaseplatform and click the Help button in the lower right-hand corner of thescreen. Or call PB: 585-678-9395, option 2 PB can also be reached via email: customerteam@purplebriefcase.com PB Help Desk has a reputation of serving clients fast, if you have continuedissues with PB please reach out to student.employment@aims.eduIf you have questions for the Office of Student Employment. Contact Office of Student Employment at student.employment@aims.eduCareer Services can help equip and empower you. Check out ourStudent Resources14

Favorite to follow Companies. Be sure to “favorite” your companies. This will allow you to see if they post any new jobs. To do this, click on the “ companies ” tab on the left side of your screen. After browsing through employers, select the company you wish to favorite, and then select the star icon (located on the left corner .