Vision

The PUP Career Development and Placement Office envisions itself as a borderless work pool providing students and graduates employment in reputable companies, institutions, and other entities. It also envisions itself as a training ground that will develop globally competitive graduates who are ready to face the challenges of the new millennium.

Mission

The PUP Career Development and Placement Office has the mission of providing gainful employment to all graduates and working students in their fields of expertise, helping them exhibit excellence in their chosen careers, and developing their self-esteem.

Functions

• To formulate a Manual of Operations for the Office and eventually implement its guidelines, rules, and regulations

• To coordinate with various companies for possible positions for PUP graduates and alumni

• To disseminate the recruitment needs of companies by posting ads within the university premises

• To facilitate the processing of the companies’ staffing requirements by providing them in CD form with the list of graduates they require

• To establish linkages with more multinationals, government agencies, non-government organizations and international agencies for possible job positions

• To prepare referral letters for the graduates and alumni of the University

• To conduct pre-employment seminars and career orientation activities for the graduating students

• To conduct job fairs for the graduates and alumni of the University

• To coordinate with agencies, companies, institutions, and organizations for possible sponsorship of University activities

• To prepare and send communication pertinent to the functions of the Office to all concerned colleges, offices, and companies

• To reply to queries of walk-ins and telephone calls

• To coordinate with the Admission Office and Guidance and Counseling Office in the conduct of the Freshmen Orientation at the beginning of each school year

• To invite companies to subscribe to the Career Development and Placement Office website

• To coordinate with the Information Communications and Technology Center for updates in the Career Development and Placement Office website

• To coordinate with the different colleges regarding recruitment and placement requirements

• To monitor the whereabouts of graduates and alumni and assist them in their employment needs

• To attend meetings, seminars, workshops, conventions for updates on recent recruitment, staffing and employment principles, techniques and issues and concerns related to such matters

• To perform other functions as directed by the Vice President for Student Services