Career Services - Support for your Career Needs

Getting Support

If you are new to Penn State or if you are continuing your education with PSU, Career Services provides a variety of resources and services. These services are designed to support you in successfully planning for your future. Career Services provides personalized support, numerous learning opportunities, and a variety of avenues for potential employment. A primary goal of Career services is to help you translate your academic skills to your chosen profession. We call this Career Readiness.

Career Services is your partner in providing comprehensive services to prepare you for professional success.

 

Career Counseling

Career Services can help you develop a custom plan that aligns your academic, personal, and professional goals through Career Counseling Links to an external site.. Custom one-on-one counseling sessions can offer you valuable feedback and guidance through all stages of the job search process. Simply contact the office to learn more about the following services and schedule an appointment: 

• Career planning
• Resume and cover letter
• Job applications
• Mock interviews
• Negotiating a job offer

 

Learning Opportunities

Workshops and Career Fairs provide an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge as you plan for your future. A range of online resources can help you explore careers at your own pace tailored to who you are. Visit the Career Services website Links to an external site. to learn more. 

Workshops Links to an external site.

Career Services offers a number of live and recorded webinars to help you polish and refine your skills. Visit the website to see a complete listing of the sessions available.

Career Fair Links to an external site.

Career Services, in collaboration with other colleges, campuses, departments, and student organizations, organize career fairs to connect you to recruiters regardless of your year, major, or industry. 

Career Resource Center Links to an external site.

Career Services hosts a wealth of online resources for all steps of the career search process from career exploration tools based on interests and how you identify to advice on job applications, interviews, and negotiating a job offer. 

 

Employment Opportunities

If you’re looking for a position at Penn State, you’ll want to review current job listings on the Nittany Lion Careers site. Log-in to review current listings posted by both the university and external organizations looking to add Penn State talent to their teams. This site is open to any individual with a valid PSU user ID.

Nittany Lion Careers Links to an external site. – explore job opportunities specifically posted for Penn State students.

 

Career Pathway

Do you have a plan for navigating your eventual transition from academia to industry? Having a plan is crucial for your success. Work with Career Services to develop a personalized pathway to help you identify goals and develop a strategic plan for achieving them. Visit the website for more information or contact them to schedule an appointment.

 

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