Ring in the New Year with These Top 10 Career Tips 

Start the New Year Strong with these Top 10 Career Tips:
1.Add upcoming Smeal career fairs, employer info sessions, networking/recruiting events to your calendar and review career fair prep tips
2. Polish your resume by visiting the Business Career Center for drop-in resume reviews
3.Have an upcoming interview? Review these interviewing tips
4.Update your LinkedIn profile
5.Schedule a career coaching appointment to discuss your career goals, resources, and job search strategies
6.Research companies to create your targeted job search for co-ops, internships, and full-time job opportunities
7.Visit Nittany Lion Careers regularly for updated job postings
8.Practice your elevator pitch and review networking tips
9. Dedicate time on a weekly basis to search jobs, network, attend events, and submit job applications (build into your calendar)
10. Stay engaged in your area of expertise – listen to these career podcasts

 

By Jana Jaffa
Jana Jaffa Associate Director of International Employment and Specialty Graduate Programs