Career Advice
Graduating from college is an exciting accomplishment. All of the work you’ve put into studying has finally paid off, and you’re now ready to embark on the next chapter of your life. For many, this entails applying for and accepting …
Winter break is right around the corner. Though it is important to relax and regroup during this time, you can also take advantage of your free time in many ways.
Get A Job
This is the most popular path …
As the Thanksgiving Break approaches, many of you will be wondering what to do during this one free week from school. To help some of you out, I have thought of some things that might be good to do during …
Consider registering for BA297: Career Planning and Strategies. Sign up for this one-credit class that walks students through professional development skills in time with the recruiting season each semester!
There is also a separate section dedicated to Commonwealth Campus students …
As students, we are very comfortable in the classroom setting whether it be in person or on Zoom. However, when it comes to the “real world”, we are not as comfortable and that is due to a lack of experience. …
“This is a great networking opportunity.”
This phrase has followed me throughout my four years at Penn State, especially as a Smeal student. It incidentally was also one of the reasons why I chose Penn State over other college choices. …
While virtual interviews used to be the exception, it is safe to say that in 2020 they are not only the norm, but they are pretty much our only option. As if the traditional interview process wasn’t intimidating enough, we …
Every semester up until graduation students are asked to schedule their classes for the upcoming semester. In theory this is a simple task, but in actuality it is quite daunting. Smeal offers a variety of different majors and minors, which …
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Originally posted: https://ivypanda.com/blog/linkedin-for-students/
As an undergraduate in the US, you must have heard of LinkedIn. LinkedIn allows users to manage career opportunities, network, and demonstrate personal accomplishments. Through the platform, a person can find a job, explore a particular industry, …
No matter what grade you’re in, if you are looking for a new Smeal organization to join, you can feel overwhelmed by all of the choices. Should you join a club focused on your major? Or one that organizes a …