Career Advice
The transition from High School to a big university like Penn State is exciting, but can also be overwhelming. As soon as students get to school, they have to go out of their way to meet people and make friends, …
So you’re entering senior year with a job offer as a result of a successful internship—CONGRATS! This is a time to celebrate. At the same time, we understand the anxiety that can come with making a decision. Book an appointment …
Transitioning from one stage of your life to another can be both exciting and overwhelming all at once. As you near the end of your college career, take the time to celebrate what you’ve accomplished. Just remember, now you’ll need …
Virtual Resume Drop: Save My Resume/Cover Letter
Email your resume and/or cover letter to smealresumes@psu.edu to have a Career Coach or Career Service Intern review and give you feedback within 72 business hours! Make sure to include a job …
Deciding what to do after school and how to prepare for life after college can be stressful and time-consuming. But it doesn't have to be. If you follow the below seven stress-free tips, you'll be well prepared for the next …
Having conducted hundreds of interviews—both mock interviews with career coaching clients and real interviews as part of search committees—and seen what the outcomes are, I can say with confidence that getting through the hiring process and landing a job is …
There are several steps to nail when it comes to landing your dream job, like polishing your resume and perfecting your cover letter. Once you make it to the interview stage, give yourself a brief pat on the back, but …
Summer is here! There are plenty of ways to make sure you stay on track with your career this summer:
Build your online brand: Make sure you have an up to date LinkedIn profile (see the Business Career Center website …
This has been the year of everything virtual — and that includes the workplace. Many companies plan to keep their employees at home for the foreseeable future, so if you're currently job hunting, you may find yourself not only interviewing virtually …
One of the most important pieces of interview advice is to remember your manners—and by that I mean, write thank-you notes. Sending your interviewer a quick thank-you note is an easy way to make a great impression and show your …