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Why joining a virtual info session can change your career

Why joining a virtual info session can change your career

In the midst of a pandemic, typical ways of meeting recruiters and expanding connections through means such as career fairs have been put on hold. Information sessions that students and …

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5 Tips for Succeeding at Your Virtual Internship – originally posted on Vault

Virtual internships are new for all of us, which can make them feel intimidating. Part of the reason people do internships is to learn about the typical “day in the life” in one’s desired industry, but, well, days haven’t really …

By Emily Tressler
Emily Tressler Marketing Communications Specialist
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Where to Expect Job Market Growth in a Post-COVID-19 Economy – originally posted on Vault

The COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted great global change in our lives personally and economically. Millions of people are now unemployed across the world’s most profitable industries.

A whopping decade of job growth in the U.S. came to an unforeseen halt …

By Emily Tressler
Emily Tressler Marketing Communications Specialist
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4 Tips for College Students Dealing with Coronavirus Uncertainty – originally posted on Vault

For millions of college students in the United States and across the globe, this semester is looking a little different than the last. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many college campuses have been forced to suspend onsite classes for the …

By Emily Tressler
Emily Tressler Marketing Communications Specialist
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Check out Virtual Internships to boost your Resume!

Interested in a virtual internship or externship and gaining the skills necessary to thrive in today’s economy?

Check out these resources for virtual internships and externships available:

GE Virtuoso: Virtual International Internships

Gain international work experience and build your resumé — …

By Emily Tressler
Emily Tressler Marketing Communications Specialist
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Interested in the Peace Corp? Check out the new Prep Program!

The Peace Corps Prep Program is open to all students, regardless of major, and is intended to help prepare students for international development fieldwork, potential Peace Corps service or any career in service.

The Peace Corps Prep Program is offered …

By Emily Tressler
Emily Tressler Marketing Communications Specialist
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How Will Coronavirus Affect Your Job Search in 2020? – originally posted by Vault

Since the coronavirus arrived in the U.S., my clients have been asking, ”Will coronavirus slow down an already slow hiring process? Will there be layoffs and hiring freezes?” My answer is: it depends.

Keep searching

Not every industry slows down in …

By Emily Tressler
Emily Tressler Marketing Communications Specialist
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Zoom best practices for your online meetings & appointments

Have an upcoming Zoom meeting or appointment, but not quite sure how it will work? Check out the Zoom support page for training webinars, info on testing your audio and video, and much more!

Some helpful tips for Zoom meetings …

By Emily Tressler
Emily Tressler Marketing Communications Specialist
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Career Pathways: Insurance Agent

Want to know what you can do as a Risk Management major? Check out this Penn State alum is an insurance agent and President.

By Abigail Falce
Abigail Falce Marketing Intern
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Career Pathways: Regional Vice President

Want to know what you can do as a Marketing major? Check out this Penn Stater who is a Regional Vice President for marketing.

By Abigail Falce
Abigail Falce Marketing Intern
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