Effective communication with employers after recruiting events

It is extremely important to  follow up with recruiters and company representatives after an interaction with them in a recruiting event or interview.  Usually this means a thank you email, but depending on your interest in the company and how much …

By Brent Nachison
Brent Nachison Student Career Guide
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What to Ask During an Interview?

Check out these helpful questions to ask during your interviews! Remember during an interview, you are also interviewing the company as much as they are interviewing you. Asking questions that provide relevant information to help you decide if the company …

By Abigail Falce
Abigail Falce Marketing Intern
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Student Spotlight Intern

This week’s Student Spotlight Intern is Kaltra Bani! Kaltra is a Risk Management major and this summer, she interned at PNC within their Independent Risk Management Intern Program. Kaltra had a very interesting summer because she had been applying some of the …

By Abigail Falce
Abigail Falce Marketing Intern
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Three Ways to Get the Most Out of Nittany Lion Careers

Nittany Lion Careers is Penn State University’s new single-system recruiting platform for all students, alumni, and employers. Through this system, you can see jobs that companies are seeking to fill as well as workshops and information sessions employers are hosting on campus. …

By Emily Yanchuck
Emily Yanchuck Marketing Communications Specialist
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#WisdomWednesday

#WisdomWednesday What was the best piece of advice you got form your internship experience?
“Pay attention to details. It is one thing to learn how to the job, but it is another thing to do a great job by paying …
By Abigail Falce
Abigail Falce Marketing Intern
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Student Spotlight Intern

This Week’s Student Spotlight Intern is Carlos Pimentel. Carlos is a Supply Chain major and MIS minor. This summer, he was a Performance Reporting Intern for First Data. On a typical day, Carlos tested the company’s IVR systems and IBM …

By Abigail Falce
Abigail Falce Marketing Intern
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#WisdomWednesday

#WisdomWednesday What helped you stand out during your internship?

“The best way to stand out in an internship is a genuine interest and curiosity in the company and your work, no matter how mundane. Asking questions during meetings and information …

By Abigail Falce
Abigail Falce Marketing Intern
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Alumni Perspective: Beginning My Career Post-Smeal

In the two and a half weeks since starting my first full-time job, I’ve already learned so much. I’m beginning my career at Vanguard and absolutely love my job, the people, and the culture here. I was fortunate enough to …

By Lydia Drabik
Lydia Drabik
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#WisdomWednesday

#WisdomWednesday What was the best piece of advice you got from your internship experience?

“The best piece of advice I got from my internship was that if something interests you, go after it. I was able to sit in with …

By Abigail Falce
Abigail Falce Marketing Intern
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Be ready for the Career Fair!

Get ready for the Career Fair! Check out these tips and know what to expect at the fair!

By Abigail Falce
Abigail Falce Marketing Intern
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