There are two places you should check out as you think about professional employment after college: Penn State Career Services and the services offered by your specific program.
Penn State Career Services
Penn State Career Services provides a host of services for students thinking about, or getting ready to hit, the job market. More and more of these services are becoming available to students online so that students like you can take advantage of their expertise and experience in career development. Included are areas such as resume preparation, interviewing skills, and job searching strategies.
Online workshops and recorded presentations are just a couple of the newly available services. Taking the time to look through what they have to offer may turn out to be a good investment of your time.
For instance, here are a couple of individual workshops that lead to noncredit certificates that are offered through Career Services:
- Professional Resume Preparation - Learn how to design and develop a professional resume. This workshop is hosted in ANGEL.
- Interviewing Skills - Learn how to prepare for all elements of the interviewing process. This workshop is hosted in ANGEL.
- Job Searching Skills - Learn how to design a job search strategy. This workshop is hosted in ANGEL.
Unique Services Offered by Program
Start by reviewing the information on the Career Advising page of your program's website. Whether you are just starting to think about your career or have some clear ideas, there are a number of links and contacts on your program website that you will find helpful. The most important thing to think about as you move forward is, "What can I do to network and connect with other professionals in my field?"
Check your program's website to see what resources are available.