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- Student Affairs DE&I Staff
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- Schwab Auditorium
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We're here to help
Career Services is open and here to help you navigate your career goals, both in-person and virtually. Our team is here for you and are eager to help you with any career questions or dreams that you may have.
What kind of career question do you have?
Can someone review my resume or cover letter? How can I do well during a virtual career fair? What do I need to prep for this interview?
What are career options with my major? How do I plan a job search? Can I network to find the perfect internship?
Do you have online resources that I can use?
Drop-In Career Counseling
Have a quick question and need career answers? We've got you covered with a 10-15 minutes session with a career professional. No appointment needed, ever.
- Monday & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Perfect for... Learning how to get help from Career Services Resume or cover letter review Prep for an upcoming interview or career fair Personal statement or application essay questions Getting started with other questions
Career Counseling Appointments
Need more than a drop-in session? Our team of career counselors is waiting to help you navigate more complicated career questions.
- Schedule online via Nittany Lion Careers or call 814-865-2377
Perfect for... Asking in-depth questions or developing a plan Questions about job and internship searches Personal statement review Learning career options for a major
Schedule career counseling online!
Meet with a career counselor to discuss your goals and ask questions. In-person and virtual appointments are available.
Peer Career Assistants
Need a quick resume review or help using a career resource? Meet with our highly trained Peer Career Assistants to help with your career questions (fall and spring semesters only).
- Stop by the Bank of America Career Services Center during drop-in hours Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Perfect for... Feedback from trained students just like you Help with resumes, resources, and cover letters
Peace Corps
Interested in spending time abroad to help educate others? Meet with our dedicated Peace Corps recruiter to find the answers you need.
- Schedule an appointment with the Peace Corps recruiter
Perfect for... Learning about the Peace Corps application process Asking about the Peace Corps Prep Program Discovering what it's like to live overseas
Mock Interviews
Practice makes perfect! Simulate a real interview with customized questions and interview feedback based on your career goals.
- Learn how to book a mock interview
Perfect for... Students prepping for a specific job or internship interview Reviewing and understanding where you can improve
Career Resources Online
No time to wait? Our online library of career information can get you what you need when you need it. Learn about everything from career exploration to graduate school and anything in-between.
Find what you need.
- Major and Career Planning
- Resume, Cover Letter, and Correspondence
- Internship and Job Search
- Interviewing
- Graduate and Professional School
News + Stories
101 Bank of America Career Services Building 566 Eisenhower Rd University Park, PA 16802
- 814-865-2377
- [email protected]
- Find a digital version of the Career Guide
- Schedule a career counseling appointment
- Access Nittany Lion Careers
- Find drop-in career counseling hours
- Use career resources
- Find Career Services staff
Our events and programs are open to all students regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, or any other protected class. Student Affairs is committed to building a community of belonging for all.
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