Thursday, February 9, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Pond View Lounge, Slep Student Center

The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with an employer panel discussion. Each employer will provide a five- to ten-minute slide presentation including an overview of their organization and any employment or internship opportunities available. Employers will answer questions from the audience.

Immediately following the discussion, students will have an opportunity to connect one-on-one with the company representatives.

This event is for electro-mechanical engineering technology and mechanical engineering students. All engineering students are welcome including first- and second-year students pursuing engineering majors.

Attire is business casual.

Information for Students

Plan to arrive five to ten minutes early. The employer panel will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Student Registration

Registration is available online.

Attire

Attire is business casual.

  • Each company you talk to has a different culture. Being more conservative will ensure that you are well-received by all organizations.
  • Limit distracting accessories, fragrances, or anything too brightly colored. The focus should be on your experience. Be yourself but be sure to avoid distracting attire.
  • Keep hair out of your face so recruiters can see your smile and make natural eye contact.
  • Press your clothes before the event to be sure you don’t let wrinkles ruin your professional appearance.
  • Be kind to your feet and make sure to wear shoes that are clean, polished, and comfortable. Unsightly bandaids and awkward movements can distract from the conversation.

What is Business Casual?

  • Slacks, dress pants, khakis, or skirt
  • Conservative collared shirt, polo shirt, or blouse.
  • Casual closed or open-toed shoes.
  • Belt (if pants or skirt has belt loops).
  • No jeans, t-shirts, or sweatshirts.

Participating Employers

Click on the button below to see a list of employers attending. We will continue to add to this list. Please continue to check back regularly for the most up-to-date employer list.

View Participating Employers

Preparing for the Event

  • Wear business casual attire.
  • Update your resume. If you need help creating or brushing up your resume, make an appointment with our career counselor:
  • Sign up for or update your LinkedIn profile. A counselor is available to assist with your LinkedIn Profile or see these tips for building a profile.
  • Prepare your Elevator Pitch. Need help? See below or schedule an appointment with a career counselor.
  • Review the employer list and determine which representatives you want to speak with during the event.
  • Research the employer, check out their website, view recent news and current employment opportunities, view their LinkedIn page, and search their employees.
  • Review the employment opportunity, if available. If not available, refer to the company website to view description.
  • Print multiple copies of your resume to share with employers. Need your resume printed? The Career Service Office has resume paper and printing services available.

Elevator Pitch

  1. Introduce Yourself. Give your name, major, year in school, or when you are completing your degree. Keep it simple and to the point.
  2. What makes you unique? Describe some work, internship, or volunteer experience as it relates to your industry and how it might benefit the employer.
  3. What is your goal? State your career goal or why you are interested in their internship and the skills you would like to apply.
  4. What do you know about the company? Do company research ahead of time and show the employer your interest by telling them what you know.
  5. Make a strong conclusion. Provide the employer with your resume and ask for a business card or contact information so you can follow up with a thank you note.

After the Event

  • Apply for the positions online if instructed by the employer representative.
  • Send a handwritten or email note to each employer you spoke with at the event.
  • Include something you talked about, provide any missing information, or documents you discussed, and request additional information if needed.

Tips for First- and Second-year Students

  • Plan to attend the event to learn more about what opportunities exist for your major or career interest.
  • Ask employers what skills they look for in successful candidates and what can you do to prepare for a future internship.
  • Update your resume. Ask employers for feedback on resumes. If you need help creating or brushing up your resume, make an appointment with our career counselor:
  • Prepare and practice an elevator speech; it will make it easier to introduce yourself to the recruiters.

Information for Employers

Evening Format

The evening will begin with an employer panel discussion. Each employer will provide a five- to ten-minute presentation including an overview of the organization, employees and culture, and any employment or internship opportunities available.

The employer presentations will be followed by a short question and answer session with our students.

Companies will then split up throughout the building and have an opportunity to connect with our students and collect resumes.

A table will be reserved for each employer to make the transition from the panel to networking with the students a little easier.

Employer Registration

This event is free to attend, but registration is required.

Register for the Engineering Networking Event

Send a copy of employment or internship descriptions and how you would like the students to apply to Sherri McGregor at [email protected].

What to Prepare or Bring to the Event

Prepare a five- to ten-minute slide presentation including an overview of your organization, your employees, and any internships available. It is fine to include a short video clip of your organization as part of your five- to ten-minute presentation.

You are welcome to bring small displays, company table covers, literature, giveaways, etc. to put on your table to share information during the networking portion of the evening.

Send a copy of your slide presentation and internship information to Sherri McGregor at [email protected].

Employment or Internship Information

Please email employment or internship information to Sherri McGregor, [email protected]

Information should include:

  • Job Title
  • Description
    • Responsibilities and project(s)
    • Skills
    • Educational Requirements
  • Information on how to apply.

We will share this information with our students ahead of time to help better prepare them for the event.

Location and Parking

The event will take place in the Slep Student Center at Penn State Altoona, 3000 Juniata Gap Road, Altoona, PA 16601. Parking is available in the Ivy Lot.

For More Information

Contact Career Services at 814-949-5058 or email Sherri McGregor at [email protected].