Make every year a career planning year. In order to make your college years successful, follow an easy career planning guide of activities.
First-year Students: Increase Self-Awareness
- Identify your interests, values, and abilities by talking to a career counselor.
- Research occupations in the Career Library
- Test your interests through courses, volunteer jobs, student activities, and summer work.
- Sign up for the Career Decision Making course.
Sophomores: Explore Relevant Work Experience
- Join student organizations relevant to your major.
- Explore and gain summer relevant work experience.
- Contact alumni through Nittany Lion Careers and conduct informational interviews.
Juniors: Prepare for the Professional World
- Network at career fairs at Penn State Altoona and University Park.
- Attend resume and cover letter workshops.
- Simulate a mock interview.
- Explore and gain summer relevant work experience.
- Prepare for graduate school.
Seniors: Implement Career Choices
- Attend career fairs at Penn State Altoona and University Park.
- Participate in on-campus recruiting at Penn State Altoona and University Park.
- Utilize resources on the Career Services web page.