Career Services at Penn State Altoona can help you with:
- Exploring majors and careers
- Creating and updating your resume
- Developing internship and job search strategy
- Preparing for interviews
- Borrowing professional clothing from the Career Closet
For assistance on these topics, schedule a Career Services appointment in Starfish.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility to work in the United States, CPT/OPT, you should contact Kandy Szymusiak, international student adviser, at [email protected] or 814-949-5110.
GoinGlobal
GoinGlobal offers a searchable database of thousands of internship and job postings both located internationally and in the United States. This website also includes Career Guides for 160+ countries and cities across the world, tips for working within different cultures, a list of employers who frequently hire candidates with OPT authorization, and information about employers who have sponsored H1B visas. To access GoinGlobal: Sign in to Nittany Lion Careers and click on the Resources tab to find GoinGlobal.
Looking for more information? University Park’s International Student Career Resources webpage includes detailed information on understanding employment eligibility, networking, and frequently asked questions.