Biography
Penny Harding joined Penn State Altoona Career Services in 2023 and served as a staff assistant to the career counselor and employer engagement specialist. More recently, Harding has stepped into the roles of employer engagement and career coaching. She coordinates employer events and keeps Penn State Altoona students informed of important internship and job opportunities. In addition, she helps students with resume creation, resume reviews, career assessment tools, and mock interviews.
Harding also oversees the Career Closet located within the Career Services office. The closet is a collection of carefully curated business clothing that students can borrow for job interviews, career fair attendance, and class presentations. The Career Closet is an initiative that levels the playing field for all students to look their best as they pursue career development. She has endeavored to increase the inventory and ensure that it is size-inclusive so that all students walk away looking their best.
Harding has over sixteen years of experience as an administrative assistant and office manager. She has found her passion in Career Services, connecting students and employers to their mutually beneficial futures. Her background is in healthcare and higher education. Her strengths include event planning, coaching students, marketing, effective and timely communication, and collaboration.