Career Development Appointments
Make an appointment with the Career Development Counselor if you have any questions about your career goals, need help with your resume or cover letter, or need advice about internships or your job/graduate school search.
Contact: April Astorino, [email protected], 814-372-3015.
Penn State Career Guide
Career Closet
Free professional attire available to students! Just stop in to the Student Affairs suite any time between 9 am and 4 pm Monday – Friday. We will assist you with shopping for a free professional outfit that is yours to keep!
FOCUS2
FOCUS 2 is a self-guided career, major and education planning system designed to guide you through the steps of the career planning process. You can use FOCUS 2 at any stage of your education and career planning according to your personal needs. Start with any feature, repeat a feature if desired and use the system as an ongoing resource. All your results are saved and accessible in your FOCUS 2 Portfolio. To create your account, click the link below. For assistance interpreting your results, contact Career Services at [email protected].
Create your FOCUS2 account here.
Nittany Lion Careers
Nittany Lion Careers is Penn State’s single-system recruiting platform for employers and all Penn State students and alumni.
For additional support and directions on how to search for positions, please visit the Nittany Lion Careers Students & Alumni page and review the "Using Nittany Lion Careers" resources.
LionLink
Alumni Career Services offers a program called LionLink Projects which connects students and recent graduates with Penn State alumni through project-based work.
Using LionLink Projects, alumni can post experiential learning opportunities for students and recent graduates. These projects will give students and recent graduates opportunities to gain real-world experience and build their resumes by applying the knowledge they have learned in the classroom. In turn, alumni gain support for their company or organization from talented Penn State students and new graduates.
Career Library
We have a career library for students in the Career Development office that includes books and resources on finding your career path and interests, searching for jobs and internships, and gaining knowledge about career paths for different majors.
If you have any ideas for a Career Library book, contact: April Astorino, [email protected], 814-372-3015
Career Fairs
LinkedIn is a tool you can use to network, search for jobs and internships, and advance your career. You can connect with employers, organizations, professional groups and alumni, and stay informed about workforce trends and research. It also functions as a digital resume that employers can see.