If you’re like many online students, at some point you may find yourself contemplating what your next step should be after receiving your Penn State World Campus degree. The career counselors at Penn State World Campus are a great resource for helping you plan your next move. One of the most important lessons I learned…
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Take advantage of these great opportunities to attend an online career fair offered by Penn State Career Services. Log in to learn more about potential employers — and interview from the comforts of your own computer! Hiring Our Veterans Recruitment Day Tuesday, November 10 3:00–6:00 p.m. ET If you are a military veteran, this is…
Penn State Career Services offers you the opportunity to mock interview using InterviewStream, a web-based tool that helps you practice and improve your interview skills by using your computer or tablet device! InterviewStream is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and only requires web access and a webcam. You can review your…
When people talk about career changes, they often equate this idea with changing companies. However, many adults return to college to advance or change their career while planning to stay with their current employer. Here are some considerations when making such a change, starting with self-assessment. I will cover more considerations in a second blog…
Only 10 percent of people follow up with potential employers after an interview – make sure you’re one of them! Follow-up has the potential to set you apart from other candidates. In this post, I’ll talk about reasons to follow up, what to avoid, and different formats and timelines. Reasons to Follow Up Appreciation Follow-up provides…
You might have questions about a particular job industry, and you want to hear from someone “on the inside.” Or maybe you’re considering applying to a certain company and want to know about the climate and culture there. Maybe you just want to talk with someone who has graduated from Penn State to see what…
If you’re new to Penn State World Campus, you might not know about the many career resources available to you. There are many ways that we can help you develop your career well before your last semester (so start early—even your first semester!). As World Campus’s career counselor, I am dedicated to helping students develop professionally.…
You can reduce your interview jitters by knowing what to expect at your next job or internship interview. Here are ten strategies that can help you be more prepared. 1. Show standard politeness and quiet confidence When you’re greeted, smile warmly, shake hands firmly, and make eye contact. During the interview, show standard politeness such…
People frequently overlook the important step of interview preparation. You can go to an interview cold, but why create extra stress in what is already a stressful time? A more effective approach is to do some preparation such as taking time to know who you are, doing employer research, practicing interview skills, and selecting appropriate…
I asked some fellow colleagues about student misconceptions regarding Career Services – here’s what they identified. You only need to go to Career Services when you’re a looking for a job. Career Services is for seniors. They don’t help freshman and sophomores. Career Services can give me a test that will tell me what to…