The Career Services Office provides programs and information for current students, prospective students, and Penn State alumni. Our services are designed to help you make informed career decisions and learn more about the ongoing journey of career management.
The goal of the Career Services Office is to provide any currently enrolled Penn State student or alumni with the proper resources and knowledge for career development before and after graduation. Career planning is often a challenging process that can be complicated by many factors, such as expectations of others, lack of self-confidence and labor market conditions. Feel free to stop by the Career Services Office for counseling sessions on the following topics:
Assessment Tools
MyPlan.comMyPlan.com helps students and professional plan more fulfilling lives by making well-informed decisions about their education and careers. Whether you're deciding on what college to go to, choosing a major, planning ahead for your first career, or thinking about making a career change, MyPlan.com can help you explore options and bring clarity and insight into figuring out what's right for you.
If you decide you want to use MyPlan, which is provided at no cost to you, please contact Tina Rose at tmr24@psu.edu and she will provide you with the code to access the site.
To learn more about these valuable resources, stop by the Health & Wellness Center to set up an appointment. If it's more convenient, contact the Career Services Office.
Current Job Postings
This Web site can be used by all Penn State students and alumni to post resumes and search for jobs.
Services for Employers
Networking Opportunities
Lion Link
This networking program matches you to a Penn State Alumni Association member who has volunteered to provide an informational interview about their chosen profession.
For more information about connecting with Penn State alumni, please contact the Career Services Office.
University Park Resources
Career Services at University Park
Other Resources
Job Searching
Another useful method of locating an internship or employment opportunity is searching the internet. Many internship listings can be located by simply entering the word "internships" in a search engine's page.
The Career Services Office strongly encourages students to register on . Here students and alumni can search for jobs and post their resumes. Career Services recommends this site.
If you have questions or for more information please contact the Career Services Office.
Exploring Colleges and Graduate Schools
College Net
This site offers a complete search for colleges or scholarships. Apply online, get financial aid information, or take a 3D campus tour of specific schools
Petersons.com: The Education & Career Center
Search for colleges and universities, graduate schools, study abroad opportunities, and more. Also, check out the sections regarding "Financing Education" and "Careers and Jobs."
NACE (National Association for Colleges and Employers)
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is the leading source of information on the employment of the college educated. NACE connects more than 5,200 college career services professionals at nearly 2,000 colleges and universities nationwide, and more than 3,000 HR/staffing professionals focused on college relations and recruiting.
NACE forecasts trends in the job market; tracks legal issues in employment, the job search, and hiring practices; and provides college and employer professionals with benchmarks for their work. NACE provides research and information to its professional members through NACEWeb, a survey of starting salaries for new college graduates, a quarterly journal, a biweekly newsletter, and surveys of employer and college members.
Onet Online has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more!
The Undergraduate Career Guide will provide pertinent information about resume writing, letters of intent, cover letters, interviewing, job search, career fair information, and more!
The Graduate Guide will provide pertinent information about resume writing, letters of intent, cover letters, interviewing, job search, career fair information, and more!!