Skip to main content
Penn State Greater Allegheny
Hotline Apply Now Visit Us
  • Academics
    • The 2+2 Plan: Start Here, Finish Anywhere
    • Degree Programs at Greater Allegheny
    • Undergraduate Research Opportunities
    • Academic Engagements
    • Student Support
  • Admissions & Student Aid
    • Visit Us
    • Information for First-Year Students
    • Information for Transfer Students
    • Information for International Students
    • Accepted Students
    • Tuition and Student Aid
    • Veterans
  • Athletics
  • Information For
    • Future Students
    • Current Students
    • Alumni and Friends
    • Faculty & Staff
Full site navigation menu

This dialog contains the full navigation menu for this site.

Penn State Greater Allegheny
Enter the terms you wish to search for.
Search type:
Hotline Apply Now Visit Us
  • This is Penn State
  • Academics
  • Admissions
  • Tuition & Student Aid
  • Athletics
  • Career Services
  • Student Life

Find Information For:

  • Future Students
  • Current Students
  • Alumni and Friends
  • Faculty & Staff

Helpful Links

  • Campus Calendar
  • Campus Map
  • Information Technology Services
  • University Police
  • Sign Up for PSU Alerts
  • Give to Penn State Greater Allegheny

Connect With Us

  • facebook
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • instagram
  1. Home
  2. Career Services

Job and Internship Search

Preparing to launch your job or internship search involves more than opening a web browser and typing in search for job in a particular field. A quality job search will involve networking and utilizing a variety of job search strategies and search tools. There are many ways to become focused. Meet with Career Services to develop your job or internship search plan. 

Current students enrolled at Penn State Greater Allegheny have access to career services resources You will find information on: 

  • Career Services workshops, career fairs and other career related events 

  • Major and career exploration 

  • Creating your professional brand (resume, cover letter, LinkedIn and more) 

  • Job/internships, professional organizations, special populations 

  • Interviewing 

  • Graduate and professional school planning and exploration  

MyPlan

MyPlan is a four-part career assessment that looks at your personality, interests, skills, and values. It is a great tool for both traditional students interested in career/major options and professionals considering a career change. MyPlan will provide a list of occupations that match your results. 

  • Take the career assessments to identify your personal interests, skills, and values  

  • Explore majors and career options  

  • Use MyPlan.com to help figure out what is right for you; follow up with Career Services to discuss your results and further develop your career action plan  

Visit  http://psuga.myplan.com  and click on "Create Free Account" to complete your registration.   

Enter license code MURYG8GQ to take your career assessments free of charge.  Arrange an appointment with the Career Services to discuss your results and develop your career action plan (code changes on August 8, 2022).  Follow up with the Program Coordinator for more information.

Nittany Lion Careers

Use Nittany Lion Careers to view job postings, post your resume in online resume books, find out about on-campus interviewing at several Penn State campuses, and more! You can upload a resume for employers to view. You also have access to hundreds of alumni to connect with via LionLink. To access the system, use your standard Penn State User ID and password. Review the Job Posting/Company Verification Disclaimer.

Lion Link

Lion Link is a professional networking program that links Penn State students and alumni with alumni volunteer Career Coaches. Career Coaches provide valuable information and advice on jobs and careers to Career Explorers, who are alumni or students looking for a job or seeking career-related information. Students can access Lion Link on the Lion Link site. 

Information Sessions

Learn more about companies and jobs that are available. To find out more about upcoming information sessions or to sign up, visit or call Career Services.


While the following career resources are utilized by many Penn State students and alumni, they are not directly affiliated with Penn State and the University cannot control their security. It is recommended that users NOT create accounts for these resources using the same credentials (username and password) that they use for their Penn State access accounts.

Job Search Resources

  • Jobs at Penn State
  • Career Tips: Making an Impression. A video from WestPACS
  • Going Global
  • National Association of Colleges and Employers
  • Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
  • Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission
  • Uniworld
  • USA Jobs
  • Vets.gov

Career Services

  • About Career Services
  • Career Exploration
    • Career Planning Timeline
    • Job and Internship Search
    • Internship FAQ
    • Salary & Relocation
    • Resumes, Cover Letters, and References
    • Interview Preparation
    • During the Interview
    • After the Interview
    • Graduate School
    • Social Media Presence
  • Companies & Employers
  • Career Services for Alumni
  • Parents and Families Resources
  • Meet the Career Services Staff
Visit Us
Schedule a visit today
Request Admissions Info
Request Info Here
Apply to Penn State
Apply to Penn State
Greater Allegheny Virtual Tour
Take a Virtual Tour!
Map of the campuses of Penn State throughout Pennsylvania highlighting the location of Penn State Greater Allegheny

Penn State Greater Allegheny

Located on 52-acres, Penn State Greater Allegheny is a residential campus offering 2 year and 4 year degree programs, including the Bachelor in Social Work program, starting in Summer 2022.  Students benefit from small class sizes, numerous on-campus job opportunities, and a Digital Fluency Project which places an iPad in the hands of each student.  
  • facebook
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • instagram
Apply Now Visit Us
  • This is Penn State
    • Our Impact Keeps Growing
    • Signature Programs & Initiatives
    • Mission and Values
    • Campus History
    • Chancellor's Welcome
  • Academics
    • The 2+2 Plan: Start Here, Finish Anywhere
    • Degree Programs at Greater Allegheny
    • Undergraduate Research Opportunities
    • Academic Engagements
    • Student Support
  • Admissions
    • Visit Us
    • Information for First-Year Students
    • Information for Transfer Students
    • Accepted Students
    • Tuition and Student Aid
    • Information for International Students
    • Veterans
  • Athletics
  • Campus Resources
    • University Police
    • Information Technology Services
    • Campus Calendar
    • Campus Map
    • Virtual Tour
    • COVID-19 Information
  • Student Resources
    • CANVAS
    • Microsoft Office 365
    • LionPATH
    • Penn State Bookstore
    • Starfish
  • Contact Us
    • Campus Directory
    • Faculty Directory
    • Staff Directory
Penn State University
4000 University Drive, McKeesport, PA 15132 412-675-9000

Footer Legal Menu

  • Privacy
  • Non-discrimination
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Accessibility
  • Copyright
  • The Pennsylvania State University © 2023
  • We Are Penn State