Make every year a career planning year. In order to make your college years successful, follow an easy career planning guide of activities.

First-Year Students: Increase Self-Awareness

  • Identify your interests, values, and abilities.
  • Test your interests through courses, volunteer jobs, student activities, and summer work.

Second-Year Students: Explore Relevant Work Experience

  • Join student organizations relevant to your major.
  • Explore and gain summer relevant work experience.
  • Contact alumni through Nittany Lion Careers and conduct informational interviews.

Third-Year Students: Prepare for the Professional World

  • Network at career fairs.
  • Attend resume and cover letter workshops.
  • Simulate a mock interview.
  • Explore and gain summer relevant work experience.
  • Prepare for graduate school.

Fourth-Year Students: Implement Career Choices

  • Attend career fairs.
  • Utilize resources on the Career Services web page.