The Abington Sun

Why should I attend a Career Fair?. . . . Find aninternship or a job after graduation. . Explore career possibilities with employers. . Make connections for future jobs and internships. . Receive a FREE professional headshot. . Be a part of this signature event. . Who will be participating?. . . . Regional and national employers participate.Adetailed list of employers participating and their positions available can be found at theevent webpage, or by logging into yourNittany Lion Careersaccount > Events > Type: Career Fairs > Abington 2023 Spring Career Fair. . . . (*Every Penn State student can access Nittany Lion Careers with their Penn State login information. If you have never logged into Nittany Lion Careers, you may be asked to set up a basic profile before continuing to Events.). . . . ExploreNittany Lion Careersand organization websites to find job and internship postings for the organizations that will be in attendance. Use this information to develop your target list. Tell organizations how your skills, experience, and interests match what they look for.. . . . Approach as many organizations as possible. You never know what you will learn or who you will meet that will lead to an opportunity.. . . . Do students or recent alumsneed to register?. . . . Registration is not required to attend. Any Penn State student or recent alum from any Penn State campus can participate.. . . . How should I prepare to attend the Spring Career Fair?. . . . Craft Your Resume. . . . Get started withthese tips from Penn State Career Services, or check out thePenn State Career Guide.. . . . Have your resume reviewed at ourResumaniaevent, or upload it toNittany Lion Careersto be reviewed (this may take a few days depending on demand, so please start early).. . . . Practice Your 30 Second Introduction. . . . Practice what you will say to make a great first impression. Try it out at ourSlice & Advice walk-in eventor check out these tips fromThe Balance. . . . . Prep What to Wear. . . . Dress as if you were going to an interview -Business Professional Attire Required. The key is to make a good first impression in clothing that helps you feel confident speaking with an employer. For many, this will be a business suit. Follow these attire guidelines, and view the graphic below for examples:. . . . Polished, clean, & wrinkle-free. . Interview appropriate or dressier -when in doubt, choose something more professional than you think you need. . Fits your identity and personal style. . Shows you take care in your appearance. . Employers say to avoid: flip-flops, sneakers, slippers, pajama bottoms, hair bonnets, shorts, sweatpants, half-shirts, graphic tees, workout wear, hoodies, anything you would wear out to a club or to binge-watch Netflix.. . . . . . Reach out to Career & Professional Development if you would like to learn about using our Career Closet for professional attire.. . . . Workshops. . . . Join us forcareer workshopsduring Career Week(the week before the Career Fair) or visit our24/7 Career Toolspage.. . . . You can also make an appointment with Penn State Abington Career & Professional Development:. . . . Log on toNittany Lion Careersand selectMake an Appointment. If you have any questions, please contact us at 215-881-7529 or emailcareers-ab@psu.edu.
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Event Details: https://engage.abington.psu.edu/rsvp?id=1940007