You’re Invited!  Please add this event to your schedule!  More than 130 employers are coming to the University Park campus for Engineering Career Week – get prepared with the information below!

1. What, when, and where?
2. Which employers are coming?
3. How do I get there?
4. Where can I store my bag/coat during the career fair?
5. Why should I go?
6. How do I prepare?

What, when, and where?

Engineering Career Fair and Networking Reception

 

Reception: Tuesday, January 30, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Career Fair:  Wednesday, January 31, from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

RSVP:  Let us know if you are planning to attend here

1. Which employers are coming?

Find a searchable employer list with a company description and what majors the employers want to hire!  Both small and large employers attending!  You can select which event you are attending to see only the employers at that event.

2. How do I get there?

There is FREE PARKING at the Penn Stater Hotel (get driving directions)

3. Why should I go?

There are so many great reasons, but ultimately, these events exist to help you make job connections and meet employers!

• If this is your first time, we want you to get experience!  Learn what it’s like to talk with employers and talk about yourself and your accomplishments
• The employers attending are seeking a variety of majors and degree levels and represent so many different industries and opportunities.  They want to meet you in-person!  See all attending employers and search by major and position types you are interested in on our search site!
• If you aren’t sure how to approach an employer, the reception is a great place to learn and prepare for the fair the next day.  You can always start your career fair conversation sharing what you learned about the employer while meeting at the reception!  If you have too many companies to meet, attending both events can help give you more time to talk with all employers you are interested in!
• More than 50 employers will stay to conduct on-campus interviews on Thursday, February 1 (if selected, the employer will contact you directly).

4. How do I prepare?

• Get your resume ready!
• Wear business professional attire, if possible. If you don’t have a business suit, don’t let that stop you!  Wear your best and get to the events!
• Plan your trip!  Know the employers coming and plan your introduction.  Be sure to give yourself time to get to the event.

 

Penny Harding

Administrative Support Assistant

Career Services

Penn State Altoona

205 Slep Student Center

Ph: 814-949-5058

Fax: 814-949-5620

“Whatever you are, be a good one.”  – Abraham Lincoln