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More Career Fairs

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Career Services offers the following drop-in career counseling services, which all students should be taking advantage of:

  • Resume/CV Review
  • Cover Letter Review
  • Personal Statement Review
  • Career Counseling
  • Job/Internship Search

Here is a list of Fall career fairs and events endorsed by career services. Consider adding these to your calendar:

Fall Central Pennsylvania Career Fair
Friday, August 29, 2014
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | HUB-Robeson Center
Looking for opportunities right here in Centre County? Meet with employers offering part-time, internship and full-time positions right on campus. Research companies attending and get more information at http://careerfairs.psu.edu/PartTime/default.shtml

Fall Career Days 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 – Thursday, September 18, 2014
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Bryce Jordan Center
Find opportunities in Corporate, Government, Industry environments and more! Attend or volunteer at the largest fair of the year – more than 450 employers are looking for your talent and skill! Get more information at http://careerfairs.psu.edu/Fall/default.shtml

GET PREPARED!
Prep and research to make the most of Fall Career Days! Attend a whole week of prep workshops to get you ready to make an impact with employers. Find the schedule of upcoming events at http://careerfairs.psu.edu/Fall/student/workshops.shtml

Fall Education Career Day
Monday, October 20, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | The Penn Stater Hotel
Meet and network with representatives from school districts across the country! Learn about available opportunities in the education industry at this professional fair. Research attending schools online at http://careerfairs.psu.edu/FallEducation/default.shtml

Economics Advising for Fall 2014

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Here are some important notes to pass along from our Economics Advisors:

Drop/Add Periods begin August 25 and run until September 3rd. If you have quick questions, feel free to drop-in the to advisors offices daily from 8:30AM—11:30AM & 1:00PM—4:00PM

Starting September 4th, you can schedule academic advising appointments online. Please check out the Economics Advising website for more information about advising sessions. Drop-in hours will depend on your advisor:

FA14 ECON Advising Hours

Fall Career Days 2014

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Penn State Career Services is hosting three separate career fairs in the Bryce Jordan Center from September 16-18. Each career fair lasts from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm, but attendees are encouraged to attend early. Tuesday, Sept. 16, will focus on non-technical, full-time positions. Wednesday, Sept. 17, will focus on internships and co-op positions. Thursday, Sept. 18 will focus on technical full-time positions. A list of participating employers is available with search features.

Penn State Career Services offers the following advice regarding the Fall Career Day:

  1. Students who bring bags with them will be subjected to a lengthy security check at the entrance to the BJC.  BJC security staff reserve the right to reject bags if they have any concerns.  Approved bags will be tagged and students must keep the bags with them at all times during the event.  A coat and umbrella check will still be available, if needed; however, to speed their access into the event, students should not bring these items unless they are necessary.
  2. Disposable bags will be provided at check-in for materials that students may gather from employers during the event.
  3. Students may bring a portfolio containing copies of their résumés, note paper, their Penn State student ID card, and a pen; a USB drive with an electronic version of their résumé is also recommended.
  4. We strongly discourage students from bringing laptops or tablet computers to Fall Career Days. These items cannot be checked with coats and umbrellas and must be carried with students at all times during the event.

Check the Career Services website for frequently asked questions regarding the career fair.

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