Global Career Workshop (02/25/2022)

Penn State Global Alumni Engagement is hosting a Global Career Workshop on Friday, February 25, from 3 to 5 PM (with a casual networking session from 2 to 3PM) at HUB 132 Flex Theater on the University Park Campus. Five global alumni and three representatives from International Student & Scholar Advising, College of Liberal Art, and Career Services will advise students on resources/tips/techniques in finding internship and employment opportunities in the United States.

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Email globalalumni@psu.edu with questions

Global Career Workshop

Friday, February 25; HUB 132 Flex Theater at University Park

2:00-3:00 PM: Alumni & Student Networking Mixer (informal and optional)
3:00-3:10 PM: Opening Remarks by Dr. Roger Brindley, Vice Provost for Global
3:10-4:00 PM: Global Career Presentations by Lesley Jackson, Career Services, and Professor Yuanheng “Arthur” Wang, College of Liberal Arts
4:00-5:00 PM Alumni Panel Discussion with Jasu Acharya ’15, Dr. Patty Aguilera ’16, Masume Assaf, Daniel Babalola ’21, Mark Gangaram ’19 & ’21, and Majid Hashemitonekaboni ’18

Learning Outcomes

Increase an understanding of how academic learning and career development are intertwined elements of the student experience.
Gain the insight into skills needed to transfer academic knowledge to work environment.
Gain an understanding about the effective construction of resumes and cover letters, career exploration process, networking, timing, and strategies for global-minded career development.