Career Programs
Register to Attend a Live Event
Don't see an event? Check back! We're adding workshops and programs all the time. For a listing of all Student Affairs events, please visit the Student Affairs events page.
The last day for Professional Headshots Spring 2024 hours is April 26th - we will not be offering headshots during Finals Week.
Located on the second floor in room 239 of the Bank of America Career Services Center
May 15th - August 7th
Tuesday @ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday @ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday @ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
*Times and dates are subject to change.
The Professional Attire Closet spring hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are open from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. Please come to the front desk for assistance upon arrival. We are located in the Bank of America Career Services Center. Operating hours change every semester please check our page for announcements of changes outside of regular hours. The program is piloting a new appointment-based option for requests made outside of operating hours. All appointments will be coordinated through a Qualtrics form available on the Professional Attire Closet webpage or at the Career Services Center front desk.
Bring your student ID to access the closet. Limit one outfit per student once an academic year.
The Professional Attire Closet exists to serve students and recent alumni in financial need and is limited geographically to professional event needs like career fairs, interviews, and networking events. Please note that other needs cannot be accommodated.
Request a Workshop
Career Services can present a workshop for your class, student organization, or group. Complete the request form and our Program Assistant will contact you directly with questions and confirmation.
Workshop Guidelines
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Demand may require a workshop limit per semester.
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2 -3 weeks of lead time will increase the likelihood that we can secure a presenter.
Career Fairs
Ready to find opportunities? See the full schedule of career fairs on campus and start your internship or job search.
- Career Fairs at Penn State
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Career Fairs for Nittany Lions
Penn State's career community organizes a wide variety of career fairs throughout the academic year.
- See the full schedule of career fairs start your internship or job search.
Watch a Recorded Workshop
Browse and stream a recorded career workshop when you have the time. Choose from a wide variety of topics from the career professionals at Penn State.
- Career Fair Prep
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Career Fair Prep Workshops
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Career Fair Strategies for International Students
Understand the unique experience you bring to a career fair and how to find employers who need your talent. Learn how to effectively research employers prior to the fair, how to approach recruiters, and how to highlight your global perspective. -
Using the Online Fair Platform
Career fairs look a little different this year but don't let that throw you off of your game. Learn how to use Brazen, the career fair platform, so you're ready to navigate fairs like the professional you are.
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- Career Basics and Resources
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Career Basics and Resources
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Alumni Career Services: Transitioning from Student to Alumni
Getting ready to graduate? Learn about all of the career support provided to you at a Penn State alumni and how our teams support you for life.
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- Recruiter Insights
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Recruiter Insights
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Talk to the Recruiter Panel Series
Hear from the recruiters themselves. Stream a series of panels that highlight a variety of industry organizations, how they're handling this shift in the workforce, and advice on how you can navigate the change.
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- Job & Internship Search
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Job & Internship Search
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Career Strategies for International Students
Understand your options for working in the United States, visas, sponsorships, and how to navigate a job and internship with your international background.
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- Graduate & Professional School
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Graduate and Professional School
- Navigating Graduate School with a Disability
Listen and learn from this insightful panel of current and former graduate students, faculty, and higher education administration about navigating graduate school with a disability, from applying to asking for accommodations.
- Navigating Graduate School with a Disability
Listen in for Career Advice
- Penn State Career Convos Podcast
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Penn State Career Convos
Struggling to find an internship? Worried about entering into the workforce after graduation? We’re here to help! Welcome to Career Conversations, the new career-focused, student centered podcast hosted by Penn State Career Services.
In each episode join host Zach Follador as he connects with guests like recruiters, Career Services staff, and recent alumni to help current students get prepared to enter the real world.
Listen to the latest:
- Smeal Lifelong Learners Podcast
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Smeal Lifelong Learning Podcast
Smeal Alumni Career Services is dedicated to connecting our alumni with professional advancement opportunities at any stage of their career.
Our lifelong learning webinars and brand new podcast program deliver live and on-demand digital content with subject matter focused on higher education business research, corporate and small business industry knowledge, and career development best practices.
Podcast episodes are 20-30 minutes in length as one-to-one interviews featuring Smeal faculty, alumni, and well regarded industry partners. This program was developed for busy, on-the-go professionals looking for a quick immersion in trending business content.
- The PreHealth Podcast
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The PreHealth Podcast
The PreHealth Podcast was developed to help all PreHealth students on their journey to acceptance. Our goal is to share information our students need to succeed, connect them with resources, answer questions, and make this stressful process just a little easier. Our episodes will vary from a little over 5 minutes to around an hour in length. Tune in to our shorts on your walk between classes, and when you have more time you can enjoy one of our longer episodes.