Career Information Center
Quick Links
WetFeet
Going Global
What Can I Do With This Major?
The Career Library is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Career Library Assistant is available to help you.
Online Career Resources
WetFeet Career Resource Library
- Comprehensive information related to careers, industries, salaries, and more
- Videos of career topics and employers
Vault Online Career Library (Career Insider)
- Comprehensive information related to careers, industries, salaries, and more; also includes employee surveys
- Create an account using your @psu.edu email address
- Download 60+ free career, industry, and employer guides
Careers-Internet.org
- Find information on hundreds of careers from Accounting to Zoology
- For access, use UserName: 1484w, Password: future
What Can I Do With This Major?
- Connect majors with typical career paths
- No password or login required
internships.com
- Search for internships across the USA and internationally for all majors
- Sign up & search for “Penn State University – University Park” to get started
internships-usa.com
- Internship opportunities for non-technical majors (i.e. Liberal Arts, Communications, Arts, etc.)
- Select “Student Login” on the right
- Login: PennSt
- Password: PSt201213
- Select “Internships for Undergraduates” on the right
Going Global
- Premier website for the international job or internship search with accurate and up-to date country-specific information on hot industries, in-demand careers, visa restrictions
- HIB Plus database of US visa-sponsoring employers
- Employment information for major US cities and states, including internship and job postings
- Access the site by logging in with your PSU userid and password
CareerBeam
- Comprehensive database with organization/company profiles, contact information, revenue, specialties, competitors, and many more details
- Complete exercises to produce a personalized Career Profile report
- Explore sample resumes and interview questions related to your field of interest
- Use your @psu.edu email address to create your account
CareerSearch
- CareerSearch is now accessible to all students, faculty and staff via CareerBeam (see above)
Candid Careers
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Watch video interviews of Penn State Alumni talking about their career path. Over 200 videos available – everyone from attorneys to airline pilots!
Career Videos
Resources By Topic
Exploring Majors & Career Options
Find book titles at LibraryWorld, our online library database
- Quick Guide to College Majors and Careers
- College Majors Handbook
Additional Links
- Visit the Exploring Majors & Career Options page
- What Can I Do With This Major?
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net
- America’s Career InfoNet
Build Experience NOW
Find book titles at LibraryWorld, our online library database
- The Back-Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: Gain Experience (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Build Experience NOW page
- PSU Office of Student Aid work study & wage opportunities
- PSU Undergraduate Discovery grants
Resumes & Cover Letters
Find book titles at LibraryWorld, our online library database
- Cover Letter Magic
- Resume Magic
- 101 Best Resumes for New Grads
- Cover Letters That Knock 'Em Dead
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: Resume Writing (PDF)
- Read more: Correspondence (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Resumes & Cover Letters page
Internships
Find book titles at LibraryWorld, our online library database
- National Directory of Arts Internships
- Vault Guide to the Top Internships
- The Intern Files: How to Get, Keep...
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: Searching for a Job or Internship (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Internships page
- Federal Government Student Jobs
- The Idealist
- Internship Programs
- Washington Internship Program
- Call to Serve
Interviewing
Find book titles at LibraryWorld, our online library database
- Interviewing Magic
- Ace Your Case!
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: Case Interview Preparation (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Interviewing page
- QuintCareers Interviewing guide
Job Search
Find book titles at LibraryWorld, our online library database
- Job Search Magic
- Unofficial Guide to Finding the Perfect Job
Additional Links
- Visit the Job Search page
- Nittany Lion Career Network
- Riley Guide
- Simply Hired
Further Education
Find book titles at LibraryWorld, our online library database
- Petersons Guide to Graduate Programs
- Getting What You Came For
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: Personal Statements (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Further Education page
- Grad Schools.com
- PhDs.org
- Petersons.com
Diverse Populations
Find book titles at LibraryWorld, our online library database
- Cracking the Corporate Closet
- Pathways to Career Success for Women
- Career Resource Guide for People with Disabilities
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: International Student Resources (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Diverse Populations page
- The Human Rights Campaign
- National Assoc. of Women Business Owners