Happy Thanksgiving! The semester is finishing up, and there are steps you can take to finish it strong!
Here are six things to do during Thanksgiving Break!
We look forward to seeing you upon your return to campus. Feel free to make an appointment to meet with a staff member to discuss internships, enrichment funding, mentoring, study abroad, and resume review!
Best wishes for a great break! Career Enrichment Network Staff |
Altria Full-Time Position & Leadership Development Program
Posted By: Career Enrichment Network
Check out these employment and leadership development opportunities with Altria!
Full-Time Opportunity – Territory Sales Manager:
- We offer flexibility to start immediately upon graduation or the ability to stagger start dates (if for example you have post-graduation travel plans, etc)
- Manage a geography of approximately 120 retail accounts representing ~$15 million in annual salesBe responsible for establishing a consultative relationship with both retail and wholesale customers as well as selling and implementing sales programs and promotions
- Help lead retail accounts with their tobacco category goals, initiatives & growth plans
Required Skills:
- Ability to communicate ideas that influence others
- Work effectively with peers and retail customersPlan and manage time and resources efficiently
- Apply and enhance your ability to evaluate information
- Produce innovative, unique and quality solutions
- Understand and utilize business acumen
Perks:
- $60,000 starting salary + $5,000 signing bonus
- Full relocations benefits
- Higher education refund program
- 3 weeks paid vacation plus paid company holidays
- Bonus program
- Company issued computer, vehicle
- Extensive organizational training / personal development support
- Full medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401K matching program
How to Apply:
- Go to www.cantbeattheexperience.com
- On the home page you will see the option to “Find a Job”. Click the down arrow
- Enter the job requisition # as follows and hit “Go”
- 17494BR to apply for Territory Sales Manager State College, PA position
- Select “External Job Seeker” and “Go Now
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Select the job by clicking the hyperlink
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Select submit to Job
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Altria Leadership Development Program
Top 8 Tips for Fall Career Days 2017
Posted by the Career Enrichment Network
Fall Career Days (September 12-14, 2017) is quickly approaching! Fall Career Days is a week of career fairs combined with some on-campus interviewing, information sessions, and workshops held by employers who are recruiting students on campus. The majority of the employers at Fall Career Days represent corporate America. If you are interested in working for a large corporation, the fair may be a fit for you.
There are lots of things you can do to make sure you are prepared for Fall Career Days. Here are our top 8 tips to get you started:
#8 Attend a Prep Workshop. Career Services and recruiters host workshops the week before the fair to help you prep for the fair. Attend sessions like Professional Tips for Non-Technical Majors (9/5), Resume Review Walk-in Hours (9/11) , & more to make sure you are prepared for the fair.
#7 Research the employers attending and make a top 5-10 list of those with whom you would like to meet. Here are a few companies to get you started in your research: Air Liquide, Amazon, Altria, Amica Mutual Insurance, AT&T, Bates White Economic Consulting, Capital One, City of Pittsburgh Careers, DEA, EY, Federal Reserve Board, IBM Corporation, Kohl’s, Liberty Mutual, MAXIMUS, National Air and Space Intelligence (NASIC), National Security Agency (NSA), Northwestern Mutual, PA State Police, Target, Teach for America, TransPerfect, US Postal Service, US Census Bureau, Vanguard, and Yelp.
#6 Search for open positions after you narrow your list of employers. You can search for open positions in Network Symplicity, Nittany Lion Career Network, and on the company’s website.
#5 Check for additional networking events. Many employers will be hosting on-campus events in addition to the career fair. Check the Network Symplicity and Nittany Lion Career Network calendars for details. Altria, Bates White, Deloitte, & Liberty Mutual are just a few employers who will hosting additional networking opportunities on campus.
#4 Practice your 30 second introduction. Speaking with recruiters at the career fair can be nerve-wracking, but preparing ahead of time can help! Remember to highlight your relevant skills and experiences, put your major in context, and express your interest in the organization! Here are some other helpful tips about approaching employers from a recruiter’s perspective.
#3 Have your resume ready to go. Take advantage of our walk-in resume review hours on Monday, September 11 from 9:00am-4:30pm in 101 Sparks Building. Make sure your resume highlights the skills and experiences most relevant to the companies you plan on speaking with. Be prepared to hand your resume to a recruiter, but also to apply online after the event!
#2 Download the Fall Career Days App. Search the employer database, use wayfinding to get you from booth to booth, create favorite lists and much more on the go! Search for PENN STATE CAREER SUCCESS in your app store and download now! Available for Android, Apple and Windows devices.
#1 Attend! For the majority of Liberal Arts students, the relevant fair days are as follows:
- Non-Technical Full-Time Career Fair: Tuesday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Internship and Co-op Career Fair: Wednesday, September 13, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mark Your Calendars for Fall Career Days: September 12-14
Posted by the Career Enrichment Network
Fall Career Days is quickly approaching (September 12-14, 2017)! Fall Career Days is a week of career fairs combined with some on-campus interviewing, information sessions, and workshops held by employers who are recruiting students on campus.
The majority of the employers at Fall Career Days represent corporate America. If you are interested in working for a large corporation, the fair may be a fit for you. Nonprofit and government agencies typically do not attend the Fall Career Days fairs, although there are some exceptions.
For the majority of Liberal Arts students, the relevant fair days are as follows:
- Non-Technical Full-Time Career Fair: Tuesday, September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Internship and Co-op Career Fair: Wednesday, September 13, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
It is never too early to start preparing for the fall career fair!
Start to research the employers attending and make a top 5 or 10 list of those with whom you would like to speak. Here are a few companies for Liberal Arts students to check out at the career fair.
Air Liquide, Amazon, Altria, Amica Mutual Insurance, AT&T, Bates White Economic Consulting, Capitol One, City of Pittsburgh Careers, DEA, EY, Federal Reserve Board, IBM Corporation, Kohl’s, Liberty Mutual, MAXIMUS, National Air and Space Intelligence (NASIC), National Security Agency (NSA), Northwestern Mutual, PA State Police, Target, Teach for America, TransPerfect, US Postal Service, US Census Bureau, Vanguard, and Yelp.
Make to sure to view the prep workshops scheduled the week before the fair! Prep workshops will include:
- Employer Lunch & Learn: Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree presented by Deloitte Thursday, September 7th, 12:15pm-1:15pm, 124 Sparks Building RSVP in Network Symplicity.
- Resume Review Walk-In Hours for Liberal Arts Students: Monday, September 11, 9AM-4:30PM in 101 Sparks Building.
- Employer Events: Check Network Symplicity and Nittany Lion Career Network for networking events with employers.
Consulting Careers: The Advantages of a Liberal Arts Degree
Brandon Kreider (’16, MS/BS, HRER and LER) works for Deloitte Consulting in their Human Capital Practice. He specializes in organization transformation and talent to help clients understand their business challenges.
Consulting. You hear the word and think corporate finance, mergers, top business school graduates, and long hours. While you’re not completely wrong, there is a lot more to this career than that. With tens of thousands of extremely qualified applicants vying for the same few spots at top consulting firms across the country, I sometimes wonder, how did I end up as one of the fortunate few? Looking back, I think a significant portion of my success is thanks to my liberal arts degrees. More specifically, my undergraduate degree in Labor and Employment Relations and my graduate degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations.
The consulting industry is a confusing one for many people. While I could list all of the different “workstreams” and “deliverables” my team and I make for our clients, what consulting really boils down to is making complex situations easy to understand. These situations come in many forms, but mostly, they come from clients asking questions:
- “We’re losing our best people to our top competitor. How do we fix it?”
- “How do we upskill our employees so they understand the newest technologies?”
- “This new supply chain technology is supposed to be a game changer. Is it worth the money? Should we implement it? How?”
Through these questions, we set out to understand the root cause of the problem and understand why the change is occurring. From there, we devise a plan to solve the problem and work hand in hand with our clients to implement it. This is where my passion for consulting stems: each day I’m able to help people solve problems and improve their businesses.
While reading this you may be wondering – did your time in the Liberal Arts program at Penn State prepare you for your job? Are you as prepared as those that came out of Smeal business school? Yes. Unequivocally, yes. A degree in the Liberal Arts prepares you to think critically, network, problem solve, and communicate eloquently. Through course work and time spent in leadership roles of school organizations, I built a network of professors, alumni, and classmates that I continue to rely on today.
My advice to you, no matter your career or professional aspirations:
- Appreciate your Liberal Arts degree, for it prepares you to take on the toughest challenges in any industry.
- Take time to build a relationship with your classmates and professors – these years allow you to build bonds that will last well beyond your time at Penn State.
- Get involved – there are few better ways to learn to lead than by doing it. Find an organization you are passionate about and volunteer to take on leadership roles. It will prepare you for success in many ways.
If you’re interested in learning more about Deloitte and the consulting industry, please visit us at our many events on campus during the Fall semester. Don’t forget to apply for our amazing internship program – our resume submission date is Friday, September 15th! We are taking applications for Juniors only.
If you have questions, please feel free to reach out by email: bkreider@deloitte.com. I’m always happy to talk.
Penn State alumni from Deloitte will be hosting our first Lunch & Learn event this semester focusing on “Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree.” Thursday, September 7, 12:15p.m.-1:15p.m. in 124 Sparks Building. Liberal Arts students should RSVP for this event in Network Symplicity.
Land O’Lakes Global Food Challenge
Posted By: Career Enrichment Network
This position is posted in Network Symplicity.
Land O’Lakes, Inc. Offers Global Internship Opportunity for Class of 2020 for 2017-2018
Land O’Lakes, Inc. is welcoming students in the class of 2020 the opportunity to apply for the Global Food Challenge Emerging Leaders for Food Security program.
Current freshman (sophomores during the 2017-2018 academic year) interested in exploring issues in agriculture and who are inspired to help solve the global food challenge are encouraged to apply for the program that runs from December 2017 through August 2018.
The fellowship offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom during the year-long program including:
- An 11-week paid summer internship in summer 2018
- Travel to Washington D.C. and a to-be-determined global destination as a part of the summer internship (included in the program)
- Working with a team, university mentors and Land O’Lakes employees to develop a proposal that solves a real-world agricultural issue for Land O’Lakes, Inc.
- Participation in a number of special events between December 2017 and October 2018
- Serving as an ambassador for agriculture and the food industry
Eligibility requirements
- Expected graduation date of May 2020 or December 2020
- Must be available for 11-week Summer Experience May – August 2018
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Apply August 24 – October 30, 2017
- Learn more and sign-up for the wait list: FoodChallenge.LandOLakesInc.com
- Students must submit a one-minute video that explains why they are a good fit for the internship and Land O’Lakes, why they are passionate about food security and/or agriculture, what skills they can bring to the team, etc.
Questions
- Contact Brandi DeVries, program manager, at FoodChallenge@LandOLakes.com
7 Tips for the Start of the School Year
Posted By: Career Enrichment Network
We hope you had a great summer and that you’re looking forward to a great fall semester. While it’s hard to imagine kicking off an internship or full-time job search as you’re just getting settled into your classes for the semester, well…you need to get working on those searches as soon as possible.
With that in mind, here’s an easy checklist of 7 things to do as soon as possible:
- Create or log into your Network Symplicity account and update your profile, especially class standing, expected graduation, major(s) and GPA. If your profile is not current, then you may show up as ineligible to apply for some opportunities.
- Check out the Fall Career Days list of employers and start researching those you want to visit with during the event.
- Update your resume with any summer internship, volunteer, or global experiences and upload it to your Network Symplicity account for review.
- Update your internship information in Network Symplicity. Had an internship this summer and didn’t report it yet? You can still log in and add it to your profile at any time.
- Get a handle on the strengths you can offer potential employers by taking the StrengthsFinder® on-line assessment.
- View our calendar of events in Network Symplicity to make sure you don’t miss out on anything for the semester! Events already quickly approaching include: Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival, Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree, Fall Career Days, Education Abroad Fair, & more!
- Follow the Career Enrichment Network on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to keep up with the latest events, opportunities, and internship postings.
Questions? Request an appointment in Network Symplicity to meet with a Network staff member to get answers!
On-Campus Opportunities for Fall 2017
Posted By: Career Enrichment Network
Looking for work or internship opportunities on campus this semester? Make sure to register for Network Symplicity to search for internship and other opportunities. Liberal Arts students are also encouraged to check the Penn State Jobs website for other work opportunities available on campus.
Here is a list of some current opportunities:
- Teaching Assistants (TAs) for Sociology 5 course: Interested in helping to teach a Sociology course at Penn State? Applications sought from undergraduate students interested in working as teaching assistants for SOC 5 (Social Problems) class in Fall 2017 and Spring 2018. Application details here.
- Network Assistant with Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network: The Career Enrichment Network is a dynamic office housed within the college of the Liberal Arts. We work with Liberal Arts undergraduate students on a variety of enrichment experiences, including internships, study abroad, research, career assessment programs, resume and cover letter reviews, etc. We are looking for a fall 2017 intern with afternoon availability to assist with a variety of projects. Application details in Network Symplicity.
- Web Design Assistant with Penn State Rock Ethics Institute: The Rock Ethics Institute is seeking an efficient, detail-oriented, self-motivated web design assistant to assist with the redesign of the institute website. Typical duties include organizing files for transferring content and communicating with the web design team. Qualified candidates must possess knowledge of web design and digital media, be a good communicator, & more. Application details here.
- Undergraduate Intern, Penn State University Libraries: The University Libraries in collaboration with World Campus seeks one intern to assist with World Campus library programs and initiatives. Namely, the student will help with development of online learning objects, video captioning, user experience, peer evaluation and maintenance of a Sites page. This student will work in close relationship with the Online Learning Librarian and an instructional designer. Application details here and in Network Symplicity.
- Lion Line Telephone Representatives with Penn State Office of Annual Giving: Lion Line telephone representatives are part of the division of Development and Alumni Relations at Penn State. Telephone representatives call alumni to promote academics, scholarships, student affairs, and overall university advancement. Application details in Network Symplicity.
- Coordinator Intern with Penn State Sustainability Institute: The Sustainability Institute is currently hiring to further the Institutes outreach and engagement strategy. A successful candidate must have a basic understanding of current sustainability issues and concepts, exceptional written and in-person communication skills and experience with campus entities such as UPUA, UPAC, and ASA. Application details in Network Symplicity.
Mid-Summer Check In from the Career Enrichment Network
Posted By: Career Enrichment Network
We hope you are having a great summer! We wanted to take a minute to check-in with you and give you a few tips to make sure you are making the most of the rest of your summer and preparing for the fall semester!
Here are a few things you can do:
- Tell us about your summer internships! All you have to do is complete this form (it should only take you about 2 minutes!).
- Apply for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 internships under the Jobs tab in your Network Symplicity account.
- Register for LA 401, our 1 credit professional development course for Liberal Arts students in fall 2017. This course will help with your job/internship search, resume/cover letters, networking, interviewing, & much more!
- Learn more about your unique combination of strengths by requesting a code and completing the StrengthsFinder on-line assessment.
- Submit your application for enrichment funds if you need support for a fall 2017 internship, research experience, or global experience. Fall applications will begin to be reviewed in mid-July.
- Update your resume in Network Symplicity with any new activities, revised GPA, etc. We are in the office all summer reviewing resumes!
- Schedule an appointment with us in Network Symplicity for the beginning of the semester. The fall semester is a busy one with Fall Career Days & other major events. Get ahead of the game by meeting with a staff member in our office!
- Follow us on social media – follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates on career related events, deadlines, news, & more!
Also, make sure to relax and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Industry Spotlight: Journalism
Written By: Andrew Hoy, Career Enrichment Network Intern
Are you interested the news? Do you have excellent written and verbal skills? If so, an internship in journalism could be a rewarding and fascinating experience. Applicants to positions don’t always have majors in journalism, and often come from majors within the Liberal Arts. Based on the internship you apply to, you could also have the opportunity to write about subjects and issues you are passionate about.
Students participating in summer internships are encouraged to apply for enrichment funding, but be sure you get your applications in on time. The summer priority deadline is May 1st and the FINAL summer deadline is June 1st. Students can find out more about enrichment funds and apply through the Career Enrichment Network website.
Here are some examples of positions in Network Symplicity that have a basis in journalism. Log in to Network Symplicity for complete position descriptions & application deadlines.
Summer Internship- National Journalism Center
The National Journalism Center seeks ambitious journalists and dedicated conservatives for its internship program. NJC provides an opportunity for students and recent graduates to get involved in combating liberal media bias through its press internships. Internships are full-time positions, and in addition to on-the-job experience, interns participate in weekly seminars with prominent journalists and receive training from our experienced academic director.
Deadline 3/20
Journalism Internship- The Roasted Beat
The Roasted Beat is a new eclectic magazine in Avalon and Stone Harbor NJ. The Roasted Beat is looking for 1-2 students who would like to gain experience in reporting, writing, photography, ad sales, layout with In-Design and social media posting. The staff currently consists of volunteers and has published three issues throughout the summer of 2016. Six issues are planned for the summer of 2017. An intern could gain excellent experience in every aspect of publishing a magazine as we grow.
Deadline 4/30
Sports Writer- isportsweb.com
As a sports writer with isportsweb.com you will be assigned to cover a sports beat for a team that you have equal parts passion, knowledge, and the ability to write with confidence about. As that team’s sports writer, students will be expected to generate two articles per week about the team(s) they are covering. These articles range from opinion and analysis articles to true game previews and recaps. We give our writers freedom to pick topics they find relevant to their particular team, but also guide them along the way to make sure they are on the right path.
Writing for isportsweb.com will expose you to a national audience of readers as well as educate you on the nuances of online sports reporting, which is all too critical in this day and age. You will receive editing and technical support during your time with isportsweb.com.
Deadline 5/1
Assistant to Founder Virtual Internship- New York Minute Magazine
New York Minute Magazine is a rapidly growing online startup, with a virtual office. New York Minute Magazine is devoted to empowering women and redefining what it means to be successful. As a Founder’s Assistant Intern, you will be responsible for taking on any project or responsibility that she assigns. This could range from training a new intern to leading a project. This internship will provide you with a well-rounded understanding of how a start up business runs. You will be a part of every department and overseeing other interns on behalf of our Founder.
Deadline 8/31
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