September 16-18, plus additional workshops and events over the next two weeks
Bryce Jordan Center

As you may already know, Fall Career Days 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.  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 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Internship and Co-op Career Fair: Wednesday, September 17, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The most important thing you can do to prepare for the fair is to research the employers attending and make a top 5 or 10 list of those with whom you would like to speak. Other tips for making the most of the Career Fair can be found on the Fall Career Days website.

In addition to these tips, the following pre-fair workshops are offered by Career Services (all workshops held in 103 Bank of America Career Services Center):

Monday, September 8, 2014:

Marketing Your Liberal Arts Major – 4:00 PM, Presented by: Career Enrichment Network and Career Services staff

Dress to Impress – 5:15PM, Presented by: Macy’s

 Tuesday, September 9, 2014:

LinkedIn Profiles: Get Professional – 12:30PM

Resume Tips – 4:00 PM, Presented by: Dick’s Sporting Goods

Interviewing Tips – 5:15PM, Presented by: Braskem

Wednesday, September 10, 2014:

Finding Your Top 5: Effectively research the organizations you want to talk to at the fair – 4:00PM

After the Handshake: What to say to recruiters when you meet them at the fair – 5:15PM

Tips for International and Graduate Students – 6:30PM

Resumania will occur on Monday, September 15.  Resumania gives you a chance to have your resume reviewed by HR professionals at a variety of organizations.  Appointments are not necessary: simply stop by the Career Services Center (head to the second floor) between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Penn State students are also encouraged to log onto Penn State Career Connection on LinkedIn to participate in discussions in the Career Fair Preparation subgroup. Have conversations with employers before you step one foot in the Bryce Jordan Center for Fall Career Days. Topics discussed will range from resume tips, interview questions to ask or prepare for, how to land an internship or job and so much more. Don’t let the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge pass you by!