Posted by the Career Enrichment Network
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 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Internship and Co-op Career Fair: Wednesday, September 16, 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.
Here are a few companies for Liberal Arts students to check out at the career fair. Make sure to visit the Fall Career Days website to research employers who will be attending the fair.
Air Liquide, Altria, Amica, Bates White Economic Consulting, Capitol One, Catherines, Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Epic, EY, GE, Kohl’s, Liberty Mutual, Macy’s, Mars Chocolate, Maximus, National Security Agency (NSA), Northwestern Mutual, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC), Supreme Court of the United States Police, Teach for America, and Vanguard
Make sure to see what days these employers plan on attending the fair and search for open positions in Network Symplicity, Nittany Lion Career Network, and the company’s website. Some of these employers will also be hosting workshops this semester. Make sure to keep an eye out for those additional networking opportunities.
In addition to these tips, the following pre-fair workshops are offered by Career Services:
Tuesday, September 8:
- Marketing your Liberal Arts Major –12:30PM in 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
- Resume Tips for Non-Technical Majors – 4:00PM in 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
- Interviewing Tips for Non-technical Majors – 5:15PM in 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
Wednesday, September 9:
- Professional Prep: LinkedIn and Dressing for Success – 12:30PM in 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
- Finding Your Top 5 Organizations – 4:00PM in 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
- After the Handshake – 5:15PM in 103 Bank of America Career Services Center
Resumania will occur on Monday, September 14. 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 1:30PM and 3:00PM.
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 & more.