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Top 8 Tips for Fall Career Days 2017

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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:

Mark Your Calendars for Fall Career Days: September 12-14

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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:

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:

Consulting Careers: The Advantages of a Liberal Arts Degree

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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:

  1. Appreciate your Liberal Arts degree, for it prepares you to take on the toughest challenges in any industry.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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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

  1. Expected graduation date of May 2020 or December 2020
  2. Must be available for 11-week Summer Experience May – August 2018
  3. 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

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Check out the Fall Career Days list of employers and start researching those you want to visit with during the event.
  3. Update your resume with any summer internship, volunteer, or global experiences and upload it to your Network Symplicity account for review.
  4. 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.
  5. Get a handle on the strengths you can offer potential employers by taking the StrengthsFinder® on-line assessment.
  6. 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!
  7. 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!

Funding Opportunities for Internships, Study Abroad, & more

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

College of the Liberal Arts Enrichment Funding

Are you a Liberal Arts major participating in an internship, study abroad, or research experience this fall semester? Looking for funds to support your enrichment experience?

Apply for Liberal Arts Enrichment Funds!

Did you know that 97% of applicants received enrichment funds last year? Don’t hesitate to submit your application!

Full consideration given to applications received by September 1, 2017. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis so apply ASAP! Applications will be considered after this priority deadline on a funds-available basis. Visit the College of the Liberal Arts Enrichment Funds website for general guidelines, application instructions and requirements, and the link to the online application system. Liberal Arts applicants should also make sure to read the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website.

The Student Engagement Network Grant Program

The Student Engagement Network Grant Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2017!

The SEN will be awarding grants of up to $3,000 to support student engagement experiences. Examples include financial support for unpaid internships or research opportunities, living expenses, travel costs, and conference fees. Grant funding can also be used to compensate a student working fewer hours in order to be involved in a student club or organization on campus.

The application will be open August 16 through September 1. If you have questions about the grant program or how to apply, visit us in 102 HUB-Robeson Center, email us at engage@psu.edu, or call us at our new number, (814) 863-5995.

On-Campus Opportunities for Fall 2017

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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.

Salveson Stetson Group Recruiting Junior Research Associate/Project Coordinator

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Firm Overview:
Salveson Stetson Group, Inc. (SSG) was established in Wayne, Pennsylvania in 1996 by the two company founders and officers, John Salveson and Sally Stetson.  As a multi-specialty executive recruitment practice, we provide services to a broad range of clients from various industries including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, professional services and non-profit organizations. We have several specialty practices including human resources, finance, clinical/scientific and general management.  We are a member of IIC Partners, a top 10 global, retained executive search organization, with 54 offices in 36 countries.  In 2017, we were named one of America’s Best Recruiting Firms by Forbes Magazine.

Our vision is to sustain a firm that:

  • Develops and nurtures long-term client relationships based on trust and mutual benefit.
  • Fosters a work environment that is professionally engaging, respectful, financially rewarding and fun.

Position Description: The Junior Associate is an integral member of our search/project teams. The Associate will work on multiple projects/teams and will work together with a Client Manager and a Recruiter to bring each search/project to a successful conclusion.  Working with the search team, this individual will help to develop a search strategy, conduct research to identify target companies, appropriate resources, potential sources and prospective candidates.  In addition to research, the position will involve initial outreach to potential candidates (via email), candidate scheduling and involvement in all phases of the search process.  The position is based in Wayne, PA.

Requirements:

  • Some exposure or experience in an office environment which includes administrative, sales, research or data-oriented work is strongly preferred.
  • A high level of comfort navigating web resources and internet tools.
  • Flexibility and willingness to “wear a lot of hats” and perform a variety of duties some of which are administrative.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Send resumes to: Jennifer Prefontaine Prefontaine@ssgsearch.com

SSG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Full-Time International Opportunities with Textron

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Textron has numerous international full-time opportunities open in their Sales Development Program. More information about each program is available below. View this video for more information about the Sales Development Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zlNLuA9gSI

 

AppleCare College Program Recruiting

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Posted By: Career Enrichment Network

Apple prides itself on being a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help its customers do what they love in new ways. People at Apple have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into their products also applies to their practices. They’re committed to leaving the world better than they found it. Discover for yourself through one of many job opportunities available to college students.

AppleCare College Program

Apply Now 

  • Interviews begin this fall for our positions in early 2018.
  • By the time you start, you’ll have to provide a quiet workspace, ergonomic chair, desk and high-speed, hard-wired Internet service (5 megabits download and 1 megabit upload) from a reliable provider.
  • You are going to be enrolled through May of 2019 or beyond.
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