Career Days at Penn State
Penn State Career Services in University Park hosts Fall Career Days and Spring Career Days each year. Hundreds of employers participate to hire students for internships and full-time positions. Penn State students and alumni from all Penn State campuses are welcome to join the event.
Why should Penn State Abington students participate?
- Penn State Career Days is one of the largest collegiate career fairs in the nation. Over 200 employers will recruit for internships and full-time jobs at this event, with many opportunities in Greater Philadelphia. Learn more about the employers participating and how to prepare. See the Penn State Career Guide for more preparation tips.
- We will take a brief bus tour of the University Park campus and make a stop at the famous Berkey Creamery for ice cream after the event.
- Every Penn State Abington student will receive a free professional Penn State padfolio.
Save your spot on the bus!
Penn State Abington will provide bus transportation up and back to University Park on February 21st only. There is no overnight stay. RSVP and DEPOSIT are required by February 16th at 4pm.
The RSVP to take the bus from Abington closed on February 16 at 4pm. For questions about attending, please reach out to the Penn State Abington Career & Professional Development Center at [email protected].
Timeline
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7:00am |
Meet at Penn State Abington Athletics Building |
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7:15am |
Depart Penn State Abington Athletics Building |
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9:00am - 9:15am |
15 minute stop at PA Turnpike Service Plaza near Harrisburg |
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11:00am or 11:15am |
Arrive at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park |
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11:15am to 2:15pm |
Attend the Career Fair |
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2:15 pm |
Meet back at bus to depart |
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2:15 pm to 2:30 pm |
Brief bus tour of University Park campus |
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2:30 - 3:00pm |
Stop at Berkey Creamery for Ice Cream |
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3:00pm |
Depart University Park |
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4:45pm - 5:00pm |
15 minute stop at PA Turnpike Service Plaza near Harrisburg |
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~ 6:45 - 7:00pm |
Arrive back at Penn State Abington Athletics Building |
Your Resume
You are encouraged to have your resume reviewed before February 7th. Follow these resume tips and upload your resume today in Nittany Lion Careers to have it reviewed by a member of our staff.
Your Appearance
- Wear Business Professional attire (This is a MUST. You will not be able to board the bus if you are not dressed professionally.)
- Business Professional attire means a full business suit. If you do not have a business suit, dress slacks and a dress shirt/blouse is acceptable, along with clean/professional shoes.
- Our Career Closet in Career & Professional Development may be able to help you with professional attire. You must inquire about the Career Closet before Wednesday, February 15 for assistance. Reach out to [email protected].
Your Responsibilities
- You are responsible for communicating with your instructors IN ADVANCE that you will be absent from class. A letter excusing you from classes will be given to you when you board the bus. This is a University-sponsored event and your absence should be excused.
- Your RSVP and deposit are a commitment to attend.
- Preparation is key! Use the tips on the Spring Career Days website. Have your resume reviewed by Penn State Abington Career & Professional Development by uploading it to Nittany Lion Careers.
Questions about participating?
Reach out to Career & Professional Development at [email protected], or visit us in Lares 206.
