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Fall/Spring Career Days at Penn State

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.

2023 Fall Career Days

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
University Park campus
Recruitment day for Non-Technical Full-Time Positions
Transportation will not be provided from Abington, but Abington students are welcome to attend on their own.
 
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
University Park campus
Recruitment day for all Internship/Co-op Positions
Transportation is being provided by Penn State Abington, but our bus is now FULL.  Students that were not able to secure a seat on the bus are still welcome to attend the event if they provide their own transportation.
 
 
Thursday, September 14, 2023
University Park campus
Recruitment day for Technical Full-Time Positions
Transportation will not be provided from Abington, but Abington students are welcome to attend on their own.
 
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Virtual on the Brazen virtual event platform
Recruitment day for all Full-Time and Internship/Co-op Positions
All Penn State students are welcome to participate virtually. See the link above for more information and the event link to Brazen.
 

Why should Penn State Abington students participate?

  • Penn State Fall 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 and around the country.
  • On the Internship Day, Penn State Abington will provide bus transportation, including a brief bus tour of the University Park campus and 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!

Register for the Career Fair Bus from Abington  (this event has passed)

Penn State Abington will provide bus transportation up and back to University Park on September 13th only.  There is no overnight stay.  Registration and DEPOSIT are required by September 7th at 4pm, but registration may close earlier if the bus reaches capacity.

 
For questions about attending, please reach out to the Penn State Abington Career & Professional Development Center at [email protected].

Timeline

7:00am

Meet at Penn State Abington Athletics Building

7:15am

Depart Penn State Abington Athletics Building

9:00am - 9:15am 

15 minute stop at PA Turnpike Service Plaza near Harrisburg

11:00am or 11:15am

Arrive at Bryce Jordan Center in University Park

11:15am to 2:15pm

Attend the Career Fair

2:15 pm

Meet back at bus to depart

2:15 pm to 2:30 pm

Brief bus tour of University Park campus

2:30 - 3:00pm

Stop at Berkey Creamery for Ice Cream

3:00pm

Depart University Park

4:45pm - 5:00pm

15 minute stop at PA Turnpike Service Plaza near Harrisburg

~ 6:45 - 7:00pm

Arrive back at Penn State Abington Athletics Building


Your Resume

You are encouraged to have your resume reviewed before September 1st.  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.)
  • If you do not have business professional attire, 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 Thursday, September 7th 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 Registration and deposit are a commitment to attend.
  • Preparation is key!  Use the tips on the Fall Career Days website (available in September) or check out the Penn State Career Guide. 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.
 

 

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