Liberal Arts Career Week
Liberal Arts Career Week (January 27-31, 2020), is a week-long event designed to provide students with opportunities to develop professional skills and provide networking opportunities that will support their future career paths. By participating in this week’s employer and alumni panels, workshops, and networking events, students can learn skills needed to embark on their career journey and achieve success in their professional lives.
Join the Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network and take advantage of all the great events and networking opportunities!
Schedule
Monday, January 27
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 1:15–2:15 p.m. | Career Crash Course |
Join the Career Enrichment Network’s Network Assistant for a crash course on the resources of the office as well as advice on how to start your career journey. |
134 HUB |
| 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Peer to Peer Career Advice | Students helping students to learn more about their career journey and provide helpful advice in seeking internships, study abroad, and research opportunities. | 134 HUB |
| 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: Networking and Interviewing |
Learn how improv can help you to develop skills to engage with others in a professional setting. Sponsored by Kohl’s and presented by Happy Valley Improv. |
134 HUB |
Tuesday, January 28
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 1:15–2:15 p.m. | Paying the Way: Internships and Study Abroad | Housing and food can be expensive. Learn how to budget for your enrichment experience! Additional financial support resources will be shared as well. | 134 HUB |
| 3:30–4:45 p.m. |
Translating PhD Training for Non-Academic Careers: From CV to Resume |
Gather tips and ideas on translating your graduate school training into language appropriate for non-academic positions. Workshop specific to graduate students but undergraduate students are welcome. |
134 HUB |
| 6:00–8:00 p.m. |
Networking Etiquette Reception |
Learn how to mingle and network at a reception with Liberal Arts Alumni. How do you hold your glass, hors d’oeuvres, and shake hands? |
233B HUB |
Wednesday, January 29
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 1:15–2:30 p.m. |
Professional Interviewing 101 |
Learn the ins and outs of a job interview including employer expectations, what to do before and after, and how to share your best self. Workshop available to both graduate and undergraduate students. |
134 HUB |
| 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree |
Learn with Deloitte Consulting how to market your liberal arts degree and transferable skills in a variety of industries. Workshop presented by Deloitte Consulting. |
134 HUB |
| 6:00–8:00 p.m. |
Meet, Greet, and Eat with Employers
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Join recruiters from a variety of organizations within sales, business, marketing, customer services, non-profit, government, and more. Short employer presentations will begin around 6:15 p.m. and conclude by 6:45 p.m. Recruiters include GEICO, City Year, Kohl’s, Penn State Libraries, Enterprise Holdings, Inc., Teach for America, Altria, Centre Helps, Strawberry Fields, and Deloitte. Refreshments provided by GEICO. |
134 HUB |
Thursday, January 30
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 1:15–2:15 p.m. | Develop Your Brand and be LinkedIn |
Come learn from GEICO how to develop your professional brand and use LinkedIn effectively. LinkedIn photos will be available after the workshop until 4:30 p.m. |
134 HUB |
| 2:30–4:30 p.m. | LinkedIn: Professional Headshots |
Walk-in professional headshots available. Please dress professionally. Sponsored by GEICO. |
134 HUB |
| 2:30–4:30 p.m. |
Employer Resume Reviews |
Register through Nittany Lion Careers to meet one-on-one with an employer and receive expert advice on creating a competitive resume. Some walk-ins will be available but pre-registration is suggested. | 134 HUB |
| 6:00–7:30 p.m. | Get Hired: Behind the Scenes of the Hiring Process | Become the boss and gain insight into what makes job candidates stand out or strike out in this interactive workshop. | 134 HUB |
Friday, January 31
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 10:00–11:00 a.m. | Deciding on Law School | Join Kathy Garren (Pre-Law Adviser), Amanda DiPolvere (Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Penn State Law), and Pop Little (Penn State Law student, L3) to decide if law school is right for you. Information will include understanding the application process, deadlines, the LSAT, and the current Penn State resources available to help you. | 134 HUB |
| 11:15–12:15 p.m. | What is a Gap Year? |
Learn about a variety of post-graduation opportunities as well as Penn State resources available to you after graduation. |
134 HUB |
| 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Thinking about Graduate School? |
Join experts to learn more about the process, testing, applications, deadlines, financial aid and more when it comes to applying to graduate school. General application information will be provided as well as advice from current students in graduate programs. |
134 HUB |