Please note that unless otherwise specified, pre-registration is NOT required for most programs.
Penn State Lehigh Valley Events
FALL 2012
Come and stop by our information table for some light refreshments and a brief overview of programs and services!Career Services Express
Date: Wednesdays – September 26, October 31, November 28, and December 12
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m., 1–3 p.m.
Location: Room 107, Career Services
Welcome to monthly drop-in hours with Career Services! We will spend 10-15 minutes with you, NO appointment needed! Drop by to ask questions you may have on the following: major and career exploration, resumes, cover letters, career fairs, Nittany Lion Career Network, and upcoming events and programs. Bring your resume with you to have it reviewed. If you need additional assistance, a follow-up appointment may be scheduled.
Speed Interviewing/Networking!
Date: Monday, September 24, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Location: 135 Auditorium
Did you know that up to 80% of job searches end successfully through “networking”? Learn how to practice interviewing skills and network in a fun, safe environment with employer representatives and PSU alumni. Light refreshments provided.
**Offered in conjunction with BA 420
PA Career Link Lehigh Valley Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Allentown Fairgrounds – Ag Hall, 17th & Chew Streets
Approximately 75 employers will be in attendance. This is a great event to attend if you are job searching, looking for an internship, or are interested in exploring different career options.
**Special Opportunity: Students c an volunteer to assist with the career fair by signing up with Jessica Kirkwood in Career Services, jlk296@psu.edu. This is an excellent resume builder and a great way to gain exposure to a career fair and employers.
**Please visit http://www.careerlinklehighvalley.org for more information.
GRE Practice Test
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Time: 9:30–12:30 p.m.
Location: Room 304
Come take a FREE practice test to help you prepare for the computerized GRE. Students and alumni that are interested in attending graduate school should take advantage of this great opportunity! Participants will also receive information on applying to graduate or professional school.
**Please register by contacting Jessica Kirkwood via e-mail at jlk296@psu.edu by Friday, October 5. It is necessary that you reserve a seat to participate. Space is limited.
Intern Host Appreciation Reception
Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Time: 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Location: 135 Auditorium & Centre Hall
A formal reception to thank our intern hosts for their dedication to and support of Penn State Lehigh Valley student interns.
Pizza with a Professional: Psychology
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Time: 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Location: Room 311
Students will learn about career paths and opportunities within psychology and have the opportunity to speak with professionals in a variety of areas such as human services, education, human resources, and business and industry.
Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Time: 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m.
Location: DeSales University Center, DeSales University
This special event is designed to provide students with information and resources on career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Registered student clubs/organizations can win up to $100 by attending this two hour event! Each student member that attends will receive $10 to go towards their club/organization (up to 10 students).
Opportunity to win many giveaways and prizes! Free food!
The event is open to all students from Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, Kutztown University, Lafayette College, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Lehigh University, Moravian College, Muhlenberg College, Northampton Community College and Penn State Lehigh Valley.
Have a Cup on Us
Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Centre Hall
Stop by for coffee, hot cocoa, and animal crackers! Learn about Career Services, Alumni Relations, and the Blue and White Society.
University Park Events:
Please visit http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/fairs.shtmfor more information.FALL CAREER DAYS
September 11-13, 2012
**Please visit http://careerfairs.psu.edu/fall/ for more information.
Non-Technical Full-Time Recruitment
Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park
Companies will be hiring for positions in communications, business, finance/accounting/economics, government/public administration, human resources, management, marketing, insurance & real estate, legal & protective services health care services & administration, social & human services, and visual arts.
Co-op and Internship Recruitment
Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park
Companies will be recruiting for positions in communications, IT/computers, engineering, business, finance/accounting, government, health care services & administration, human resources, management, marketing, research, sciences, sales, social & human services, and visual arts.
Technical Full-Time Recruitment
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Bryce Jordan Center, University Park
Companies will be hiring for positions in IT/computers, engineering, technical sales, research, and sciences.
GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL WEEK
October 16-18, 2012
**Please visit http://careerfairs.psu.edu/GPWeek/ for more information.
Law School Day
Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Medical & Health-Related Programs Day
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Graduate School Day
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
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