Online Career Resources
WetFeet Career Resource Library
- Comprehensive information related to careers, industries, salaries, and more
- Videos of career topics and employers
- Contact Career Services for log in information for Insider Guides.
Vault Online Career Library (Career Insider)
- Comprehensive information related to careers, industries, salaries, and more; also includes employee surveys
- Search databases by title (A-Z), Vault Online Career Library
Careers-Internet.org
- Find information about hundreds of careers, from accounting to zoology.
- For access, use UserName: 1484w, Password: future.
internships.com
- Search for national and international internships in all majors.
- To get started, sign up and search for "Pennsylvania State University – Main Campus."
internships-usa.com
- Internship opportunities for non-technical majors, i.e. liberal arts, communications, arts, etc.
- Contact Career Services for log in information.
Going Global
- Premier website for the international job or internship search with accurate, updated, country-specific information about hot industries, careers in demand, and visa restrictions
- HIB Plus database of United States visa-sponsoring employers
- Employment information for major United States cities and states, including internship and job postings
- Access the site by logging in with your Penn State user ID and password.
CareerSearch
- Comprehensive database with organization and/or company profiles, contact information, revenue, specialties, competitors, and many more details
- Stop by the Career Library for assistance.
Career Videos
Resumes & Cover Letters
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- Cover Letter Magic
- Resume Magic
- 101 Best Resumes for New Grads
- Cover Letters That Knock 'Em Dead
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: Resume Writing (PDF)
- Read more: Correspondence (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Resumes & Cover Letters page.
Internships
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- National Directory of Arts Internships
- Vault Guide to the Top Internships
- The Intern Files: How to Get, Keep...
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: Internship & Summer Job Search (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Internships page.
- Federal Government Student Jobs
- The Idealist
- Internship Programs
- Washington Internship Program
- Call to Serve
Interviewing
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- Interviewing Magic
- Ace Your Case!
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: Case Interview Preparation (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Interviewing page.
- QuintCareers Interviewing guide
Job Search
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- Job Search Magic
- Unofficial Guide to Finding the Perfect Job
Additional Links
- Visit the Job Search page.
- Nittany Lion Career Network
- Riley Guide
Further Education
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- Peterson's Guide to Graduate Programs
- Getting What You Came For
Career Library Handouts
- Read more: Personal Statements (PDF)
Additional Links
- Visit the Further Education page.
- Grad Schools.com
- PhDs.org
Networking Opportunities
Lion Link
This networking program matches you with Penn State alumni who have volunteered to provide information about their chosen profession.
Important Websites for Your Search
A very important part of the job search process involves researching the company or career field in which you're trying to obtain an interview. Below is a sampling of some great research websites. Take time to browse through them; it'll pay off in the end!
AllBusiness
Big Book
BizWeb
Monster Board (great website!)
Net-Temps
Larissa B. Ciuca, M.S.Ed.
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