Parents & Families
Career Services is committed to offering a comprehensive array of programs and services that supports and facilitates career develop for all students. Programs and resources are provided to assist enrolled students in crystallizing and specifying career goals, expanding knowledge of career alternative, understanding effective decision-making, and acquiring appropriate strategies and skills to carry out the process. Furthermore, we assist enrolled students in connecting with potential employers and graduate schools.
Career Services can provide services, programs, and resources to assist your student with career exploration, planning, and implementation to help them make informed decisions.
- Career Exploration and Assessments
- Job Shadowing
- Informational Interviews
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Dining Etiquette
- Portfolio Preparation
- Internship Opportunities such as the PAWS Program and other Internship Opportunities
- Career Fairs
- Career Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
- Mock Interviews
- Nittany Lion Career Network
- Job Search Assistance
Please contact a Career Services representative below for more information about these services.
Career Representatives
Rebecca Pennington
Director of Career Services
106 Hiller Building
(814) 375-4766 or email rxs163@psu.edu
Jeannine Hanes
Career Development Facilitator
206 DEF Building
(814) 375-4836 or email jhanes@psu.edu
Stephanie DeMaro
Regional Job and Internship Developer
Penn State University
724-773-3953 or email saw163@psu.edu
Job Posting/Company Verification Disclaimer
Read the full disclaimer which describes the shared responsibility among Penn State Career Services (including University Park and Commonwealth Campus career offices) and internship/job seekers in researching and identifying potential concerns about the legitimacy of employers and their respective postings.