Penn State Brandywine: Advising and Career Services

The following resources are available to assist students / alumni with the career exploration process:

Career Services@ University Park
NACE Salary Calculator
Emergency Employment Kit
Career Guide: Premier source for help with resumes, cover letters, interviewing, job search, grad school
Career / Internship Fair
Focus Online Career Exploration System
Nittany Lion Career Network Online Job Board
LionLink Alumni Career Coaches
Vault Online Career Library
Going Global for employment abroad
CareerSearch to find employers by region/industry
WetFeet Company Profiles/Industry Guides
Public Service opportunities
Aha! Moments shared by Students/Alum (YouTube)
Internship Assistance
Events
InterviewStream
Astounding Web sites

Online Workshops (requires pdf reader)

Career/ Internship Fair

Penn State Brandywine holds a fair each semester. The next Career / Internship Fair will be held March 1, 2012 in the Commons/Athletic Center. Approximately 45 employers will be in attendance, looking to hire interns and employees, full-time and part-time.

Students can prepare for the fair in several ways. At the Fair Prep workshop, learn how to navigate a career fair, dress for success, introduce yourself, prepare a resume and much more. Mock interviews help prepare you for on the spot and follow-up interviews. Resume critiques take place by appointment or come as a “walk-in” during Resumania. Refer to fairs and events for dates and details.

Employers interested in recruiting at our CareerIinternship fair should call 610-892-1264 for more information.

Focus- Online Career Exploration System

This system allows you to learn more about yourself and careers so that you can make wise decisions regarding your choice of major and career path. Self-assessments regarding your interests, skills, values and personality help you to learn about yourself, while career exploration helps you to become more informed about career options.

New Users - Focus Registration
(Be sure to enter lion in the access code field. For your username, use your Penn State access ID (xyz1234) to make it easy to remember.)
Registered Users – Focus Login

Nittany Lion Career Network

Provided for Penn State Students and Alumni only

Penn State’s online job board lists internship and employment opportunities, including part-time,full-time, and seasonal positions. This system is also used by education majors to store application documents via eCredentials.

Instructions on using Nittany Lion Career Network

Use Nittany Lion Career Network to:

Post your resume for employers to view
Search and apply for jobs and internships
Discover job leads – entry-level positions not yet open – and apply to be notified when open
Request an On-Campus Interview at University Park or Harrisburg campus
Utilize eCredentials (for Education majors) to centrally store and distribute required application documents

STUDENTS

Nittany Lion Career Network is free to students.*

Log-in to Nittany Lion Career Network (be sure to update your profile)

*Graduating seniors can opt to participate in On-Campus Interviews (OCI) at University Park or Harrisburg campus. There is a $15 annual fee to participate (billed to your student account). Click here for more information about OCI.

Students are encouraged to make an appointment with Career Services staff for a resume review. Visit room 112 Main or call 610-892-1390 to schedule an appointment.

ALUMNI
Look for career opportunities through Nittany Lion Alumni Recruiting.

EMPLOYERS
Employers recruit Penn State students through Nittany Lion Career Network.
(Be sure to specify that you have a campus relationship with Brandywine).

Employers seeking Penn State alumni with experience:
Login or register with Nittany Lion Alumni Recruiting to post jobs and view resumes of Penn State alumni.

LionLink

Use Lion Link to access a database of Penn State Alumni who have volunteered to provide an informational interview about their chosen profession. Begin networking and learn more about careers of interest.

InterviewStream

Webcam Recorded Job Interviews
Click here to practice your interviewing skills in the privacy of your home or anyplace that you can access a computer with a webcam. Contact our office if you need access to a computer.

Vault Online Career Library

Research employers, industries, and career subjects through free books in VAULT. Click on the Vault icon to access these excellent resources which are free to students through Penn State’s subscription. You will need to register initially. Enter your Penn State e-mail address, complete the form, and set up a unique password.

Going Gobal Career Country Guides

Going Global Career Country Guides contain more than 80,000 resources for finding international employment at home and abroad. Log on with your Penn State user ID and password.

CareerSearch

To target employers during your job search, find out who the employers are in a specific region, zipcode radius, and industry or keyword. Make an appointment with Christine Allen (112 Main or 610-892-1390) to specify your search criteria and obtain an Excel spreadsheet. Access to this system is on Thursday mornings, 8-10 a.m. (preferred appointment time).

WetFeet

Access company profiles, career and industry profiles, career videos, 50+ insider guides, and more. Username and password information can be obtained from Advising and Career Services in 112 Main.

Public Service Opportunities

Serve the public through government employment/internships. Opportunities are growing as baby boomers retire. New hires will be on the fast track for promotions. Attend the workshop on April 5, 2011 in 205 Main and/or schedule to meet with Christine Allen, 112 Main, 610-892-1390 to learn more about the unique application process and resume format.

YouTube

Visit the YouTube channel of Penn State Brandywine Advising and Career Services. Find out what recent grads and current students have to say about their career "Aha!" moments as well as how our office has helped them along the way.

Internship Assistance

Students who are required to complete an internship in order to graduate will need to meet with the Internship Coordinator (Brandywine majors) or call the College/Department of their major (other campuses) to discuss internship requirements. Career Services is available to assist students with the identification of internship opportunities. Current internship postings are maintained on Nittany Lion Career Network, Penn State’s private job board utilized by all campuses. Students can also check the bulletin board outside of 112 Main and enroll in the Angel group “Brandywine Career Services” to see where past students have interned. Be sure to check these resources routinely as they are updated on a regular basis.

Internship Coordinators by Major

Major	Internship Coordinator	Email	Phone
American Studies	Dr. Julie Gallagher	jag63@psu.edu	610-892-1464
Business	Prof. Kathleen Yanoshak	kmy10@psu.edu	610-892-1227
Communications Arts & Sciences	Dr. Wayne McMullen	wjm11@psu.edu	610-892-1426
Corporate Communications	Dr. Susan Fredricks	smf17@psu.edu	610-892-1373
Elementary Education	Dr. Patricia VanLeuven	pav2@psu.edu	610-892-1462
English	Dr. Adam Sorkin	ajs2@psu.edu	610-892-1444
Human Development & Family Studies	Prof. Kathleen Meehan	kxm67@psu.edu	610-892-1323
Information Sciences & Technology	Prof. Nanette D’Imperio	nxd13@psu.edu	610-892-1343
Letters Arts & Sciences	Prof. Patricia Hillen	pah14@psu.edu	610-892-1372
Psychology	Dr. Cynthia Lightfoot	cgl3@psu.edu	610-892-1432

Requirements for Brandywine Majors

Students can complete an internship with or without a credit course, unless employers require that they be enrolled in a credit-bearing course. Students from all majors can complete an internship for credit. Five majors at Brandwine have a required internship built into the curriculum. The number of hours and credits varies from major to major. Below is a chart showing those majors that have a required internship and accompanying credits and hours.

Major	Year Student Completes Internship	# hours Required	Total # credits earned (prep course+ internship +supervision course)
Business (options: Financial Svcs & Mktg/Mgmt)	Senior	300 +	7 - 10
Corporate Communications	Senior	120	3
Elementary Education	Senior (field exp. done earlier)	480	18
Human Development & Family Studies	Senior	480	14
Information Sciences & Technology	As early as freshman year	300	1

For further information about our internship program please contact:

Major	Internship Coordinator	E-mail

American Studies	Phyllis Cole	pbc2@psu.edu
Business *	Susan Fredricks	smf17@psu.edu
Communication Arts and Sciences	Wayne McMullen	wjm11@psu.edu
Corporate Communications *	Susan Fredricks	smf17@psu.edu
Elementary Education *	Patricia Van Leuvan	pav2@psu.edu
English	Adam Sorkin	ajs2@psu.edu
Human Development and Family Studies *	Kathy Meehan	kxm67@psu.edu
Information Sciences and Technology *	Nanette D’Imperio	nxd13@psu.edu
Letters, Arts, and Sciences	Patricia Hillen	pah14@psu.edu

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