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Helping Your Student Make Informed Career Decisions
An article by Robert Orndorff, Associate Director of Career Services &
Affiliate Assistant Professor in Counselor Education

Robert Frost (1874 - 1963) wrote, "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I chose the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." Unfortunately, when choosing a career, most college students aren't exposed to "the road less traveled" and are forced to choose the only one they know. [more …]

Recruiting and Hiring Penn Staters
As a parent you can encourage your company to recruit and hire Penn Staters. Through a variety of recruiting opportunities, Career Services can help your company fill job openings with highly qualified Penn State candidates. [more...]

Educational Programming
On selected Tuesdays during the academic semesters a series of workshops are offered on a variety of career planning and job search topics. Students are encouraged to attend all of the sessions that they feel will be helpful - no signup required. The workshops are posted on the Career Workshops Calendar.

What happens after graduation?
View Post-Graduation Activities activities of Penn Staters to find out percentages of respondents who are working or attending graduate school, or to find out average starting salaries.

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