Event Links

Academic & Career Planning Events–Spring 2021
Day/Date Time Workshop Name & Program Link Focus/Type of Workshop
Wed., Jan. 27 12:00–12:30 p.m. Using Nittany Lion Careers Learn how to use Penn State's job/internship search engine and event platform to find positions and attend the virtual career fair.
Thurs., Feb. 4 7:00–8:00 p.m. Career Connections
Discovery Day (Postponed) 		 Discover ways to connect majors to occupations and how to determine an optimal career.
Wed., Feb. 10 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Career Fair Prep with Employers

 Join Covestro, Erie Insurance, or Verizon for a 15-minute session to review your résumé, ask simple interview questions, or help with your elevator pitch, and so much more. 
Thurs., Feb 11 9:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Career Fair Prep with Employers Join Covestro, Erie Insurance, or Verizon for a 15-minute session to review your résumé, ask simple interview questions, or help with your elevator pitch, and so much more. 
Thurs., Feb. 11 7:00–8:00 p.m. Career Connections
Discovery Day		 Discover ways to connect majors to occupations and how to determine an optimal career.  
Mon., Feb. 15 4:30–5:30 p.m. Note Taking
Study Smarter, Not Harder		 Learning effective note-taking methods from LRC tutors who are education and industrial engineering majors.
Tues., Feb. 16 4:30–5:30 p.m. Time Management
Study Smarter, Not Harder		 Gain skills you can use today to keep yourself on track!
Wed., Feb. 17 4:30–5:30 p.m. Strategies for Chasing Your Best Self This Year!​​​​
Study Smarter, Not Harder		 How are you doing with living your best life? Check out this workshop offering ideas to help you capture it. 
Thurs., Feb. 18 4:30–5:30 p.m. Virtual Career Fair Prep Learn successful strategies to optimize your career fair and interview experiences.
Wed., Feb. 24 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Virtual Spring Career Fair Career Services
Tues., Mar. 2 12:30–1:00 p.m. Acing Your Interviews How to answer difficult questions, what employers are really looking for, and appropriate social protocol before, during, and after the interview.
Thurs., Mar. 4 7:00–8:00 p.m. Minors and Certificates
Discovery Day		 Hear from faculty perspectives on minors and certificates that fit your goals.
Sat., Mar. 6 9:00 a.m.–11:59 p.m.

Free Practice GRE Exam
Deadline to register: Feb. 28

 Simulate a real GRE testing environment and get immediate exam results! The test is at your convenience, Sat., Mar. 6, between 9:00 a.m.–11:59 p.m.
Tues., Mar. 16 4:30–5:30 p.m. Note Taking
Study Smarter, Not Harder		 Learn effective note-taking methods from LRC tutors who are education and industrial engineering majors.
Wed., Mar. 17 4:30–5:30 p.m. Time Management
Study Smarter, Not Harder		 Gain skills you can use today to make time for your friends.
Thurs., Mar. 18 4:30–5:30 p.m. Strategies for Chasing Your Best Self This Year!
Study Smarter, Not Harder		 How are you doing with living your best life? Check out this workshop offering ideas to help you capture it. 
Tues., Mar. 23 12:30–1:00 p.m. Professional Communication Learn how to manage emails, phone calls, voicemails, and more when speaking with potential employers and network connections.
Wed., Apr. 7 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. All Day Drop-ins Priority registration questions. Meeting ID #8148986112
Thurs., Apr. 8 4:00–4:30 p.m. Cultivating Your Professional Network Don't talk to strangers was good advice, but now it's time to do the opposite and learn how to talk to 'strangers' to advance your career!
Thurs., Apr. 15 4:30–5:30 p.m. Negotiation & Financial Wellness Develop strategies to negotiate the best job offer and build financial wellness.