Peer Career Assistant program at Career Services helps to guide fellow students
Students in the Peer Career Assistant program at Penn State s Career Services, in a photo taken prior to the pandemic.
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Peer Career Assistant program at Career Services helps to guide fellow students
January 29, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. As Penn State students have adapted to navigate a digital job market, so, too, have those students who have trained to support their peers in achieving their career goals.
The 11 students who represent the Peer Career Assistant program at Career Services have continued to adapt to meet their fellow students needs. Started in 2013, the Peer Career Assistant program connects highly trained students with others to provide resume and cover letter editing and development, resource assistance, interview preparation, and mock interviews.
A new semester means it’s back to the grind, not only for classes but also for internships.
It can feel so confusing at first not knowing where to look, how to tailor your resume, or even how to prepare for an interview. Of course, Penn State has a natural fix for problems like these.
Nittany Lion Careers serves as a central hub for Penn State students to search for internships and opportunities. Students can also seek professional help from career counselors in their respective academic colleges.
Here’s how are some of the benefits and ways to navigate the essentials of Nittany Lion Careers: