The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and of course, a series of questions from relatives around the dinner table. For many college students or recent graduates, one common question takes center stage: “What are you going to …
Step 1: Student meets with Faculty Advisor to discuss the following
Step 2: Complete the internship application in Handshake
Application Tips
About the Application Process
Hours and Credits
Credits for internship courses generally range from 3-12, subject to program requirements. …
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Students who need to make a great first impression at an interview, internship/job opportunity, student-teaching assignment and more can go wardrobe shopping on campus. Be confident in your look and find the appropriate wear for your career field at the …
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If you want to reach out to an organization/company to see if they would be willing to host an intern, use this example email message to craft your own. Make sure to include why you are interested in interning with …
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LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful tool that, if used right, can land you your dream job FAST. But… how do you set up your LinkedIn profile? How do you connect with and message people? How do you network without sounding …
Congratulations on graduating! Your hard work has paid off and it’s time to celebrate! 🎉
Handshake Access for December 2025 Grads
As a PennWest graduate, you have access to our career management platform, Handshake. Search for and apply to jobs and …
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Get better job matches when you complete your Indeed profile: https://go.indeed.com/4ER6C8 If you dread the word networking, don’t worry, you’re not alone. In this episode of Job Search Stories, Career Coach Clint shares practical networking tips everyone can use, from …
The December 2025 graduate will begin a full-time position at Erie Insurance in January
For PennWest Edinboro senior Garrett Hannah, choosing a major was about following what came naturally.
“In high school, I always had a passion for working and …
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Do you hate writing cover letters?
Or coming up with the perfect resume bullet?
Or just figuring out what to do with your life???
Good news: ChatGPT is here to help!
And while it can’t find you a job completely …
Why Open to Work on LinkedIn Is So Critical
To understand why this feature is so powerful, put yourself in the shoes of a recruiter using LinkedIn – which, by the way, is just about every recruiter since there’s no …
Finding her frequency
When Bailey Mutschler arrived at PennWest Edinboro, journalism wasn’t even on her radar. A STEM major in her first semester, she never imagined herself stepping behind a microphone, let alone leading a campus radio station or building …
What does it take to turn a college experience into a career launchpad? In today’s episode, we follow the journeys of students who are doing just that – through internships, mentorships and career development opportunities that are shaping their futures. And from …
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Job seekers are likely aware the cringe factor on LinkedIn posts is high these days.
On the one hand, there’s a flood of AI-generated “thought leadership,” recycled sentence structures, and posts decorated with the same emojis. On the other hand, …