Navigating the Conversation about “What Are You Going to Do with That Major?”

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Internship Application for Academic Credit Using Handshake

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. …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Students can use the Career Closets at PennWest Clarion & California

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Sample email to ask about or request an internship from an internship site/employer

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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How to Network on LinkedIn & Land a New Job FAST

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 …

By University Communications
University Communications
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Attention all December 2025 Graduates!

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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A Beginners guide to Networking (Simple Networking Tips) | Indeed

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 …

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University Communications
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Garrett Hannah builds professional readiness through campus involvement

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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University Communications
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10 Powerful Prompts to Use ChatGPT to Land a Great Job

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 …

By Jeremy Schifeling
Jeremy Schifeling
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Should You Let Recruiters Know You’re Open to Work on LinkedIn?

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 …

By Jeremy Schifeling
Jeremy Schifeling
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Bailey Mutschler Tunes in to a Future in Journalism

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 …

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University Communications
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Your Future, Your Way: Career Growth with PennWest (The Power of PennWest Podcast)

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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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How to Use LinkedIn to build Opportunities, Not an Audience.

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, …

By Pamela Skillings
Pamela Skillings
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