The PennWest Career Center is available during summer, Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. 

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How to Talk “Career” With Your Student 

Conversations about the future are not always welcome by students, especially when it comes from a family member. Additionally, you may not feel like it is your place to invade, or you may feel concerned about your student’s future. However, …

By Hailey Fry
Hailey Fry
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Navigating the Question: “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 Events and Outreach
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Informational Interviews-What, Why and how?

An informational interview is a casual conversation, typically lasting around 20-30 minutes, with someone employed in a career field in which you are interested. It’s different from a job interview as its purpose is not to hunt for job openings. …

By Zoey Reynolds
Zoey Reynolds
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Students can use the Career Closets at PennWest Clarion & California

Students who need to make a great first impression at a job interview, internship 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 …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Do what you love- Hailey Fry spends summer getting creative experience via Internship

https://www.pennwest.edu/news/do-what-you-love

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Outcomes Data-Class of 2023*

All are welcome to view our most recent outcomes data for the class of 2023: www.pennwest.edu/career-outcomes

Comprehensive data and legacy data for internal stakeholders (faculty & staff) can be found here by logging in with your PennWest ESS credentials. 

*August …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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So, what does the Registrar’s Office Do?

The Office of the Registrar is the “Keeper of the Academic Record.” We ensure integrity and accuracy with a students’ academic history. We facilitate registration, make updates to academic records, evaluate transfer credit, and provide services, such as transcripts and …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Employers Cite Internships as Recruiting Strategy with Highest ROI

Employers overwhelmingly believe hosting internships is the recruiting strategy that yields the highest return on investment (ROI) leading to entry-level hires, according to preliminary results of NACE’s Winter 2022 Quick Poll On Spring Recruiting And Career Services.

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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As Their focus on GPA Fades, Employers Seek Key Skills on College Grads’ Resumes

While good grades are important, the weight of GPA decreases more and more as the focus on quality skills increases. Learn what specific skills and traits employers are looking for in today’s hiring age by clicking the link below!

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By Sophia
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How To Dress for a Job Interview (With Examples)

When preparing for an interview, think of selecting your interview attire as the icing on the cake — that final detail that pulls all your efforts together. When you choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident you’ll have a better …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Contact & Location

Phone
814-393-2323
Address

California: 138 Natali Student Center

Clarion: 419 Becht Hall

Venango: 123 Suhr Library

Edinboro: 241 Baron-Forness Library

California, Clarion, Edinboro, PA

Career Center Hours

Monday 8:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm