Job Search Advice

How to Spot Scam Job Offers and Protect Yourself Online

It’s important to stay alert when applying to jobs or when you receive an email about a job as scammers often target students with fake job offers that look convincing at first glance.

What Do These Scams Look Like?

These …

By Adapted from content provided by: PennWest Office of IT Services
Adapted from content provided by: PennWest Office of IT Services
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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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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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Celebrating Excellence: Leanna Sciabbarrasi ’25 Named 2025 PERC Educator Excellence Award Winner

The Career Center is proud to spotlight one of our outstanding alumni, Leanna Sciabbarrasi, who has been honored with a 2025 PERC Educator Excellence Award; a prestigious recognition presented annually by the Pittsburgh Education Recruitment Consortium (PERC) to celebrate exceptional …

By University Communications
University Communications
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Job Shadowing: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Started

Ever wondered what it’s really like to work in a certain job? Job shadowing might be your golden ticket to finding out, without the applications, interviews, and time commitment of a full-on internship.

So, What Is Job Shadowing?

Job shadowing …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Disability Job Search Websites (Curated by Integrate Autism)

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Career Resources for Veterans

Feds Hire Vets fedshirevets.gov
Operated by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Serves as OPM’s government-wide veterans’ employment website and is a critical component of the federal government’s strategy for the recruitment and employment of veterans.

Hire Heroes USA

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Paid Internships with the Pennsylvania Auditor General Intern to Hire Program

Are you seeking a paid internship that can lead to full-time employment? The Pennsylvania Auditor General’s Office offers paid auditing internships throughout the year for students and recent graduates who want hands-on experience serving the citizens of Pennsylvania.

Who Is …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Are college career fairs worth it? Information from Handshake

Employers reveal what they look for at a career fair, and how you can stand out.

Not sure whether to sign up for a career fair? This should convince you! Employers come to career fairs because they genuinely want to …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Engagement
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Contact & Location

Phone
814-393-2323 (Career Center) 724-938-1578 (ELC)
Address

California: 138 Natali Student Center

Clarion: 419 Becht Hall

Edinboro: 241 Baron-Forness Library

California, Clarion, Edinboro, PA

Career Center & ELC 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