Recent Alumni Using Handshake

These instructions are for graduates from the past 150 days.

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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INTERNSHIP MEANING AND DEFINITION: A NACE GUIDE

WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP?

NACE defines an internship as a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional workplace setting (across in-person, remote, or hybrid modalities). …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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What is Experiential Learning?

You may have heard the term “Experiential Learning” as you explore or are attending a university or college. Simply defined, Experiential Learning is learning through doing and through reflection on that doing. It can also be thought of as “hands-on” …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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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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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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An interview with Jesse (Olszewski) James – A Filmmaker in Erie, PA

Jessica Hunter (JH): Jesse, for those of us that have not had the pleasure of meeting or working with you, please tell us a little bit about who you are and how you got to where you are today.

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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How to Write an Interview Thank You Email [Tips + Examples ]

A successful job interview doesn’t end when you walk out of the room. Learn why a post-interview thank-you email is an extra step that goes a long way.

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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How to Answer the “tell me about yourself” question

How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”

Focus on your professional life and use the the present-past-future formula:

Let’s see what that means and how to structure your answer.

Present: describe where you’re currently at with your career

Start by …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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