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Cover letters are important tools in your job search, and can make or break a job application. Let us show you how to craft documents that will help you secure an interview!

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NACE Career Readiness: Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce

NACE Career Readiness: Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce

Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success …

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Phone
814-393-2323 (Career Center) 724-938-1578 (ELC)
Email
career@pennwest.edu ELC@pennwest.edu
Website
https://career.pennwest.edu
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