Students looking for a career advantage will want to mark several dates in September and October on their calendars.
Students learn about careers with the Pennsylvania State Police at the 2017 Career Fair. This year's fair is Oct. 4.
The Career and Professional Development Center will hold a block party from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 11 in the parking lot in front of the Natali Student Center.
Students can meet their career coach and learn about the Career Advantage program, which helps students explore majors and careers, gain experience through internships and cooperative education opportunities, and make connections with employers.
Career Week will be held Sept. 17-21 with a variety of job-focused events:
- Career information tables will be set up in front of the Natali Student Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 and Sept 20, and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 19 during the Health Fair at the Convocation Center.
- Dress for Success will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 18-19 in the Natali Performance Center. The nonprofit organization will provide professional clothing for women who register in advance at the CPDC, Natali Room138. A limited supply of ties and dress shirts for men will be available; no registration for men is required.
- Resume reviews and interview tips will be offered from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21 in the CPDC.
Students can swipe their CalCards at the block party and during Career Week events to earn Career Advantage points, which can lead to Career Advantage graduation cords.
In case of rain, the block party and the Career Week tables will be relocated to the Heritage Lounge in the student center.
Career Week will prepare students to attend the Cal U Career Fair from 11 a.m-2 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Convocation Center.
“There is something for everyone at Career Week and the Career Fair —whether they are exploring options, looking to gain experience or trying to make connections,” said Rhonda Gifford, director of the Career and Professional Development Center.
“The hiring season is now, and these upcoming events will help students understand how to dress, what employers are looking for and expect, and how to gain their unique career advantage.”
For more information about the block party and Career Fair, including a list of employers and graduate schools who will be attending the fair, students should join or log into Handshake at Cal U (calu.joinhandshake.com) or download the Handshake Jobs & Careers app.
For more information, contact the CPDC at 724-938-4413, visit calu.edu/careers, or email careers@calu.edu.