Set Yourself Apart
The Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network provides an array of professional development opportunities for students to learn more about how a Penn State Liberal Arts education can prepare you for any career you choose. Schedule a meeting with a career coach to talk about how to explore these resources and develop a plan for your next steps.
Watch Career Webinars
Career Webinars
Assess Your Strengths
The Career Enrichment Network offers courses, events, and online assessment tools that can help you match your interests with career paths and graduate education opportunities. It’s never too early to begin identifying your strengths!
Apply for Jobs and Graduate School
Interviewing
Good interviews are a two-way street for applicants and organizations to learn about each other and whether they’ll make a good match. Learn more about why companies conduct job interviews, the different types of interviews, and how you can make the most of each interview opportunity from start to finish.
Negotiating Offers
The salary in your first job can set the financial trajectory for the rest of your career. A successful negotiation can lead to a higher salary, better benefits, more job flexibility—or all of the above! It’s important to advocate for yourself and receive the best offer possible in your first job and beyond.
Networking
Networking is all about building connections that can help you grow personally and professionally. Whether you’re looking for a new job, seeking career advice, or exploring industry insights, a strong network opens doors to new opportunities. Discover practical tips for making meaningful connections, maintaining relationships, and expanding your professional circle.
Working in the Federal Government
Federal careers offer the chance to make a real impact with competitive pay, flexible work options, and growth opportunities. Whether you’re passionate about science, art, engineering, or public policy, there’s a meaningful government role waiting for you.
Alumni Mentor Program
An alumni mentor can help you navigate academic, professional, and extracurricular experiences. With the world’s largest alumni network, Penn State and the College of the Liberal Arts can help you connect with mentors from a variety of industries and job functions.
Liberal Arts Career Week
Held each January, Liberal Arts Career Week is a week-long event designed to provide students with programming to develop professional skills and networking opportunities that will support your future career paths. By participating in this week’s employer and alumni panels, workshops, and networking events, you can learn skills needed to embark on your career journey and achieve success in your professional lives.
Additional Opportunities
Paid and volunteer work through student organizations or part-time jobs can be valuable ways to spend time outside the classroom and develop your professional skills.