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 their future career paths. By participating in this week’s employer and alumni panels, workshops, and networking events, students can learn skills needed to embark on their career journey and achieve success in their professional lives.
Pro-tip
Join the Liberal Arts Career Enrichment Network and take advantage of all the great events and networking opportunities! Liberal Arts Career Week will be hybrid this year with both in-person and virtual events.
Follow #LACareerWeek on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Schedule of Events
Watch the recordings of the 2023 Liberal Arts Career Week events below.
Monday, January 23
Event | Description | Recording |
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Gap Years | Are you thinking about a gap year but not sure what that means? Follow us on Instagram (@psu_liberalartsnetwork) for information about what gap years are and opportunities available. | Instagram |
What Can I Do with a Psychology Major? | If you are currently majoring in psychology, or just considering it, and wondering what career paths are available to you after graduation, this workshop is for you! We will break down what you can do with your psychology degree, and resources you can utilize to get there. | Watch the recording |
What Can I Do with a Language Major? | If you are currently majoring in any one of Penn State’s language majors, or just considering it, and wondering what career paths are available to you after graduation, this workshop is for you! We will break down what you can do with your language degree, and resources you can utilize to get there. | Watch the recording |
Tuesday, January 24
Event | Description | Recording |
|---|---|---|
LinkedIn | LinkedIn is a key player in the job search process today! Follow us on Instagram (@psu_liberalartsnetwork) for information about how to build your profiles and use this platform effectively. | Instagram |
Economics Alumni Panel | Join Penn State alumni who graduated with degrees in Economics! Ask questions to learn about their career journeys and gain advice on how to follow in their footsteps. Make connections and build your network to jump-start your career in fields related to economics. | Watch the recording |
English and Communication Arts and Sciences Alumni Panel | Join Penn State alumni who graduated with degrees in English and Communication Arts and Sciences! Ask questions to learn about their career journeys and gain advice on how to follow in their footsteps. Make connections and build your network to jump-start your career in fields related to English and Communication Arts and Sciences. | Watch the recording |
Wednesday, January 25
Event | Description | Recording |
|---|---|---|
Marketing Your Liberal Arts Degree | Follow us on Instagram (psu_liberalartsnetwork) for information about the transferable skills you are developing in your Liberal Arts degree! Learn how to market these skills to employers and in the job search process! | Instagram |
Interviewing 101 | Whether you’ve never had an interview before or you’ve had countless interviews and are looking to fine tune your skills, we invite you to join us for our Interviewing 101 Workshop. Hear directly from a human resources representative about what they look for in candidates, and how you can stand out during the process, ultimately landing the job! This presentation will help you better understand how to connect your Liberal Arts degree to potential career paths and skills employers look for. It will also provide you with action steps to empower you in your career planning as a future Penn State Liberal Arts graduate. |
Thursday, January 26
Event | Description | Recording |
|---|---|---|
Deciding on Law School | Are you thinking about applying to law school? Follow us on Instagram (@psu_liberalartsnetwork) for advice and tips about the application process and more! | Instagram |
What Can I Do with a Political Science or International Politics Major? | If you are currently majoring in Political Science or International Politics, or just considering it, and wondering what career paths are available to you after graduation, this workshop is for you! We will break down what you can do with your Political Science or International Politics degree, and resources you can utilize to get there. | Watch the recording |
How to get a Job with the Federal Government | There are jobs open within federal agencies and offices across the country, and in the Washington D.C. area. But what do you need to do to make yourself marketable for one of these positions? How do you make sense of job descriptions on USA Jobs? Hear from General Services Administration representative and Penn State Alum, Wendy Stoner, about how to get a job within the federal government. | Watch the recording |
Friday, January 27
Event | Description | Recording |
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Grad School | Thinking about applying to grad school? Follow us on Instagram (@psu_liberalartsnetwork) for advice and tips about the application process and more! | Instagram |
Careers in Research with a Bachelor’s Degree | Are you interested in a career in research, but not interested (or not ready) to pursue a masters or Ph.D? This webinar will cover how to get started in the field of research with a bachelor’s degree, and resources to help get you there. | Watch the recording |
Translating Ph.D. Training for Non-Academic Careers: From CV to Résumé | Gather tips on translating your graduate school experience into a résumé for nonacademic positions. This event is intended for current grad students. | Watch the recording |