Welcome to your go-to hub for tools and guidance to navigate your academic and professional journey. Whether you’re seeking internships, preparing for interviews, or exploring graduate school, our resources are here to support your success.
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What can I do with a major in...
Discover a range of career paths for each major, from diverse industries and job titles to the core skills you’ll develop along the way. Learn where to start, which roles best align with your major, and which employers actively seek candidates with your background.
Education Abroad
Want to expand your horizons? Studying abroad helps you gain global perspectives, immerse yourself in new cultures, and build skills that employers value in today’s connected world.
Penn State offers a wide range of funding options—including scholarships, grants, enrichment funds, and financial aid—to help students afford education abroad experiences. From Liberal Arts Enrichment Funds to national fellowships and need-based scholarships, most students can find support to make studying abroad more accessible.
Internships
Looking to stand out in today’s job market? Internships can open doors, build your network, and help you land that dream job by giving you real-world experience and a competitive edge.
Starting your internship search can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, it’s a powerful step toward your career goals. From defining your interests to building connections, each part of the process gets you closer to landing a meaningful internship.
Internships provide invaluable real-world experience, skill development, and professional networking opportunities that set you up for future success. They’re key to boosting your employability, refining your career goals, and fostering personal growth.
Managing multiple internship applications can be challenging. This Internship Search Tracker makes it easy to keep everything organized—from deadlines to follow-up actions—so you can stay focused on landing the right opportunity.
Networking
Effective networking goes beyond just exchanging business cards—it’s about building lasting, genuine connections. Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate each stage of the networking process: preparing before, engaging during, and following up after. With the right approach, you can strategically grow your network, build meaningful relationships, and make a memorable impression.
Informational interviews are a great way to explore career options and make professional connections. In this resource, you’ll find practical tips on reaching out, asking the right questions, and making the most of these career-focused conversations. Whether you’re curious about a specific role or want to understand an industry, informational interviews can provide valuable insights to guide your career journey.
From your profile photo to your headline and story, every detail counts in showcasing your qualifications and goals. Highlight your experience, stay active, and connect with relevant companies to jump-start your career.
This fillable PDF helps you plan and organize your networking approach. Set goals, prepare questions, and create a strategy to make the most of your networking opportunities.
Career Readiness
A four-year checklist that helps Penn State Liberal Arts students build academic, professional, and personal experiences to prepare for careers, graduate school, or other post-graduation paths
Graduate School
Preparing for grad school takes time and planning! This timeline offers a general guide to keep you on track—from early college years through final application steps—helping you make your grad school journey as smooth as possible.
Writing a standout grad school application? This guide covers the essentials—from crafting personal statements and statements of purpose to drafting letters of intent—with tips to ensure your story shines through.
Need a strong letter of recommendation for grad school? Use this template to request a faculty recommendation that highlights your achievements and goals, tailored for grad school applications.
This Grad School Application Tracking Sheet helps you organize and monitor your graduate school applications, including deadlines, requirements, and application statuses. Download it to stay on top of your admissions process and manage your applications effectively.
Résumé and Cover Letters
Make your resume and cover letter stand out with strong action words! This list offers impactful verbs to showcase your achievements and responsibilities more effectively.
Looking to update your résumé? Download this customizable résumé template designed to help you showcase your skills and experience for grad school applications or job opportunities.
Showcase your internship experience with this résumé sample, tailored to highlight the skills, projects, and achievements gained during your internships.
If you’ve participated in education abroad programs, this sample shows you how to highlight your international experiences, skills, and cross-cultural competencies effectively on your résumé.
If you have research experience, this résumé sample demonstrates how to present your background, skills, and findings effectively for research-focused applications in academia or industry.
See how to format and highlight your academic achievements, research, and relevant experiences with this résumé sample for grad school applications.
Curious about crafting an academic CV? This sample provides a clear format and examples of content to include for a professional and polished presentation.
Ready to write a standout cover letter? Download this template to help you organize your thoughts and make a great impression.
Need inspiration for your cover letter? Check out this sample to help you craft a professional and compelling introduction for your application.
Job Search
This Job Search Tracker helps you organize and track your job applications, including company details, application status, and follow-up actions. Download it to stay on top of your job search and manage opportunities efficiently.
A quick, encouraging guide to help you stay confident, positive, and focused while navigating your job search.
Use a mix of Penn State–specific tools, networking, and online resources to discover internships and full-time opportunities that match your interests and goals.
Interviews
Get ready to make a great impression — this section helps you research the company, reflect on your experience, and build your interview strategy.
Curious what different interview formats look like? Learn about behavioral, situational, technical and traditional interviews and how to prepare for each.
Get familiar with common interview questions and practice your responses so you can feel confident and prepared for anything that comes your way.
Government Internships and Careers
Explore career guides, federal job application tips, internship listings, and success stories to help you start a meaningful career in government.
Explore resources to help you find a state or local government job.
Research
Explore the wide range of research happening across the College of the Liberal Arts and see how our faculty and students are shaping new ideas and discoveries.