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FULL-TIME RECRUITING
Employers seeking engineering students for full-time positions are encouraged to post these jobs in multiple electronic posting systems. The two main resources for employers are eCareer, maintained by the Engineering Career Resources & Employer Relations office, and Nittany Lion Career Network, maintained by university-wide Penn State Career Services. On-campus interviewing is arranged by Engineering Career Resources staff in conjunction with Career Services. Employers wishing to recruit full-time architectural engineering students should contact Dr. Kevin Parfitt or Ms. Nancy Smith.
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CO-OP & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Engineering Co-op & Internship Program at Penn State is one of the top five largest optional short-term work programs in the nation. More than 700 students complete co-op and internship assignments each year in business, government, and industry settings across the country and around the world. Go to Engineering Career Resources & Employer Relations for more information.
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CAREER FAIRS
To recruit engineering students, we recommend that employers consider attending one or more of the following career rairs at Penn State:
- Spring Engineering Career Week is jointly sponsored by the Engineering Career Resources & Employer Relations office and the Society for Women Engineers (SWE) and is held in February. More information is available on the Engineering Career Resources & Employer Relations site.
- Architectural Engineering Career Fair is sponsored by the Department of Architectural Engineering. Contact Lori Smith for more information.
- Civil Engineering Career Fair is sponsored by the Penn State student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Go to Penn State ASCE for more information.
- Fall Career Days are held in September. This is the largest university-run career fair in the nation, with opportunities available to students in most majors across the University. Don't miss it!
- Spring Career Days are held in February or March. Companies catering to both technical and non-technical majors are represented at this event
- Other Career Fairs at Penn State are sponsored by Penn State Career Services. Click here for a complete list of upcoming events.
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OTHER ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING ACTIVITIES
Other company-specific, on-campus events, such as information sessions and company recruiting day/open houses, can be scheduled to assist with recruiting students. Go to Engineering Career Resources & Employer Relations for more information.
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DEPARTMENTAL RESUME & JOB POSTING AREAS
The following departments have their own job or résumé posting services:
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CONNECTING WITH STUDENTS
When recruiting at Penn State, it is important to connect with sudents early and often. Penn State students
are highly recruited, therefore, creating a presence on campus beyond recruiting events and becoming actively
involved with students will ensure you will attract the best and brightest. Opportunities to connect
include:
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RECRUITING UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS
The Women in Engineering Program and the
Multicultural Engineering Program can work
with companies to help identify good candidates for internships and full-time job opportunities.
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ALUMNI SERVICES
Penn State can assist alumni seeking employees or employment. Options include:
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PLANNING YOUR VISIT
If you have never been to Penn State or need a map or hotel information, go to Visitor's Guide to Penn State for more information.