Career and Professional Development Center Services

In addition to organizing several career fairs, employer information sessions, on-campus interviews with recruiters, and career workshops, the Career and Professional Development Center offers a number of other services to IUP students.

We offer hour-long virtual career consulting sessions; provide access to online resources for jobs, graduate schools, and internships; and conduct virtual mock interviews.

Video Programming: Check out career guides and employer tips from the CPDC!

Virtual Meeting Etiquette - Etiquette tips for working with virtual settings, such as Zoom and Skype, as well as while participating in online courses.

Navigating Etiquette Like a Pro: Manners Matter

Résumés and Cover Letters: The Basics - Do you have a résumé or cover letter that needs to be updated? Or have you never written one of these documents in your life? Regardless of where you are, this presentation, led by CPDC Associate Director Kelsey Thompson, will cover all the résumé and cover letter writing basics you need to know.

Interviewing 101- Interviewing can be intimidating, but not when you know what to expect and how to prepare. Join IUP CPDC Associate Director Kelsey Thompson as she covers the types of interviews you might encounter (there are probably more than you thought!), how to prepare and answer common interview questions, what questions you should ask, and so much more.

Job and Internship Search Strategies- If you've ever wondered the best way to search for a job or internship, how do so effectively, or just where to start, then this session is for you! Join the IUP CPDC as they share tips and tricks on how to search for both internships and full-time jobs. (Recorded session - YouTube)

Leveraging the Powerful Effects of Body Language in your Work -Body language is a powerful tool; thus, knowledge regarding body language provides insight into your daily professional and personal interactions with others. Whether you're reading a prospective employee in an interview or dealing with a challenging employee in difficult circumstances, understanding body language will allow you to operate with ease and effectiveness. YouTube session.

Applying to Graduate School: Everything You Wanted to Know- In this session, IUP CPDC team members will cover the best way to approach looking for graduate programs, and things you need to know to apply. Sometimes the process can be daunting and overwhelming, but we'll help to provide you with tips and tricks to make sure that you know exactly what you need and are prepared to excel. (Recorded session - YouTube).

Networking: What it is and How to Use it Effectively- The art of networking effectively is something that takes time, skills, and practice. Join the IUP CPDC as they debunk common networking myths (no, it's not asking for a job!) and share some helpful tips on how you can do it effectively. (Video link will be added closer to event). (Recorded session - YouTube)

Conducting a Job Search in the Midst of a Pandemic.... and Post-Pandemic- For many of us, searching for a job or an internship can be a bit daunting; and during a pandemic that's interfering with normal daily life as well as the economy, well, the job search may be even more daunting. Join us for a discussion about searching for a job during this challenging time. Remember, IUP and your Career and Professional Development Center are here to support you—our students and graduates. Six O'Clock Series event. (Recorded session - YouTube)

Creating and Using Your LinkedIn Profile- What is LinkedIn, and should I be using it? If you're asking yourself this question, then this session is for you! Or, if you're a seasoned pro, we might share some additional pointers you've not yet thought of. The IUP CPDC will break down why you should have a LinkedIn account, what to include on your account, plus the many features it has to help you connect and build a professional network. (Recorded session - YouTube).

Employer Sessions - Job search tips, current positions available, and more!

• Pennsylvania State Police (recorded session - YouTube)
• Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 (recorded session - YouTube)
• Charles County Public Schools (recorded session - YouTube)
• Northwestern Mutual (recorded session - YouTube)
• Naval Audit Service (recorded session - YouTube)
• The Learning Lamp and Ignite Education Solutions (recorded session - YouTube)
• Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services (recorded session - YouTube)
• Guardian Health Care (recorded session - YouTube)
• Seaford School District (recorded session - YouTube
• Ask an Employer: Things You've Always Wanted to Know with Jill Thomas, Enterprise Holdings (recorded session)
• Join the IUP CDPC for the next installment of their Ask an Employer: Things You've Always Wanted to Know with Clark Associates, Inc. Hear firsthand what it's like to work for one of the largest food service equipment dealers in North America, learn about opportunities they have available for current students and graduates, and get some career advice along the way. (Recorded session)
  
  
  

  PASSHE-West Virtual Recruitment Sessions: 50+ employers and graduate schools held sessions throughout the spring semester!

The PASSHE-West Virtual Recruitment Campaign is a pilot initiated by the career center teams of California University of Pennsylvania, Clarion University, Edinboro University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Slippery Rock University to create opportunities for students and employers to connect, network, and share information.

Additional details are included on Handshake, the online recruiting system used by thousands of employers. All IUP students have a free Handshake account which can be accessed through the IUP Single Sign-On System.

• Hershey Entertainment and Resorts. All business majors, hospitality, and culinary. Students must have reliable transportation to and from work, and students must provide a résumé at the time of application.
• Allegheny County Department of Human Services. Social work, criminology, psychology, sociology, human services, family and child development.
• A Change of Heart Franciscan Volunteer Program. Social work, psychology, healthcare, marketing: FT faith-based service volunteers. (Recorded session - YouTube)
• KEYS Service Corps. We accept all majors, but our positions are best suited for education and social work majors or any major where you are working with people or kids. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• APR Supply. All business majors. (Recorded session - YouTube).
• Lutheran SeniorLife. Nursing, healthcare, food service. (Recorded session - YouTube).
• Cedar Point. All majors. (Recorded session)
• Peace Corps. All majors. You can apply at the end of your junior year or beginning of your senior year; earliest departure is after graduation as most positions require a BA/BS. Additionally, we can only take those that currently hold US citizenship.
• The Academy Schools. Psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work, counseling. (Recorded session - YouTube)
• Duquesne University Graduate School. All majors. Opportunities for master's, doctorate, graduate certificates. (Recorded session - YouTube)
• Glade Run Lutheran Services. Psychology, social work, special education, education, criminology/criminal justice, Sociology, clinical mental health counseling. (Recorded session)
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All majors.
• WebFX. All majors welcome. Business, marketing, communications, computer science, software engineering, English, writing, statistics, and all related majors. GPA of 3.4 or above.
• 84 Lumber. Full-time. All majors, internships. IT majors.
• Pennsylvania Office of the Budget, Comptroller Operations. Accounting, Auditing, Business, Business Administration, Business Management and Finance. (Recorded session - YouTube)
• Family Behavioral Resources. All Human Services Majors for a FT Faith-based Service Volunteers.
• Chesterfield County, Virginia, Police Department. All majors welcome. Our department has summer, fall and spring internship opportunities. They're available to all majors.
• Fauquier County Public Schools, Virginia. All education majors, Must be eligible for a teaching license. (Recorded session - YouTube)
• IUP Graduate Studies. All majors. (recorded session - YouTube)
• Presbyterian SeniorCare Network. Health Care, Hospitality, various majors. Looking for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, personal care aides, dining services aides, cooks, housekeeping, maintenance techs, and more! Zoom session
• Transitional Care Autumn Grove Care Center. All majors welcome to attend, with special need for graduating RNs. Zoom session (Meeting ID: 866 087 331, Password Autumn) If you have questions prior the session or after it ends, please email the Human Resources Department at cstauber@transitionshealthcarellc.com or you can call 724-735-4224, ext. 118.
• Holy Family Service Corps. Secondary Ed Math/Science Teaching majors, Social Work majors. Must have interest in living in community with others for one or two years. Must be open to faith sharing. Zoom session
• ADP. All business majors - more specifically marketing and communication. Seeking Spring 2020 graduates driven to succeed with a high energy, mature personality that has the stamina to speak to a diversity of people and thoroughly enjoys it! If you're a recent college graduate, we prefer someone who has worked their way through college in a sales related position(s), was an athlete, and/or had a marketing/sales internship. Zoom session
• Commonwealth Charter Academy. Education majors in all grades and subject areas, including special education. Zoom session
• Freedom Mortgage. All majors, full-time, May 2018-May 2020 graduates only. Hiring 300+ mortgage advisors. (Recorded session - YouTube)
• Erie Bayhawks Sports. Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Advertising, Sales, Graphic Design, Operations Management, General Studies Internships only. Zoom session
• Paoletta Counseling Services. Human services, psychology, social work, special education, nursing, counseling, and social sciences. Paid bachelor's and master's level internships available. Must have completed 60 units, have experience working with children, and pass criminal background check. Zoom session
• Alleghany County Public Schools (VA). Teacher positions in Secondary Math, Secondary Science, CTE Family and Consumer Sciences, Special Education, and Elementary Education. (recorded session - YouTube)
• VIP NCCC. All majors. We represent the federal government for the NCCC and FEMA programs nationally. These provide paid training and leadership development opportunities for college students and new graduates from every US state and territory. The programs also count as relevant work experience towards federal employment applications. Must be US citizen or have permanent residency status. Must be able to pass basic federal background investigation for low level clearance. Zoom session
• Children's Behavioral Health. All human services majors. (Recorded session - YouTube)
• Pennsylvania State Police. All majors. Must have earned 60 credits. (Recorded session - YouTube).
• Amedisys Hospice of Pennsylvania. Gerontology, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Medical Related Fields. Willing to discuss with all majors. Seeking INTERNS, Must have a kind heart and interested in helping others. Zoom session
• Fairfax County Police Department. Are you ready for a challenging career in law enforcement? Consider joining the Fairfax County Police Department.
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