Penn State Hazleton Career Services Canvas Pride

Penn State Hazleton students can access the campus’s Career Services Canvas Pride, an online resource that includes curated resources for every stage of career development, including relevant articles and templates from Penn State and trusted external resources.

To be added to the Pride, please contact Karen Sofranko at [email protected].

Nittany Lion Careers

Nittany Lion Careers is the University’s single-system recruiting platform for all students, alumni and employers.

Nittany Lion Careers enables students to:

  • View employer profiles and apply for internships and jobs
  • Learn about career fairs
  • Connect with Penn State alumni through LionLink (professional online networking program)
  • Participate in On-Campus Interviewing (OCI). OCI is open to all Penn State students, but is only conducted through NLC at three campuses: Penn State Harrisburg (PSH), Penn State University Park (no designation), and Penn State Behrend (PSErie). Interviewing opportunities are designated with an ‘OCI’ and campus location in the position title.

Current Students

  • Log in with your Penn State user ID and password

Alumni (Job Seekers)

  • Log in to an existing account or create a new account on Nittany Lion Alumni Careers

Students and alumni may learn more about Nittany Lion Careers at University Park Career Resource Center.

Employers 

Job Posting/Company Verification Disclaimer 

Read the full disclaimer, which describes the shared responsibility among Penn State Career Services (including University Park and Commonwealth Campus career offices) and internship/job seekers in researching and identifying potential concerns about the legitimacy of employers and their respective postings. 

InterviewStream 

Use InterviewStream to practice and improve your interview skills in preparation for any internship or job interview. This resource is available for computer/webcam or tablet. 

Penn State Career Guide 

Produced by Career Services, the Penn State Career Guide offers information on an array of career-related topics including developing your career goals, resumes, cover letters, searching for a job or internship, interviewing and more.

Penn State Career Services 

The Penn State Career Services (University Park) website provides comprehensive information on career-related topics such as resumes and cover letters, interviewing, internship and job searches, and tips and resources for diverse populations. 

Career Fairs and Events

Penn State holds two large career fairs at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus each fall and spring semester. Throughout the year, Penn State Hazleton Career Services provides information on other fairs planned across the Commonwealth. Visit the Career Fairs page for dates and more information.

Alumni Career Services 

Graduates of Penn State Hazleton may meet one time with a Penn State Hazleton career counselor for basic job searching or career change advice. After that, graduates may seek assistance from Alumni Career Services housed at University Park. Alumni Career Services offers a robust array of resources tailored specifically to alumni, as well as networking and mentoring opportunities for Penn State graduates. Phone and in-person appointments are available. 

Penn State Alumni Association LinkedIn Group: This group provides an opportunity for graduates and students of Penn State to connect and stay in touch with each other. 

Resources for International Students – Office of Global Programs 

If you wish to work in the U.S., it is necessary to plan ahead. For example, it is important to understand the processes involved in applying for work authorization on your student visa. If you are unclear about the options, contact the Office of Global Programs.