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Career Planning : Career Planning & Exploration
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Alumni Career Services is available for alums looking for a new job, thinking about changing careers or going on to graduate school, those transitioning out of the work place, and with other carrer-related issues. New college graduates can begin using Alumni Career Services three months after their graduation date.

Services overview:

• Individual counseling
• Job board  
• LionLink networking program 
• Print- and Web-based career resources
• Regional events and programs 
• Specialized workshops including Alumni CareerShape and Alumni JOBSearch

Alumni CareerShape
Penn State alumni unhappy or frustrated in their careers can get help from the comfort of their own homes.

The Alumni CareerShape Webinar is an online learning program for alumni that runs for eight sessions. The Web-based seminar will help alumni looking to make a career change learn what matters most to them in their work life while developing attainable career goals and new or more focused career direction.

In addition to these 60-minute, real-time Web presentations, Alumni CareerShape will also include career planning materials, online assessments and interpretations, and a one-on-one session with an Alumni Career Services career counselor.

The fee for the eight-session Alumni CareerShape program is $135 for Penn State Alumni Association members and $170 for non-members. To learn more about Alumni CareerShape or to register, visit www.alumni.psu.edu/career/events or e-mail AlumniCareerAdvice@sa.psu.edu.

Alumni JOBSearch
Searching for a new job can be challenging. Penn State alumni can gain the tools they need through this four-session online program.

Alumni JOBSearch will include information on résumé writing, interviewing, and networking. During the four sessions alumni will explore the tools necessary to find a new job in the current job market.

The fee for the four-session Alumni JOBSearch program is free  for Penn State Alumni Association members and $75 for non-members. To learn more about Alumni JOBSearch or to register, visit www.alumni.psu.edu/career/events or e-mail AlumniCareerAdvice@sa.psu.edu.