|
|
| Students |
| Employers |
| Penn State Altoona Alumni |
| Donor Information |
| Parents |
| Faculty |
| Calendar of Events |
| Useful Links |
| About Us |
| Feedback Form |
| VIDEO: Professional Dress Workshop |
| BLOG: Nicole Knab |
| BLOG: Tabytha Lyons |
|
Monday - Friday
Evening hours by appointment
|
| Search: This Site | People | Departments | Penn State |
 |
Useful Links
- Academic Internships at Penn State Altoona
- Career Exploration
- Career Planning
- Disability Resources
- Diversity Resources
- Graduate School Links
- Housing & Georgraphy
- International Resources
- Locate Job Opportunities
- Research Companies and Organizations
- Resources for Education Majors
- Resources for International Students
- Salary Information and Employment Trends
- Summer Jobs
- Web sites for older workers
Career Exploration
- http://www.educationplanner.org site providing career and college planning information; research schools
- http://www.jobprofiles.org/ - learn from people in selected careers about their background; job rewards and stresses; basic skill requirements; future challenges; and advice for entering the career field
- http://www.stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm - Occupational Outlook Handbook learn about specific careers and job duties; salary; working conditions; training and education; and job outlook
- http://www.collegeboard.com/apps/careers/index - learn about occupations; working conditions; future job outlook; related professions; and how you can best prepare now for your future career
- http://www.www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us/homeframe.asp - learn about available jobs in PA and employment services
- http://www.jobweb.com/resources/default.htm - interview and resume skills information; job outlook; salary information; college resources; career fairs; career development; majors and careers; and much more
- http://www.healthcareers.org/main/careers.htm - health career information and job outlook
- http://www.myfuture.com learn about military related careers; take a work interest inventory and personality inventory6; gain information on careers that match your Holland type; video clips on careers; financial planning and college selection
- http://www.mapping-your-future.org/ - choosing a career; establishing career goals; selecting a school; financial planning; and paying for college.
- http://www.adventuresineducation.org/highschool - developing your career goals; choosing a college; preparing for transition to college; college application information; financial aid; and finding employment
- http://mycollegeoptions.com/index.asp - provides help in choosing a major by using your identified personal interests and goals; and explore this site more to help you find the right college for you.
- http://www.khake.com/page2.html - career descriptions about various vocational and technical jobs
- http://www.dol.gov/ - US Dept. of Labor site
- http://www.careervoyages.gov/ - explore careers that are in high demand; view career videos on selected occupations
- http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm - Bureau of Labor and Statistics; provides information about various career and subject interest areas
- http://www.hbcumentor.org/Career/CareerCenter/ - Historically Black Colleges and Universities website with career information, assessments, career matching, and links to other career resources
- http://www.jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.cfm - provides guides on various careers, includes frequently asked questions about the careers, employment outlook, working conditions, etc.
- http://www.careerexplorer.net career descriptions; developing a career plan; choosing a career and degree that matches interests
- http://www.mycoolcareers.com self assessment tools; interviews with individuals in various careers; finding a college that matched degree of interest; information on financial aid
- http://www.AspiringDocs.org gain information on the medical field and if right choice for you, information on MCAT, admission process and financial aid
Career Planning
- Guide to Programs in the Health Professions
- CampusCareerCenter.com
- Career Voyages
- Careers in Psychology
- University Park's Career Services Office
- ePortfolios
- What can I do with my Penn State Altoona Major?
- Newspaper Association of America
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- American Society of Newspaper Editors
Disability Resources
- American Foundation for the Blind
- Business Leadership Network
- National Business & Disability Council
Diversity Resources
- AARP
- Advancing Women
- African American Business Directory
- Asian Professional Exchange
- The Black Collegian
- Black Voices
- DiversityInc.com
- InRoads
- Senior Job Bank
- Fortune: Diversity Leaders
- HispanicBusiness.com
- Retired Brains
- HireDiversity.com
- WorkNet
- Gay Financial Network
- Gaywork.com
- Federal Globe
- Human Rights Campaign
- Queer Resources Directory
- Progayjobs.com
- Freedom Forum Diversity Directory- prepares students of color for newspaper careers
- Hispanicareers.com
- Native Web
Graduate School Links
- All About Graduate School
- GRE website
- Dickinson's School of Law
- Doctoral Programs Meeting Designation Criteria
- Law School Resources
- GradSource.com
- Dental School Admission Test
- GradSchools.com
- Graduate Management Admission Test
- Kaplan Test Prep for Grad School
- Law School Admission Council
- Peterson's
- American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
- Medical College Admission Test
- American Psychological Association Student Info
- Pharmacy College Admission Test
- Quick Tips for Applying to Grad School in Psychology
- Ranking of Psychology Ph.D. Programs
- Veterinary College Admission Test
Locate Job Opportunities
- America's Job Bank
- Biology, Chemistry, and Sales and Marketing Searches
- Bureau of State Employment
- Career.com
- CareerBuilder
- Career Lab
- Career Magazine
- Career OneStop
- Careers in Earth Science
- Catalyst Connection Career Center
- CentralPAJobs.com
- CollegeRecruiter.com
- Craigslist.org
- Dice.com
- Employment Opportunities at EPA
- Environmental Careers Organization
- Federal Jobs
- FlipDog
- Foreign Labor Certification Data Center
- Headhunter.net
- Hot-Ads.com
- Indeed.com
- International Employment Opportunities with the United Nations
- JobDirect.com
- JobHunt.org
- Job Prospector
- JYI Science Career Center
- My Bookmarks Occupational Informational Network
- Oweb.com
- PA State Civil Service Commission
- Peace Corps
- PA Powerport
- Pennsylvania Career Link
- Pittsburgh Technology Council
- Pittsburgh Technology Council Career Center
- Pittsburgh and Region
- Social Work Job Bank
- State Civil Service Commission
- Student Jobs With The U.S. Geological Survey
- Simplyhired.com
- USAjobs.gov
- Vault.com
- Women Working
Research Companies and Organizations
- Employers who have hired Penn State Altoona graduates
- Blair County Index of Organizations and Services
- Business Week's 100 Best Small U.S. Companies
- Search Firm Directory
- Dun & Bradstreet
- Fortune 500 Companies
- Hoover's Online
- Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies
- Job Web
- Monster.com
- American Public Human Services Association
(APHSA)
- User ID - PAO5, Password - 43422
- Standard & Poor's Register of Corporations, Directors, and Executives
Resources for Education Majors
- Agent K-12
- American Association for Employment in Education
- Educational Resources Group
- K-12 Jobs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- PA-Educator
- Pennsylvania School Boards Association
- Pennsylvania State Education Association (teachers' union)
Salary Information and Employment Trends
- NACE Employment Job Outlook
- Top Entry Level Employers
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Salary Information from Recent Alumni
- Best Places to Work in PA
- U.S. Department of Labor
- Moving to a New State-Cost of Living Comparison
- Salary.com
- Salaryexpert.com
- Career Journal
- Economic Research Institute
- JobSmart Salary Info
Summer Jobs
- Everett Public Service Internship Program
- UR Study Abroad: Internships in Europe
- U.C.A.N. (University Career Action Network)
- Pittsburgh Technology Council
- CollegeRecruiter.com
- Pittsburgh and Region
- SummerJobs.com
- American Medical Student Association
- Community Service Opportunities
Web sites for older workers
- Matureservices.org
- execunet.com
- Retiredbrains.com
- Retirementjobs.com
- Seniors4hire.org
- Efinancialcareers.com
- Recruitingteachers.org
- Abcte.org/passport
- Ashhra.org
- Discovernursing.com
- Healthcareers.com
- Engcen.com
- Yourencore.com
- Engineeringjobs.com
International Resources
- Canadian Jobs
- Council on International Education & Exchange
- Electronic Embassy
- Europe's Business Directory
- Europe's Career Market
- Going Global
- International Job Center
- International Job Opportunities
- Monster Work Abroad
- United States Chamber of Commerce Abroad
- WorkingOverseas.com
- Type your Access Code in the E-mail field located in the left hand column under "LOGIN." (Access Code: 0188-b283)
- Press Enter and follow the on-line instructions. You will be asked to enter your E-mail address and choose a password.
Resources for International Students Back to the Top
Housing & Geography Back to the Top
 |
Copyright © 2005-2008, Penn State Altoona, Office of Career Services
, Director, 126 Slep Student Center 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601 Phone: (814) 949-5058 Site Index | Faculty & Staff Directory | Privacy and Legal Statements | Copyright |
