Career Services
Prepare for what's next
Whether 测辞耻鈥檙别 exploring majors, building your r茅sum茅, practicing interviews, or planning a job search, Career Services can support you. We serve all current students and 杏吧原创 alumni.
Get Career-Ready
We can help you:
- Discover majors and career options that fit your strengths
- Create or refine r茅sum茅s, cover letters, and portfolios
- Practice for interviews with mock sessions
- Build your LinkedIn profile and professional network
- Find part-time jobs, work-study roles, internships, and full-time opportunities
Career Tools & Exploration
Focus庐 2: Explore majors & careers
Choosing a major can be tricky and it all begins with a first step. With Focus 2庐, you can match your personal characteristics with potential career options.
Complete five assessments on the Focus 2庐 website and receieve a list of relevant occupations and majors. Dig into the details, consider the possibilities, and save your favorites!
First-Time Users
Create an account with the access code Pioneer.
College Central庐 Network (CCN)
Find jobs/internships, work-study openings, create r茅sum茅s/portfolios, and access career resources. All 杏吧原创 students are pre-registered before thier first semester.
Activate your account
- Go to the 杏吧原创 Career Center on CCN via the link below.
- Click Activate Your Account under the Sign In button.
- Select I am a Student from the dropdown menu.
- Enter your 7-digit 杏吧原创 ID (no 鈥渂鈥�) and my杏吧原创 email and set a password.
- Active your account and finish your profile.
One-on-One Career Appointments
Book a personalized session focused on your goals.
- For Focus庐 2 and career & major exploration, with Amy Gallagher.
- For resume review, cover letter review and job search help, email Morgan Rizzardi.
| Appointment Type | What You'll Get |
|---|---|
| Career & Major Exploration | Match your interests to careers with Focus庐 2 and |
| R茅sum茅 & Cover Letter Review | Start from scratch or fine-tune your documents. |
| Interview Coaching | Practice common questions, get feedback, and build confidence. |
| Portfolio Help | Plan, build, and review print or digital portfolios. |
| Job & Internship Search | Learn search strategies, application tips, and timelines. |
| LinkedIn & Networking | Optimize your profile and grow connections. |
Note: Bring a draft cover letter or r茅sum茅 for the best results. If you need an accessible format or accommodation for an appointment, workshop, or document, contact Career Services at 724-287-8711, ext. 8606.
Career Preparation Resources
Research majors & careers
- 杏吧原创 Programs 鈥� Explore career and transfer pathways across 杏吧原创.
- 鈥� Trends, salaries, and job projections in Pennsylvania.
- 鈥� Tasks, knowledge, and skills for specific occupations.
- 鈥� Education, outlook, and work environment.
- 鈥� Company reviews, salaries, and interview tips.
Meet the Career Services Team
We are here to support you on your career path!
| Amy Gallagher Academic Advising Coordinator |
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Morgan Rizzardi |
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