Students can use the Career Closets at PennWest Clarion & California

Students who need to make a great first impression at a job interview, internship opportunity, student-teaching assignment and more can go wardrobe shopping on campus. Be confident in your look and find the appropriate wear for your career field at …

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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PennWest Tutoring Information

Tutoring will take place in the following locations:

PennWest Campus
Location
PennWest California
110 Noss Hall
PennWest Clarion
312 Becht Hall
PennWest Clarion – Venango
124 Suhr Library and Learning Commons
PennWest Clarion – Somerset
Student Lounge
PennWest Edinboro
255 Baron-Forness Library*
PennWest …

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Navigating the Question: “What Are You Going to Do with That Major?”

The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and of course, a series of questions from relatives around the dinner table. For many college students or recent graduates, one common question takes center stage: “What are you going to …

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Do what you love- Hailey Fry spends summer getting creative experience via Internship

https://www.pennwest.edu/news/do-what-you-love

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Skills Employers Seek on a Resume

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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How to Write an Interview Thank You Email [Tips + Examples ]

A successful job interview doesn’t end when you walk out of the room. Learn why a post-interview thank-you email is an extra step that goes a long way.

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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How to Answer the “tell me about yourself” question

How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”

Focus on your professional life and use the the present-past-future formula:

Let’s see what that means and how to structure your answer.

Present: describe where you’re currently at with your career

Start by …

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Common Interview Questions (Tips + Sample Answers)

Need to prepare for an interview quickly? Read this blog from Big Interview that includes common questions and sample answers.

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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How to research salaries

1. Research the standard pay for a similar role in your location.

This is pretty straightforward, you can do this through glassdoor, google, or industry-specific communities in your area (e.g. LA Marketers, Paris Growth Hackers, Denver Agile Developers, etc.).

2. …

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Smart Questions to Ask at the End of Any Job Interview

Asking smart questions at the end of an interview can really make it or break it for you — it will show you’re eager, engaged, and genuinely curious. 

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Interview Prep: Job Interview Tips from Big Interview

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Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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Follow Up Email for Job Applications

Sending your resume into the job search ether—and hearing nothing—can be disheartening. But you don’t have to sit on pins and needles waiting for a response. If you’ve applied for a job and haven’t heard from the hiring manager in …

By Christina Moreschi
Christina Moreschi Director of Career Events and Outreach
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