Services are available to prospective students, current students, alumni, staff, faculty, and community members. We provide career exploration opportunities such as job shadowing and internship programs, part-time jobs during the school year and summers, and help with job placement as students near graduation.
Career Services strives to provide resources and information on topics such as job search strategies, resume and cover letter development, interview techniques, occupational outlook, job market trends, graduate programs, and technology impact on the job search. Additionally, Career Services organizes one or two Career Fairs for students, alumni, and the community, hosted by William Penn University.
See job descriptions and application details for these and more on the Penn Job Blog! And don’t forget the Handshake platform; search for jobs or review those posted.
See the current jobs posted in the Penn Job Blog at tinyurl.com/pennjobblog1.
Zippia is a resource site for job seekers who want to empower their career aspirations with knowledgeable data. Zippia has been featured in USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, CNBC and the NY Times, among other leading publications.
Job searching for summer, internships, or post-grad positions? Be careful of the personal information you share ahead of being offered the job and filling out paperwork or signing contracts. Legitimate employers should NOT be requiring your Social Security Number before you have officially accepted a position, and then working with their Human Resources representatives to complete required paperwork. IF you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to ask Career Services for guidance. (AND, you should not have to pay a fee to apply for a legitimate position.) BEWARE!
If you haven’t joined Handshake yet, now is the time. Not only are you able to search for jobs and internships on Handshake, but if you also complete your profile, participating employers will be able to send you job and internship opportunities based on your profile! Couldn’t be easier!! Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Grad Students, and Alumni – this platform is for YOU! As of today, there are over 3,200 employers who are approved in our system, and looking to hire Penn students. These employers have posted over 4,000 opportunities, currently in the system. And these opportunities are all over the United States. (Some employers also have jobs abroad.)
Visit the Penn Job Blog at tinyurl.com/pennjobblog1 for additional job postings, internships and career tips. Join Handshake, and even more opportunities are available! Questions? Contact the Career Services department for more information at 641-673-2173 or by email.
Brandon Brown ‘17: Brandon’s internship was, “… an amazing experience I will never forget!” Plus his internship turned into a part-time job – proof that internships can turn into so much more!
Tyler Doherty ‘18: Tyler explains his experience with Career Services: “It was reassuring – great communication from the staff. I learned a lot more and became more prepared for my future.”
Briana McRae ‘17: McRae would advise her fellow Statesmen to not let their busy schedules hinder them from looking into internship opportunities. “Many employers are willing to work with your academic and athletic schedules, Internships can lead to much more!”
Kera Kalco ‘17: “TAKE THE INTERNSHIP. Any internship. Get your foot in the door… you will get ski8lls and knowledge and confidence that you can’t get anywhere else… I don’t think you could ever regret taking an internship, but you certainly will regret not taking one.”
Debbie Stevens, M.A., Career Services Coordinator
Debbie works hand-in-hand with employers to place students in internships, as well as shadowing and job opportunities. She also provides students with job search materials and organizes career-centered events. Debbie works with current students, alumni, and the local community on their resumes, cover letters, and interview etiquette.
| Name | Office Phone | Title | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Stevens | 641-673-2173 | Coordinator of Career Services | Penn 220 |
