Career Services for Alumni

Career Services for Alumni

Graduate Survey

A Shout-out to our grads! Where are you!?

Congratulations on your graduation! We want to know more about your plans as you begin life after Penn State. Please take a few minutes to complete a very brief survey at the link below to let us know if you're entering the job market, continuing your education, or doing something else! By answering these questions, you'll help to enhance the experiences of current and future Penn Staters.

Fall 2017 Post-Grad Survey

Alumni Career Services

The Penn State Alumni Career Services Office provides career and life management assistance to more than 631,000 Penn State alumni in the country and around the world. Using a variety of tools, including individual counseling, networking events, and webinars, counselors in Alumni Career Services assist graduates of all ages in determining career paths, planning job searches, and developing ways to network with other Penn State alumni.

We also offer programs and services for companies that want to hire Penn State alumni as well as connect with students who are interested in networking with Penn State alumni.

New Alumni Users

Alumni who have never held a Nittany Lion Alumni Career Network (NLACN) account should go to the NLACN registration page to set up an account. You will receive a confirmation email once your account has been approved by an Alumni Career Services staff member. The process usually takes two to three business days. 

Registered Alumni

Alumni who have previously registered for the NLACN can continue to use the account established as an undergraduate. Go to the NLACN login page, and choose the "Forgot Password" tab. Once you enter your Penn State undergraduate email address, a password for the NLACN will be emailed to you. Please remember to update your email address since your "@psu.edu" email address will expire six months after you graduate.

On-campus Interviewing

Alumni are able to add On-Campus Interviewing to their Nittany Lion Alumni Career Network. To access this feature or for more information, visit OCI for Alumni.

Employers

Employers seeking Penn State alumni with experience should log in or register with Nittany Lion Alumni Career Network to post jobs and view resumes of Penn State alumni.

Job Searching

Develop effective strategies to launch and manage a strategic job search.

  • Online posting and job board
  • On-campus interviews
  • Networking programs and events
  • Personal job search plan development and coaching

Networking

It's who you know and who knows you! A diverse array of tools from high touch to high tech allow alumni to make connections, build relationships, and gain the inside stories from other alumni.

Changing Careers or Reentering the Job Market

We offer tailored services to meet the unique needs of those who are considering a change of career, returning to or leaving the marketplace, entering graduate school, or adapting a career path before and during retirement.

Although the Office of Alumni Career Services is located at Penn State University Park, services are available to all Penn State alumni, regardless of location. Events are held in geographically dispersed locations as well as online. Individual appointments and workshops are conducted by phone and in person, and small fees are associated with some services.

For more information, please contact Penn State Alumni Career Services at alumnicareeradvice@sa.psu.edu, or call 814-865-LINK .