Episode 9: Alternative Summer Plans Penn State Career Conversations

As the semester draws to a close, we’ll be discussing on this episode some options for alternative summer plans. Over the past year, a number of students have had internships taken away or drastically altered because of the pandemic. If you weren’t able to land the position you really wanted this summer, what are some things you can be doing that would look good on a resume? To discuss this topic, I’m joined by Emily Livingston, Talent Coordinator at WebFX in Harrisburg. As you’ll learn from our conversation, there are plenty of options for you if you find yourself in this position. Emily discusses projects, trainings, job shadowing, as well as how to properly convey these experiences on a resume or in an interview. We had a great conversation that I think will leave you with some great, actionable takeaways if this is the route you choose to take during your break. This will be our last episode of the semester, and I think it will serve as a fitting end as we head into the summer.