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2024 Spring Career Week

February 12th – 17th

Monday, February 12th

Career Navigation Fair: Chart Your Course to Career Success

Career Navigation Fair: Chart Your Course to Career Success is a dynamic and interactive event designed exclusively for students like you who are ready to conquer the world of opportunities at career fairs. Engage in this enlightening workshop to gain valuable insights on resume building, effective networking, and interview preparation, ensuring you stand out at the career fair.

Time: 2:30PM – 3:30 PM EST

Location: 1151 and Virtual-Harrisburg Campus

*This session will be recorded for later viewing.

Harrisburg Young Professionals Collaboration: Professional Development: Multi-Directional Leadership

The HYP Economic Development Committee will be partnering with Harrisburg University Career Services & Experiential Learning during Spring 2024 Career Week and featured guest speaker Una Martone, CEO of Leadership Harrisburg Area to host the first Professional Development event of the year on Multi-Directional Leadership.
 
Are you comfortable in your own leadership? Do you feel equally as effective leading in a peer setting as you do leading up? Are you supported in leading upwards when most companies and organizations exist in a top-down, hierarchical structure? Join Harrisburg Young Professionals in a conversation with Leadership Harrisburg Area’s President & CEO, Una Martone, at the next event in the Professional Development Series to explore multi-directional leadership and gain viable tools to influence and inspire within your organizational culture and beyond.
 
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30 pm EST
 
Location: 1151

Tuesday, February 13th

Recruiter in Residence-Philadelphia Campus

Are you looking to kickstart your career, connect with industry professionals, and explore exciting internship and job opportunities? Look no further! Join us for an exclusive Recruiter in Residence event at the Harrisburg University-Philadelphia Campus, designed specifically to help you take the next step in your professional journey.

Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM

Location: Café Area-Philadelphia Campus

Financial Aid-Paying Back Student Loans- Collaboration event with Financial Aid

Navigating Student Loan Repayment for Seniors-This workshop is designed specifically for seniors who are about to embark on their post-graduation journey. This workshop will empower you with the knowledge, strategies, and tools necessary to successfully manage and pay off your student loans, ensuring a smoother transition into the next phase of your life.

Time: 2:00 PM– 3:00 PM

Location: 1151 and Virtual-Harrisburg Campus
*This session will be recorded for later viewing.

Wednesday, February 14th

Fall in Love with Your Career-Speed Networking

Do you want to explore your career options and build valuable connections. You won’t want to miss the Fall in Love with Your Career Speed Networking event, an exciting and dynamic opportunity for students like you to explore the pathway to your future! Picture speed dating, but for career connections! Hear what these professionals have loved during their career and share some things you would love to have as you begin your career. You’ll have the chance to engage in quick, focused conversations with professionals from a wide range of industries. It’s a fast-paced and fun way to make meaningful connections.

Time: 2:30PM – 3:30 PM EST

Location: 1151-Harrrisburg Campus

Polished Professional Dress-Career Closet Open Hours

Do you have interview attire or professional dress? If not, please visit our HU Career Closet! As you get ready for the STEM Career Fair, the closet will be open to any student or alumni who would like to take any articles of professional clothes so you can dress to impress for upcoming networking opportunities with employers. If you cannot make it during this time, schedule an appointment on Handshake, that way you are ready to go for the Career Fair!

Time: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM EST

Location: Career Closet-Career Services & Experiential Learning Suite-Strawberry Square

Thursday, February 15th

STEM Career Fair

We are excited to host the Spring 2024 STEM Career Fair. We will be collaborating and intending to host employers on the Harrisburg campus. Register today to attend the STEM Career Fair! Stay tuned for a complete list of Employers attending and the Academic programs they are representing. Professional dress encouraged but not required.

Time: 1:00PM – 3:00 PM

Location: 12th Floor Open Area-Harrisburg Campus

Friday, February 16th

Pints & Projects-Alumni Event  

Join us for an exciting and engaging evening at Pints and Projects, an event that combines the best of both worlds: networking and creativity, all while enjoying some delicious pints and connecting with fellow students, graduate students, alumni, and industry professionals. This is your opportunity to expand your professional network, fostering valuable connections for your future.

Time: 4:00pm-6:00 pm EST

Location: Zeroday Brewing Company

Saturday, February 17th

Graduate Executive-ISO Visa Information Collaboration

Career Services & Experiential Learning professionals and the International Student Office will host an information session to answer any questions about visa Information.

Time: 12:00-1:00 pm EST

Location: 1151 and Virtual Harrisburg Campus

*This session will be recorded for later viewing.

Services Throughout the Week

Virtual Resume Reviews

Virtual Resume Reviews will be available throughout the week through email. Please email your resume to Careerservices@harrisburgu.edu requesting a review!