Unpaid Internships: Are They Worth It?
Your dream internship company wants you as an intern this summer. There’s one caveat: it’s an unpaid internship. Now comes the time to decide if this opportunity is worth the inevitable empty wallet.
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Meet VALLEY’s 2018 Entertainment Section Opener: Catherine Rivera-Chardon
Catherine Rivera Chardon’s love affair with all things entertainment began when she was just a young girl growing up in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico. “My…
Creating an Online Portfolio
Regardless of what kind of career you are pursuing, setting up an online presence is essential to not only show people yourself, but also to…
Seven Ways to Treat Yo’ Self This Summer
Jobs, internships, summer classes and a plethora of other responsibilities can make having a relaxing summer seem impossible. But don’t fret because VALLEY came up with…
Hot Summer Opportunities: Job Edition
Most college students feel pressured to build their résumés and get the perfect ‘real-world’ experience when summertime comes around. To many, this use of time…
Tanner Rex: ADD Inspires His Creative Mind
For Tanner Rex, a State College native and Penn State senior, crafting a video from outline to production is more than a creative hobby. Although he…
Your Guide to the COMM Career Fair
As many communications students know, career fairs can be stressful because they happen so late in the spring semester. For most other colleges, recruiting takes…
Maximize Your Winter Break with an Informational Interview
Between celebrating the holidays, catching up with friends, visiting with your family and ringing in the New Year, Winter Break comes and goes by in…
Meet Valley’s Fall 2017 Fashion Section Opener: Kelly Forsyth
“She was wearing voluminous—and enviable—wide-leg pants paired with a bohemian styled crop top, adorned with a chunky, beaded necklace and a scrunchie in her hair.”
Internships: What to Do While You Wait
Yes, waiting to hear back from internships is a long, stressful road, but distracting yourself in other productive ways will help the time go by and may even lead to a new internship that you didn’t even know existed.
Your Essential Cover Letter Guide
With internship and job-hunting season upon us, you need to get your cover letter in tip-top shape. So, here are a few tips on how to do so.
Tips for a Head-Turning Resume
With these quick and easy edits to your resume, you’ll be landing your dream internship in no time.
How to Use LinkedIn to Land an Internship with your Dream Company
Whether you are looking for a last minute internship for the summer or are planning ahead, Valley is here to help you stay on track.
Attention NYC Interns: The Pros and Cons of Different NYC Housing Options
Once you finally land that internship, finding a safe and convenient place to live in the city may be even more difficult.
Social Media vs. Your Dream Job
If you’re applying for internships or a job after graduation, maybe it’s time to revamp your social media profiles. The way you display yourself to the public is extremely important and when you’re employed, you’re a representation of your company as well.
Internship Insight: The Nittany Network
To many, you are familiar with the saying, “Where you go to school for your undergraduate doesn’t really matter.” Oh, but it does.
Perfecting Your Cover Letter One Step At A Time
With spring semester coming to a close soon, it is now crunch time for sending in those in internship applications. The process might be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.
The Royal Treatment: A Night with Intern Queen Lauren Berger
“You’re going to get rejected for the rest of your life. Get. Over. It.” 102 Thomas filled with silence and nervous laughter after Intern Queen Lauren Berger delivered this harsh but motivational reality to students at her presentation Monday evening. She quickly followed up with the saving grace to the scary truth.
Career Prep with Royalty: Intern Queen Lauren Berger to Speak with Penn State Students
Navigating the intimidating waters of internship searches and career building can be a daunting task for everyone. Between cover letters, resumes and interviewing, it can be hard to get a head start and have a competitive edge. But have no fear, InternQueen.com’s CEO and Founder Lauren Berger has got you covered. Berger has teamed up with Ford for the Ford College Ambassador Challenge to provide college students with the tools necessary to become driving forces in the job market.