The Lost Art of Thank You Notes
It may seem old-fashioned to write a thank you note by hand, but showing gratitude never goes out of style. It’s a rarity to see…
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Dress to Impress
Whether you’re heading to an interview, career fair, a networking event or starting a new internship, understanding the difference between business casual and business professional…
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Class is in Session: First Impressions
First impressions that people have of you are important to how your relationship with them plays out. While not every first impression is perfect, trying…
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VALLEY’s Guide On Dressing For The Workplace
It’s time to blow a kiss goodbye to your favorite sweats and say hello to the fashion of the working world (yes, that oversized hoodie…
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Which Manicure is Right for You?
If you thought the only option you’d be offered at your next trip to the nail salon was a simple manicure with regular polish, think…
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Adding to Your Summer 2020 Resume
Summer for a college student typically involves internships and summer jobs. This summer is a little different. With COVID-19, a lot of summer internships and…
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Rock Your LinkedIn Profile
Whether you are not on LinkedIn or your current profile needs a facelift, developing your strong professional brand online is an integral aspect of a…
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National Women’s Month: Honoring Penn State Female Alums
March is National Women’s Month, a time to celebrate women of the past and present for the accomplishments and contributions they have made to their…
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Summer In the City: What I Learned From My NYC Experience
I had no idea what to expect when it came to spending my summer in the hustle and bustle of New York City. I had…
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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…
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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…
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Cold Emailing 101
September is here, the leaves are falling, the weather is changing and the seniors are preparing to graduate. As graduation season approaches for those who…
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From Daylongs to Day Jobs: How to Shop for Your Internship on a Budget
Whether you have already locked down an internship or are still making the rounds for interviews, you might need to update your closet this summer….
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Real World Through the Eyes of an Intern
Valley believes having an internship truly taught us these things….
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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.
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PSU Career Services: Here To Help You!
Are you a student in need of some guidance regarding resumes, career counseling or recruiting? Penn State Career Services provides exceptional services for students, including…
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Q&A with The Intern Queen: Staying in Touch with Your Summer Internship Boss
Just because you’re summer internship has ended, it doesn’t mean your relationship with your boss should, too.
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The Summer of an Intern as Told by “The Office”
Internships are great but, as with all things, there are definitely a few downsides to having one. Here is what having a summer internship feels like as told by the beloved TV show, The Office.
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Give Your Professional Look a Twist
We all like to show off our personal flair but sometimes it seems we have to choose between being professional and fashionable. Valley is here to let you know that there is a way to kick butt at a job interview and look great while doing it.
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