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Hire Big10+ institutions offer virtual career fair for students on April 14

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Students seeking a full-time, internship, or co-op position will have the chance to virtually network with organizations during the Hire Big10+ Virtual Career Fair on April 14.

The Hire Big 10+ Consortium is a network of dedicated career services professionals from the Big Ten schools, as well as DePaul University, University of Chicago, and University of Notre Dame.

This annual event, scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST, connects students with organizations seeking to fill positions online via chat or video conferencing. Anyone interested in participating can learn more and register for the career fair at https://hirebig10.vfairs.com/.

Navigating a virtual event can be a unique experience so students should prepare accordingly.

Career counselors are available for virtual appointments to help answer career questions, review resumes or Linkedin profiles, or help students research organizations. Appointments are available during business hours and can be scheduled using Nittany Lion Careers.

Online resources like virtual mock interviews or InterviewStream can help students practice interviewing remotely from the comfort of home. Career information, access to resources, and more can be found on the Career Services website at studentaffairs.psu.edu/career.

Last Updated April 2, 2020