CENTER FOR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MaryJo Campana, Director
Kristin Laudenslager, Career and Internship Navigator
The Career Planning
process at
Lock Haven University
FIRST YEAR:
Identify Your Purpose
■ Identify your interests, values,
skills, and abilities
■ Take Introductory Level course
■ Participate in on-campus
activities, clubs and
organizations
■ Conduct informational interviews
■ Visit the Career Center to utilize
online and in house resources
■ Meet with a Faculty Advisor
■ Achieve Academically
RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
SOPHOMORE YEAR:
Create Action Plan■ Declare Major and career pathway
■ Build awareness of career trends and
future employment requirements
■ Gather data and conduct informational
interviews
■ Define internships, research, community
service, study abroad programs and
service learning that relate to career
interest
■ Meet with your Faculty Advisor
■ Schedule appointment in Career Center
■ Achieve Academically
RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
Get Involved! Peer Mentors
JUNIOR YEAR: Decision Making and Preparation■ Discover careers related to your major■ Develop your resume and cover letter■ Research graduate programs and register
for required professional exams■ Secure an internship, research,
community service, study abroad & participate in service learning opportunities
■ Meet with your Faculty Advisor■ Schedule an appointment in Career
Center■ Achieve Academically
RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
SENIOR YEAR: Finalize and Implement Your Career Choice■ Identify and Research potential
employers■ Apply to graduate school■ Design an impressive resume,
cover letter and personal statement
■ Attend career fairs■ Download Best Apps and
Websites to apply for employment
■ Leverage LHU Alumni Network
RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
ALUMNI
CAREER FAIRS
Director – MaryJo Campana
Career & Internship Navigator – Kristin Laudenslager
Administrative Assistant – Cortney Force
Lock Haven University – Main Campus - 206 Ulmer
570-484-2181