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Every
year, Penn State student-athletes uphold the
traditions of excellence that have stood at our
institution for many years, both athletically
and academically. Becoming a Nittany Lion means
that you become part of that storied tradition.
As an Academic Counselor, it is my privilege
to assist student-athletes in developing valuable
skills that will transfer from college and athletics
to life and future challenges.
In addition to working individually with 5 varsity teams, I also coordinate the Career Development Program, and am actively involved in campus diversity enhancement. Outside the office, I enjoy walking, yoga, traveling, and my 2 cats – Mesha and Sammy.
svb9@psu.edu
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Home >
Working for Success > Career
Development
This
Program offers a variety of services to aid student-athletes in making
decisions regarding their choice of major, resumé and cover
letter writing, career planning, and gaining professional employment.
These specialized services include:
• Individual
Career Counseling
• Student-Athlete Career Development Handbook
• Student-Athlete Resumé Book
• Penn State Alumni Student-Athlete Network
• Job Search Assistance
• Graduate and Professional School Advice/Preparation
• Career Resource Library
Individual
Counseling
Individual meetings with the MASCSA Career Development Coordinator for
advice on and assistance with resumé and cover letter writing,
interviewing skills, graduate and professional school applications, job
search strategies, and other related career planning and placement issues.
Student-Athlete
Career Development Handbook
This handbook was designed to help student-athletes understand and navigate
the career development process so they can make informed choices after
gathering self-information (values, skills, and interests), academic information,
and occupational information. It serves as a resource guide to help you
identify where you are in the career development process and how you can
get help to continue the process.
Student-Athlete
Resumé Book
Student-athletes interested in obtaining related work experience through
an internship or a full-time position can submit their resumés
for inclusion in the Resumé Book. The Resumé Book
is sent to companies and organizations that recruit Penn State students
for internships and full-time positions.
In
order for resumés to be included in the Resumé
Book, all interested student-athletes should submit their completed resumés
to 301 MBNA Career Services Center by the second week of October each fall semester.
Penn
State Alumni Student-Athlete Network
Database of alumni student-athletes available to talk with current and
former student-athletes for advice and information on work in their respective
profession, necessary course work, resumé and cover letter
writing, job search strategies, interviewing tips, internships, and entry-level
job opportunities.
Job
Search Assistance
Companies/organizations will traditionally contact the MASCSA Career Development
Coordinator to assist them in identifying student-athletes for internship
and entry-level job opportunities. Graduate and Professional School Advice/Preparation
The Career Development Coordinator provides advice and direction for preparing
for and taking MCAT, LSAT, GRE, and GMAT exams. Assistance with completing
applications and essays as well as referrals to respective offices and
staff on campus is also available.
For
additional information about MASCSA contact Shawna Bowyer at 865-0407 or email
at svb9@psu.edu
Also
try visting Penn State Career
Services.
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