The PennWest California Career Network
Network Your Way To Career Success.
Make more informed career choices and develop your career goals by joining the PennWest California Career Network Group on LinkedIn. Access to the group is free and available to PennWest California alumni, current students, faculty and staff, and employers.
The PennWest California Career Network for Current Students
Are you ready to supercharge your career search? With the PennWest California Career Network you can:
- Find job and internship opportunities.
- Connect with alumni and employers to get advice.
- Learn about the personal career experiences of PennWest California alumni.
- Explore companies in your field and get insights from employers.
New to LinkedIn?
To join the PennWest California Career Network Group, you first need to create a profile on LinkedIn, then search for and join the group "PennWest California Career Network." Once you are on the PennWest California Career Network page, be sure to join the industry-related subgroups that relate most to your career field by clicking on the "More" link, then click on "Subgroups."
Here are some tips for creating an effective LinkedIn profile:
- Use proper capitalization rules when entering your name.
- Your title (the phrase that appears under your name) can be anything you want. Use it as an opportunity to brand yourself. Perhaps consider something like "aspiring legal professional" or "engineering student seeking an internship."
- Don't know what to put under work history? We promise you have something to say here! Include volunteer work, extracurricular activities, internships, college jobs, freelance work, etc.
- If you need help with any aspect of your profile, schedule an appointment with a PennWest California career coach!
The PennWest California Career Network for Alumni and Employers
As an employer or PennWest California alumni, the PennWest California Career Network is a great way to:
- Connect with motivated students and build your talent pipeline.
- Build relationships with colleagues and peers in the PennWest California network.
- Offer career advice to students interested in your career field and organization.
- Share your career experiences with PennWest California students and alumni.
- Provide information about career opportunities, internships and job openings.
- Hire a PennWest California cooperative education student or an intern.
- Keep in touch with the PennWest California Career Services staff.