Programs, Events, Resources

You come to Gettysburg for an education that will open doors to your future. We are here to make sure you have the knowledge, skills, and experiences you need to start a successful career.

We offer internship and externship opportunities, career planning and graduate school advising, job-search strategies, resume writing and interviewing workshops, and the tools to build a powerful network of professional contacts. 

Spring 2012 Programs, Workshops, & Events

The Center for Career Development has a fantastic spring schedule!  You can view  the brochure (pdf) or visit GettysburgWorks to register for any of our upcoming programs, workshops, and events.  

Spring On-Campus Recruitment

• MetLife - Financial Services Rep (full-time) and Financial Fellowship Program (Internship). Deadline: February 5.
• Next Step Advisory Group (Gettysburg, PA) - Business Development & Support Internship.  Deadline: February 6. Applications are currently being reviewed and interviews may occur on campus beginning the week of January 30.
• Sightlines - Facilities Asset Analyst. Deadline: February 8.
• Northwestern Mutual - Financial Representative. Deadline: February 21.

Apply through GettysburgWorks. You must have an approved resume in GettysburgWorks in order to apply for any positions!

Internship Highlights

• Select Medical 2012 Summer Internship Program (12 week paid internship) - Designed for rising juniors and seniors with opportuntiies in health information, human resources, accounting/finance, management and information systems.
• Penn State College of Medicine - Summer Undergraduate Research Internship - Deadline to apply is February 6.
• Campbell & Company, Inc. - Trading Internship - Deadline to apply is February 23.
• Hershey Entertainment & Resorts - Summer 2012 Finance/Accounting Internship - Deadline to apply is March 1.
• Upward Bound Tutor-Counselor Intern Program - Northfield Mount Herman School - Deadline to apply is March 1. An introduction to careers in education that provides leadership experience that is applicable to a wide variety of career paths.
• Gettysburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Marketing Internship - Deadline to apply is April 1.

View more information and opportunities in GettysburgWorks!

Spring 2012 Job & Internship Fair (on-campus)

Thursday, February 23, 11am to 3pm, CUB Ballroom

Are you looking for a summer internship or full-time job? If so, employers want to talk to you!  Professional dress attire is required and you should bring copies of your resume. To help prepare you for the job and internship fair, consider attending the job fair prep session on Wednesday, February 22 at 7p.m. (register in GettysburgWorks).  View a full list of employers (pdf).

The event is open to students from Gettysburg College, Dickinson College and Franklin & Marshall College.

Employers: We are no longer accepting new registrations at this time. If you still have an interest in participating in the Fair, please contact the Center for Career Development at (717) 337-6616 to discuss options.

Careers in Law

Thursday, February 23, 4pm, CUB 260

Hear from several alumni and guest panelists about their career paths and general career/law-related advice. Students will also get a chance to answer/discuss law-related interview questions and obtain valuable feedback from the panelists and other legal professionals during small group breakouts. The session will wrap up with an opportunity to network with all in attendance.  Please register in advance through GettysburgWorks (events and workshops tab).

Federal Government Job & Internship Bootcamp

Saturday, February 25, 11:30a.m., Bowen Auditorium
Registration is in the Science Center Lobby

Interested in working for the nation's largest employer? Then don't miss this special program. Panelists include representatives from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the State Department, National Mining Coalition, CIA and FBI, former presidential advisors, USDA, experts in International Security, the Smithsonian Associates and the Governmental Accounting Office.  You will also learn how to better navigate USAJobs and to find and apply for jobs with the Government. 

Apply for Boot Camp now!  Deadline: February 21 at midnight (students will receive confirmation by February 23).   2012 Bootcamp Application

Spring 2012 LSAT Prep Course (on-campus)
Merlin Test Prep

Wednesdays, March 21-April 25, 6-9p.m., Science Center 153
Sign up by March 1st and receive a $25 discount!
Additional price reductions may occur depending on registration numbers.

Class includes 5 three-hour classroom sessions, 1 full on-campus practice test, 2 full take-home practice tests, and unlimited email and phone access to your Instructor.  For pricing and registration information please view this handout (pdf).