Student Application Process

This job aid provides instructions on how Penn State students can apply for part-time, full-time, posted graduate assistantships/fellowships, and work study opportunities at Penn State for the first time. If you are a current student employee, please follow the internal application process instead.

Accessing the Career Site

1. Navigate to the Penn State Human Resources Career page.
2. Under the Penn State Employee & Penn State Student Employment section, select the Go to Workday button.
3. On the Workday homepage, click Menu in the upper left corner and select the Student Openings app.
   
   Note: Former student workers may see the Career Hub. Do NOT select the Career Hub -- the application process will error out for students not currently employed at the University.
4. On the Student Openings page, be sure the Career Opportunities tab is selected. Select one of the available options under Student Jobs to see the postings for that job type.
   
5. The Student Career site will load. Use the filters in the left navigation menu to help narrow your results by applying the checkboxes for the type of job(s) you are seeking. These filters will automatically update the list of positions. If you do not add filters, you will see ALL positions.
   
6. To view a detailed posting, click on the Position Title to view the position details page. If you are interested in the position, click the Apply button.
   
7. On the Quick Apply tab, you can upload your resume or CV. Drop your files into the drop area or click Select files. This step is optional. If you’d rather enter your information manually, you can skip this step.
8. Click Next.

My Experience

Note: If you uploaded your resume in the Quick Apply tab, the information on the My Experience page will prepopulate. Review the information that populates for accuracy.

1. Enter your first Work Experience. To add additional job history entries, click the Add button.
2. Enter your Education history. To add additional education entries, click the Add button.
3. Enter your Skills, if desired, by typing each skill separated by comma.
4. Add your Languages, if desired, by clicking the Add button. If you add a language, you must select your proficiency from the drop-down menus for each of the skills.
5. Upload your Resume/CV/Cover Letter/Additional Documents, if desired, by dropping your files in the drop area or clicking Select files.
6. Click Next.

Application Questions

1. Respond to each of the required application questions by using the corresponding drop-down menus.
2. Click Next.

Review

1. Review your completed application. If any information is incorrect, click Back to make changes.
2. Click Submit.