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The career services office at Pennsylvania State University is offering students advice on what to do if they are asked by prospective employers about the sex-abuse scandal. In a letter, the office says that it has not experienced cancellations of recruiting sessions, but has received questions from students about what to do if the topic comes up.
The advice is as follows: "Students may acknowledge that they are primarily concerned for the victims and also concerned for Penn State in these unsettling times. However, students should keep the focus on the job or internship for which they are applying and how they will excel in the opportunity. Students should note that they can only take personal responsibility for their individual actions. Talk about the good work accomplished at Penn State in building the skills and professional qualities in preparation for the position, and about the excitement to put those skills to work for the employer. Inform the employer or internship site that, if hired, you will reflect favorably on the employer through your good work, core values and skill obtained through our university."
