Penny Loretto
Experience
Penny Loretto was a writer for The Balance Careers covering the topic of internships for over eight years. Articles included developing effective resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters as well how to find people to give good references. Articles on internships abroad and internships for special populations helped readers locate specific resources for targeted populations. Interviewing techniques as well as how to be a successful intern were also covered.
Loretto is currently the Associate Director in the Career Development Center at a Skidmore College, a small liberal arts college. She has her own career counseling practice, Career Choice, where she works with adults in career transition. She conducts career planning workshops including researching career options, job search strategies, and resume development.
Loretto is recognized as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (L.M.H.C.) with the state of New York, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a Master Career Counselor (MCC), and a Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC).
She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the National Career Development Association (NCDA), the National Employment Counseling Association (NECA) and the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE).
Education
Loretto has a B.S. in business, with a concentration in human resources management from Empire State College (SUNY) in Saratoga Springs, New York. She also earned a Master's degree in education, with a concentration in counseling from The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY.
About The Balance Careers and Dotdash
The Balance Careers makes navigating your career easy. It is home to experts who provide clear, practical advice on job searching, resume writing, salary negotiations, and other career planning topics. Whether you're looking to find a new job, advance at your current position, or explore new paths, The Balance Careers will help you take your career to the next level.
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