Jillian Cener (GEd ’17) is an Associate Director at Career Services working with undergraduate students, Master’s students, and alumni from the School of Engineering and Applied Science, informed by her belief in the impact of experiential learning on one’s personal and professional identities. Prior to working at Career Services, she worked as a Global Programs Manager at Penn Abroad, where she helped facilitate international study, intern, and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at Penn. Jillian holds a B.A. in Italian Studies from Ramapo College of New Jersey, an M.S.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, and is currently a student in the Ed.D. in Higher Education program at Penn GSE – Jillian moved to Philadelphia to attend Penn GSE and loved it so much she never left! Outside of her pride for Penn, she enjoys traveling, cooking and eating Italian food, reading, doing yoga (and is an RYT 200 certified yoga teacher), and exploring the city of Philadelphia.
Have you ever wanted to talk to someone in an industry of interest, but you didn’t know what to ask them? Have you wanted to connect with Penn alumni, but you’re feeling intimidated by the conversation?
Career Fairs can be a great way to interact with a number of employers in a condensed amount of time. We hope you are as excited as we are to meet with employers, network with others, and learn about internship …
Even though Pride Month may be coming to a close, Career Services is always here to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGTBQ+) students and alumni navigate their own professional development and the job search. You may find that …
It’s tough to believe that we are winding down our first semester back in person! It feels like just yesterday that first year students were moving in, the sun was shining down on Locust Walk, and we had an entire …
Have you ever networked with people outside of the U.S.? Whether you’re an international student looking to work in your home country or a domestic student looking for an adventure abroad, it’s always helpful to make connections in your industry …
It’s been cold, windy, and snowy this week in Philadelphia, and the question on everyone’s mind at Career Services is, “Is summer here yet?” Wherever in the world you find yourself this semester, you might also be wishing for longer …
