March 11, 2021
What is imposter syndrome? If you’ve never heard this term or experienced it, consider yourself lucky, but you may have experienced it without even realizing it. Imposter syndrome, perhaps at universities such as Penn, are not entirely uncommon. Anecdotally, it’s …
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Esther Ra
Esther Ra
Associate Director, Nursing/Education/Social Work
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October 16, 2020
Preparing for the Dreaded Panel Interview*Recently, the topic of panel interviewing has come up frequently in my advising sessions. Below are some thoughts and resources I have compiled.
Preparing for the Dreaded Panel Interview
After you’ve landed the coveted interview, and passed the initial screening, …
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Esther Ra
Esther Ra
Associate Director, Nursing/Education/Social Work
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May 26, 2020
Interviewing: Answers for “Do You Have Any Questions for Us?” During Covid-19by Dr. Esther H. Ra
Often interviewees will forget that an interview is ultimately a two-way street. As much as an employer is taking a deeper look at your skill sets and experience during an interview, as the interviewee, it …
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Esther Ra
Esther Ra
Associate Director, Nursing/Education/Social Work
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November 7, 2019
Tips for International Students: Revamping Your ResumeFor international students that have newly arrived here from overseas, congratulations on finishing up your first semester here at Penn. I’m sure it was no small feat to prepare to leave your home for a long duration on your own, …
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Esther Ra
Esther Ra
Associate Director, Nursing/Education/Social Work
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September 6, 2019
Penn Resources for Graduate Students with FamiliesLast semester, a graduate student who I had advised asked as she was leaving, if I knew any information about parenting resources for graduate students on Penn campus. As I spoke to the student, it occurred to me that in …
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Esther Ra
Esther Ra
Associate Director, Nursing/Education/Social Work
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