Did you know that you can customize your email digests from Career Services so that they reflect the content, jobs and industries you’re most interested in? You can change your preferences at any time and these options are open to …
Landing an interview is amazing, but how do you handle potentially uncomfortable questions? This week, J. Michael and A. Mylène cover “damage control” – addressing potential landmines in an interview such as legal issues, health issues, gaps in your resume …
On Campus Recruiting is dead! Long live On Campus Interviewing! On Campus Interviewing starts this week. Michael and Mylene talk about some changes to OCR/OCI this year and why it’s so important to place wellness above everything else. Be good …
Welcome to season five of CS Radio! There’s so much new in Career Services this year and we’re going to cover it all! Michael and Mylene are back for another year of insightful interviews and career resources. This week, we …
Once upon a time, I had a high-level job at a national magazine. I was up for a promotion to editor-in-chief and was invited to lunch with the company’s VP. He was a tall guy with legs as long as …
Consider the following scenario: you are eating lunch at work when a colleague asks whether you’ve heard about a new initiative that is being launched. The project is directly related to your scope of work, but the news is a …
Altruism is at the core of volunteerism. Whether it be caring for a cause or for others, the opportunity to have broader impact is rewarding. You might be wondering how such a selfless act can be self-serving? But can volunteering—by …
Penn alum Harold Prince (COL ’48) passed away on July 31st at age 91. Prince was a legendary theater producer and director, responsible for such classics as West Side Story, Cabaret, Company, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Evita, The …
Have you ever noticed a “pronoun line” line in a colleague’s email signature and wondered why it’s there? Then this article is for you!
A “pronoun” line might be followed by “she/her,” “he/his,” “they/them,” or other designations. It indicates how …
The job search can be stressful for anyone. You have to find a company you like offering a position you’re qualified for (and will hopefully enjoy!), and then you have to submit your application, reach out to your potential references, …