Looking for a list of good skills to put on a resume with no experience? Yes, it exists. When writing a resume for your first job, finding the best tools to show employers what you have to offer can make …
Uncategorized
As someone who’s been on both sides of an interview, I’ve heard a lot of things that were better left unsaid. I’m sure the speaker meant well (usually), but nerves just got in the way (guilty as charged!). But sometimes …
If you’re considering heading to law school after undergrad, you may be wondering what it means, exactly, to be a pre-law student. Rather than a rigid and prescriptive academic pathway, being pre-law can be considered a “state of mind” that …
One of the most critical aspects of the application process is self-marketing. Simply put, this is when you describe your professional strengths to someone. It can happen on your resume, your cover letter, during your interview, and in a variety …
If you are a sophomore interested in investment banking, then chances are that at this moment you find yourself managing midterms as well as the banking recruitment process. It can be a lot, so I recently asked one of Penn …
In the realm of expertise, taking pride in one’s work is a natural inclination.
The years of dedication and study have sculpted a niche, positioning professionals as adept specialists. Yet, as any career trajectory unfolds, change becomes an inherent facet, …
Are you a pre-law student who is in the process of applying to law school, but not sure how get started with compiling your school list?
Digging deeper into individual law schools’ websites is a good start, but it can …
The term “first-generation” can bring up mixed feelings. As can be the case with many labels, it can feel more marginalizing than empowering. “If I was admitted to Penn through the same process as my peers, why should an aspect …
What mistakes are you afraid to make in your job search? See if any of them are included in the following post.
Halloween is the perfect memory-jogger for all things scary. But during the job search, job seekers are too …
Recently, I have been speaking to a lot of students about networking. Networking has many components and layers that make it difficult to unpack and break down into tangible steps. One of those complications is that networking looks different depending …
