Salesforce Summer: Forging Futures through Strategic Partnerships and Business Development

Bonnie Li, WH ’25, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

During this past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work at Salesforce on the Strategic Partnerships and Business Development team. When I first got my offer, I was thrilled but also …

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Executive Presence Decoded: Mastering Your Corporate Persona

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the concept of being the embodiment of your organization extends beyond conventional notions. 

Amidst a backdrop of charismatic CEOs and brand personalities vying for attention in the digital sphere, embracing the role of your company’s …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Lifelong Learning Initiatives: Empowering Alumni Through Continuing Education

Learning doesn’t end with a diploma; it’s a lifelong journey that evolves with each experience and new piece of knowledge acquired. For alumni, continuing education opens doors to new opportunities, skill development, and personal growth.

There are a myriad of …

By CareerShift
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Harnessing the Power of Social Media: Alumni Outreach and Digital Networking

In our rapidly evolving digital age, social media platforms have revolutionized the way we connect, share, and engage. For educational institutions, leveraging social media for alumni outreach is not just a trend but a powerful strategy for building and maintaining …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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16+ Jobs for Philosophy Majors (No Existential Crisis Required)

If you’re pursuing a philosophy degree, you likely get many questions — and may have questions yourself — about what job you’ll have after graduation. While “philosopher” is technically an option, this major teaches skills applicable to various fields, like critical thinking,

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My experience with the Career Exploration Fellowship for PhD students

Written by:
Roseanne Dávila-Rivera (she/her) 
Ph.D. Candidate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics 
Ph.D. Professionalism Fellow 2023-2024, Career Services 

When I was in college, I used to go to the office of my Chemistry professor, Dr. Carlos R. Ruiz-Martinez, to receive advice …

By Joseph Barber
Joseph Barber Director, Graduate Career Initiatives
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CS Radio – Episode 195: Associate Director Jon Niles, Making the Most of Winter Break

Episode 195 – It’s the last episode of 2023! Jon Niles (Associate Director, Engineering) joins Michael and Natty this week to discuss his career, role at Career Services, and his family legacy in career counseling! Later, Michael and Natty discuss …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Exploring the Landscape of E-Commerce

Filip Manjevic, COL ’26, Helsingborg, Sweden

This summer, I embarked on a remarkable journey with Reforma, an e-commerce store headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. They specialize in bringing stylish furniture to the doorsteps of customers across Sweden, Norway, and Germany. As …

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Global Experiences for Pre-health Students

A global experience through Penn Abroad can strengthen and broaden your pre-professional preparation and enrich your academic experience. Check out Penn Abroad’s Global Opportunities: Pre-Health to learn about programs around the world that can develop your cultural competence, knowledge of …

By Carol Hagan
Carol Hagan Senior Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Looking Towards 2024

Best wishes from the Career Services team to all Penn students finishing up papers and final exams as we close out the 2023 year.  We wish you a restorative and relaxing winter break after a long semester!  Our hope is …

By Barbara Hewitt
Barbara Hewitt Executive Director
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