How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in a New Job

So, you landed the job. You smiled through orientation, made it through awkward intros, and now… you’re low-key panicking, thoughts racing. “Why did they hire me?” “They’re going to figure out I have no idea what I’m doing.” “I don’t …

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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Amber Abbott

Hosted by AdMed

This summer, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through networking opportunities with advanced degree …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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How a Targeted Employer List Can Simplify Your Job Search

How a Targeted Employer List Can Simplify Your Job Search

There’s a lot to keep in mind when jobs searching—between analyzing the salary offer, checking on benefits, and reviewing the location, job function, and issue areas concerned, many of us …

By Tina Anino
Tina Anino Associate Director, The College
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Yuzhang Chen

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This summer, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through networking opportunities with advanced degree …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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Looking for an International Research Job?

For U.S.-trained scientists searching for early-career research opportunities in other countries, Sonali Majumdar suggests some approaches to consider.

By Dianne Hull
Dianne Hull Senior Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Suzanna Rachimi

Hosted by Integral Molecular

This summer, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through networking opportunities with advanced …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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3 Easy Ways To Build Your Job Interview Confidence

Job interviews can stir up a lot of anxiety, but doing some low-stakes prep work can you help build comfort with the process. Check out this post from the HigherEdJobs website on great ways to prepare for employers to meet …

By Brendan Kennedy
Brendan Kennedy Associate Director, Wharton Undergrad
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How to Make a Career Switch That Actually Works for You

If you’re wondering how to make a career switch without starting over from zero, good news: Changing paths doesn’t mean scrapping everything you’ve built. It’s about recognizing the value of your current skills, experiences, and interests—and using them as a …

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From Pre-Med to Public Policy: Reflections from a CAIR Philadelphia Intern

Fadila Traore, COL ’26, North Caldwell, NJ

Working as a policy analyst for the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) office in Philadelphia was an incredibly rewarding experience that helped solidify my confidence in exploring new career paths after leaving the …

By Career Services
Career Services
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The Power of Reflection and Intentionality

Check out this post from the Carpe Careers blog published on the Inside Higher Ed website – written by PhD/postdoc career advisors for PhD students and postdocs:

By Joseph Barber
Joseph Barber Director, Graduate Career Initiatives
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