Penn Funding for Arts & Entertainment Internships – Applications Open Now!

The start of the spring season is a ripe time for arts internships, apprenticeships and other opportunities to be posted in Handshake and across the web. New jobs are being posted every week in our Fine Arts, Performing Arts & …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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How to Rest Well—and Give Your Brain a Real Break

Most of us know that rest is more than just taking a break—but we often find it hard to put into practice. In a world where work deadlines and personal responsibilities often compete for attention, knowing how to rest …

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What is career cushioning?

If you have spent any time on LinkedIn or TikTok in the last couple of years, you have probably bumped into the phrase career cushioning. It sounds soft and harmless, like something you would do with pillows. In a way, …

By College Recruiter
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The Hardest Part of Getting a Job

The hardest part of getting a job? Oh, well it has to be finding something I like! Nope. Well then it has to be nailing the interview and demonstrating I am the right candidate! Wrong again. The hardest part of …

By Dustin Miller
Dustin Miller Associate Director, The College
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CS Radio – Episode 243: Winter Break Coffee Chats and More!

The entire CS Radio family has gathered for the holidays! Michael, Natty, Dustin and Lorna reflect on the past year and discuss the best ways to spend winter break on your job search while still having restful downtime. Also, Lorna …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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8 high paying career paths for psychology majors

For psychology majors who are getting close to graduation, the big question about what comes next is usually more complicated than simply matching a major to a job title. There is the pull of doing meaningful work, and there is …

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You met every requirement. So why didn’t you get the job?

When I talk with early-career job seekers—or really, job seekers at any stage—the same question comes up again and again: “Why was I rejected when I’m clearly qualified?” I get it. I’ve sat on both sides of the hiring desk. …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Redefining Civic Engagement with United Chinese Americans

Celina Liang, COL ’26, Morgantown, WV

This summer, I had the privilege of serving as Youth Program Coordinator with United Chinese Americans (UCA), the largest national nonprofit dedicated to empowering Chinese American youth and strengthening cross-cultural understanding. Based in Washington, …

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Career Services
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The Revenge of the Liberal Arts (Career Everywhere Podcast)

A recent Career Everywhere podcast discusses the power of a liberal arts degree in today’s world.

For the past 25 years, tech has been the universal key to opportunity, where “learn to code” felt like solid and practical career advice. …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Senior Associate Director, The College
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Cultivating Gratitude and Carrying It Into Your Career

There is much research on the connection between gratitude and well-being. While gratitude can co-exist with concerns and disappointments regarding your career plans, it can also disrupt a spiral of negative thoughts that could interfere with your progress. Here are …

By Sharon Fleshman
Sharon Fleshman Senior Associate Director, Nursing, Education, Social Policy & Practice
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