CS Radio – Episode 165: Gareth Bohn & Susan Visoskas, The Career Services Operations Team

The boys are back from break! With October underway, we have our first guests of the season! The Career Services Operations team is in-studio as Susan Visoskas (Operations Manager), and Gareth Bohn (Operations Coordinator) discuss their roles and responsibilities in …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Pathways to Purposeful Careers: The Unique Narratives of Penn’s Career Advisors

As part of an ongoing effort to explore the people that make University Life a diverse community of educators and humans, I sat down with an ordained minister, a chicken expert, a geographer, an actor, and a …

By Career Services
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10 Executive Tips for Finding More Meaning at Work

If you were to press pause and ruminate on the root of the fulfillment you feel (or don’t feel) at work, your mind probably wouldn’t wander to commuter parking perks and pizza Fridays. You’d probably ponder your purpose. 

Nearly two-thirds …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Looking for Career Tools? Read on!

Every year, Career Services partners with Penn Alumni Career Networking to bring you the Career Tools Webinar Series comprised of free webinars presented by experts in various fields. We’ve covered topics from negotiating in the job sphere to using social …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Senior Associate Director, The College
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How to Write a Resume With No Work Experience

Writing a resume when you don’t have any work experience can be daunting. How are you supposed to fill a blank page if you’ve never had a job to begin with? Luckily, not all hope is lost — even if you’ve …

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CS Radio – Episode 164: Quiet Quitting

Quiet Quitting…one of the most talked about topics right now. This week the CS Radio squad discusses what it means, how it ties into our conversation last week, and how to best handle responsibilities that are outside your job description.

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Interviewing Tips: General Tips

Interviewing for jobs and internships can be exciting, intimidating and nerve-wracking all at the same time.  Here are some suggestions to navigate the interview process effectively and make a positive impression during an interview:

Be confident, communicate clearly and remain …

By David Ross
David Ross Director, Undergraduate Career Initiatives
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CS Radio – Episode 163: Workplace and Professional Boundaries

Internships can be demanding, and you want to do your best, but how do you balance boundaries when it comes to also living your life? Join the CS Radio crew as they discuss how the rise in remote opportunities can …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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What makes an effective Resume & Cover Letter?

Overall Takeawaya good resume and cover is specific to the skills / qualifications of a particular opportunity or field.

Remember to highlight related experiences & transferable skills that you may have used in a different context. Consider things from across …

By Emily Barrale
Emily Barrale Associate Director for Data Visualization, Analysis & Reporting
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CS Radio – Episode 162: Your First In Person Interview

Interviews, Interviews, Interviews! Join the CS Radio squad as they discuss the return of IN-PERSON interviews. Michael and Natty discuss a way to approach body language, comparisons to virtual interviews, and one essential item that you might need to have …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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