Pre-health Prep: Shadowing vs. Clinical Volunteering

Many pre-health students wonder what the difference is between shadowing and clinical volunteering, as well as how much of these experiences they need before applying to professional school.  Here’s a quick take:

Shadowing is observing a medical professional at work …

By Carol Hagan
Carol Hagan Senior Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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A Growing Start-up in the A.I. Realm

This is part of a series of posts by recipients of the 2021 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You …

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Exploration of Art, Architecture, and Design

This is part of a series of posts by recipients of the 2021 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You …

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CS Radio – Episode 153: Emily Barrale, Undergraduate Outcomes by Industry and Data Visualizations

The boys are back from hiatus! The mandatory mask mandate is lifted and Michael and Natty are lifting the curtain up on the industry reports for the Class of 2021. Returning guest Emily Barrale (Data Visualizations & Analytics Manager) joins …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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CS Radio – Episode 152: Kevin Curry of FitMenCook (Live Show)

LIVE from Platt Student Performing Arts House, Michael and Natty welcome author and social media personality Kevin Curry who shares his journey into fitness and social media! Listen to Kevin’s story and hear exclusive audience Q&A from the event on …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Career Services in the News

Career Services has been in the news this week and we’re happy to share the headlines!

Career Services recognized with Penn’s Model of Excellence

We are honored that Penn has recognized our entire staff for their outstanding efforts in supporting …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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CS Radio – Episode 150: The Future of Career Services with Dr. Joseph Barber

Natty and Michael celebrate 150 episodes by welcoming the new Director of Graduate Career Initiatives, Dr. Joseph Barber, to have “blue sky” conversations about the future of Career Services.

Mentioned in this week’s episode…

Penn LinkedIN group
Career Services YouTube …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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CS Radio – Episode 148: PCA Autumn Leak on Being a Student Athlete, Consulting, and Endorsements

In the final episode of 2021, Michael and Natty sit down with PCA Autumn Leak to discuss being a student-athlete, Penn’s volleyball program, transferring skills from sports to her career path, exploring consulting, and student-athlete endorsements.

Mentioned in this week’s …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Alejandra Borda at Fifty Years

This is part of a series of posts by recipients of the 2021 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You …

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How to Overcome Perfectionism on the Job Hunt

Illustration by Marian Blair

Searching for a job can be challenging and daunting for anyone, regardless of personality or experience. But there are particular hindrances or barriers that can surface for people with perfectionistic tendencies. 

Perfectionism, or the practice of …

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