Re-Imagining the Economics of Media

Paolo Fornasini, Master of Business Administration, 2023

In today’s crowded arena of digital products, from news sites to productivity platforms, the question of monetization weighs heavily on the minds of the companies behind them. Traditional wisdom leans towards the subscription …

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Identifying Red Flags: A Guide to Avoiding Fraudulent Job Offers

As we coast through September and really dig our heels into this school year, many of us (like me!) may be thinking back wistfully to summer vacations on the beach. However, just like a red flag on the shoreline warns …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Senior Associate Director, The College
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Welcome to Fall 2023 from Career Services!

Welcome to the Fall 2023 semester! I always love the start of the academic year with the hustle and bustle of Locust Walk and a whole new semester of ideas to explore and experiences to pursue.

Amid all of this …

By Barbara Hewitt
Barbara Hewitt Executive Director
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A summer in web3 for impact

Alejandra Borda, WH ’23, Lima, Peru

This year, the Career Services Summer Funding allowed me to dive fully into the potential of using web3 and blockchain technologies to generate positive change. I was first able to connect with any early …

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Empowering the Finances of Filipino Youth: From Idea to Venture

Liz Sunga, COL ’24, Manila, Philippines

The cliches go on: no man is an island, Rome wasn’t built in a day, success is best when its shared… and this summer, these cliches became a reality for me. I’ve always admired …

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A Summer in VC

Maika Pereira, WH ’23, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

This summer I was able to intern at a Brazilian Venture Capital firm where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the fast-paced and innovative worlds of VC and Tech. …

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CFA vs. CPA: What’s the Difference?

A CFA (chartered financial analyst) is a finance professional who analyzes companies’ financial data and stock prices to make meaningful predictions about future performance. CPAs (certified public accountants) are often responsible for compiling the financial data CFAs then analyze. Choosing …

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Integrity in Investing

Dante Cruz, WH ’25, Carrollton, Kentucky

The summer experience that is available to First-Generation Low-Income students is one of a lifetime. A chance to get a serious experience that will be the staple of your resume that will bring major …

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What Is Upskilling?

Before you land a job, you might spend hours learning a particular set of skills to thrive in that industry and role. Once you start your first day, however, your learning should be far from over. Upskilling is when you …

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Investment Banking Superday Tips from Penn Career Services

Investment banking recruitment for summer 2024 analyst positions is very much underway. We recognize this time can be extraordinarily stressful! Lately, our office has been receiving many questions about how to best prepare for the final part of the investment …

By Megan Chambers
Megan Chambers Associate Director, Wharton Undergrad
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