Course Opportunity for Undergraduates Interested in American Criminal Law

Applying to law school does not require a specific major or background in legal studies.  Law schools build a cohort of individuals with diverse experiences and academic backgrounds. 

However, if you are a current undergraduate at Penn and interested in …

By Ariana Alexander
Ariana Alexander Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Mindy Kaling Can Make You Laugh, But She Also Has Career Advice for You

Never have I ever admitted, until now, how eager I am to binge the new season of a teen dramedy (I am…not a teen). But Never Have I Ever—brainchild of Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher—is too good and refreshingly weird …

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What Is Creative Thinking? Definition and Examples

Creative thinking is the ability to come up with unique, original solutions. Also known as creative problem-solving, creative thinking is a valuable and marketable soft skill in a wide variety of careers. In this guide, you’ll learn: 

Creative Thinking Definition

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Nail that first impression with FREE professional attire!

Happy August! As we round out these last few weeks of summer – and if you are in the Philadelphia area they are a very warm last few weeks of summer – we want to remind you about Penn’s partnership with The …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Senior Associate Director, The College
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Should You Be A Career Lifer?

By Antoine Tirard and Claire Harbour

The stories of three executives “lifers” who found flourishing while working in just one company.

We have been writing about radical career changes for almost five years until this question came up: What about …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Job-Search Strategies for International Students Who Didn’t Win the 2022 H-1B Lottery

In the recent H-1B visa lottery, 483,927 applications were filed for only 85,000 available visas. This means that more than 80 percent of applicants wanting an H-1B visa, which allows internationals to work in the U.S., won’t get one.

To …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Stop reading this …

I’m guessing the title caught your eye, haha.  I’ll make this quick.  For the first time this summer, I took a week away – and during that week, did NOT check my work email, Teams channels, group texts, calendar or …

By Jamie Grant
Jamie Grant Senior Associate Director, Engineering
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Ask Alexis | Should I Include Potentially Controversial Volunteer Experience On My Resume?

Dear Ask Alexis,

Over the last few years, I’ve been doing quite a bit of volunteering. I’m concerned, however, that some of my stints may be just a little controversial depending on the organization I’m applying to work for now …

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How to Spot a Bad Boss While Job Searching

During a job search, it’s easy to get caught up in focusing on all of the tangible aspects you’re looking for in your new position.

You probably have a detailed list of what you’re willing to accept and what won’t …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to Gauge Company Culture When Interviewing Remotely

You’re well into the interviewing process for a new job, and you’ve thought positively of everyone you’ve met with. The offer will be coming in any day, you feel sure, and it’s a position that’s certain to push your career …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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