CS Radio – Episode 195: Associate Director Jon Niles, Making the Most of Winter Break

Episode 195 – It’s the last episode of 2023! Jon Niles (Associate Director, Engineering) joins Michael and Natty this week to discuss his career, role at Career Services, and his family legacy in career counseling! Later, Michael and Natty discuss …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Exploring the Landscape of E-Commerce

Filip Manjevic, COL ’26, Helsingborg, Sweden

This summer, I embarked on a remarkable journey with Reforma, an e-commerce store headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. They specialize in bringing stylish furniture to the doorsteps of customers across Sweden, Norway, and Germany. As …

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Career Services
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Global Experiences for Pre-health Students

A global experience through Penn Abroad can strengthen and broaden your pre-professional preparation and enrich your academic experience. Check out Penn Abroad’s Global Opportunities: Pre-Health to learn about programs around the world that can develop your cultural competence, knowledge of …

By Carol Hagan
Carol Hagan Senior Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Looking Towards 2024

Best wishes from the Career Services team to all Penn students finishing up papers and final exams as we close out the 2023 year.  We wish you a restorative and relaxing winter break after a long semester!  Our hope is …

By Barbara Hewitt
Barbara Hewitt Executive Director
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This Summer With The Partnership for Public Service

Katelynn Henics, COL ’25, Bullard, TX

This summer I had the opportunity to intern for the Partnership for Public Service on the Federal Executive Networks team (FEN). Firstly, the Partnership for Public Service is meant to help the federal government …

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Career Services
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CS Radio – Episode 194: Career Everywhere at Penn

Episode 194 – The semester is almost over! Join Michael and Natty this week as they discuss Career Everywhere – what it is, how to engage, and what resources are available. Career Services doesn’t just happen in the Career Services …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Who’s Hiring? 10 Organizations Hiring for Jobs in Direct Service

If you’re looking for a job where you’ll be able to make an impact on people and in communities, a career in direct service may be your next great move.

This month, we’re highlighting 10 organizations looking to fill direct-service …

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A Enlightening Summer at a Sustainable Beauty Startup

Ashley Lin, WH ’26, Frisco, TX

This summer I had the privilege of interning at Seadrop Skincare which is a newly launched sustainable skincare startup – as a product strategy and marketing intern. Seadrop Skincare created the first of its kind: …

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Career Services
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Demystifying the Roadblocks to Your Career Advancement

In the dynamic world of professional growth, many talented individuals ponder the elusive path to promotion. Despite dedicated efforts, the question persists: Why haven’t I secured that sought-after advancement?

This article aims to unravel the intricacies of career progression, providing …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Staying on the Job: How to Answer End-of-Year Performance Review Questions

End-of-year performance reviews are essential for career growth. They help you and your bosses identify achieved goals and the areas you need to work on to be a better employee.

Unfortunately, the process can be dreadful and sometimes intimidating. You …

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