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This fall, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests …
Elizabeth Jia, COL & WH ’27, Princeton, NJ
This summer, I had the opportunity to be an Advanced Special Projects Intern for BrainMind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to bridge the valley of death between promising neuroscience research and the …
Elle Hall-Holt, NUR ’26, Northfield, MN
When I arrived at Holden Village in Eastern Washington, I was not prepared for how much I would learn. My official job in the village taught me to rediscover my passion for the arts, …
In today’s job market, technical qualifications alone aren’t enough to guarantee success. Employers are looking for people who can communicate well and handle conflicts smoothly. That’s where strong social skills really come in.
Social skills are the abilities that allow …
Figuring out how to choose a career can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to start. Not everyone knows what they want to do from a young age, and with so many paths to consider, it’s easy to get …
Jacky Zheng, COL ’25, Blue Bell, PA
Over eleven weeks, I have spent my time with Pinnacle Healthcare Staffing, a startup that seeks to bridge the current nursing staffing shortage with improved employer support. Within the company, my role was …
Alivia Jiang, WH ’26, Corning, NY
This summer, I had the opportunity to work in venture capital at Harlem Capital, a fund specifically focused on investing in diverse and underrepresented founders. When thinking about how I wanted to spend my …
Join Penn’s Career Services for our Career Insights Series for a week of programs focused on exploring more about teaching in independent schools (where state teaching certification is not required!)
Over three engaging programs, participants will first hear from Carney …
Hey pre-meds! You know that you have to take anatomy in medical school, but have you ever paused to ponder what goes into the making of a pre-med student and a successful medical school applicant?
Many of our pre-med students …
Are you recruiting this semester? Well, in this must-listen episode of Career Services, we dive into the biggest interview pitfalls that could cost you your dream job—and how to dodge them like a pro! We delve into the common mistakes …
