Heels or no heels? At 4’11”—fun-sized, as I like to joke—I’ve frequently sacrificed my feet to gain a few inches, especially in the office. You know the saying, “Dress for the job you want”? No matter where I’ve worked or …
Yi-An Hsieh, SEAS ’23, Anaheim, CA
This summer I worked on a research team that spans the Kamoun Lab at Penn (HUP), the Urbanowicz (URBS) lab at Cedars Sinai, and the Gragert Lab at Tulane Cancer Center. Because the team …
Have a look at the American Dental Education Association’s (ADEA) description of career paths in dentistry. Many pre-health students are surprised by the range of practice options and opportunities for advanced training.
Welcome to the start of a new academic year! The Career Services team looks forward to accompanying both new and returning students on their career journeys. Depending on your particular path, your timeline might look quite different from your peers. …
David Kedeme, COL ’25, Philadelphia, PA
As a rising sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania, getting my hands-on research was something that seemed so far off, an experience with many ups and downs.
Being a part of the Pre-Freshman Program, …
Check out this post from the Carpe Careers blog published on the Inside Higher Ed website – written by PhD/postdoc career advisors for PhD students and postdocs:
We’re so excited to welcome new and returning students to campus! We in Career Services are excited to help you on your career and pre-professional journey! Come get to know us!
While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …
Callista Dyer, COL ’23, Watsontown, PA
During my junior year, I decided to take a major detour in my studies. Transitioning from clinical psychology to visual neuroscience is a pretty intense shift, especially so late in my college career. To …
Career outcomes are one the most requested and valuable resources from our office. We collect data from our graduating students to capture not just where they are working, but what industry they’re in, the salaries they’re taking in, the timeline …