My Transformative Summer Internship as a Frontend Software Engineer

Claire Xu, SEAS Masters in Electrical Engineering, 2024

This summer, I embarked on a transformative journey as a front-end software engineer during my internship. Armed with a toolkit comprising HTML, CSS, and TypeScript, I embarked on a mission to craft …

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Navigating Job/Internship Offers: Weighing Your Options

Navigating the world of internships and full-time job offers can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for students who may be doing this for the first time. While it’s exhilarating to receive that coveted job offer, especially if you’ve been …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Senior Associate Director, The College
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More Than Just Research 

Chelsea Wu, GSE Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies Human Development, 2023

As the summer sun sets on the past few months, I find myself immersed in a multitude of emotions and experiences that have collectively transformed my perception of what a …

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CS Radio – Episode 196: Preparing for Spring Career Fairs

Episode 196 – Welcome back! Join Michael and Natty for the first episode of the new semester as they discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming Career Fairs! Be sure to download the Handshake app as you navigate …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Summer Internship 2023 – A Journey of Learning – Unlearning – Relearning 

Yen (Zoe) Nguyen, GSE Master’s in Learning Science and Technology, 2023

Arriving at Penn GSE after five years of work as an apprentice teacher and curriculum developer in Vietnam, my anticipation for enriching my knowledge and expanding my perspective as …

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How graduate students can best use AI in job searches

Check out this post from the Carpe Careers blog published on the Inside Higher Ed website – written by graduate student/postdoc career advisors specifically for the graduate students and postdoc population:

By Joseph Barber
Joseph Barber Director, Graduate Career Initiatives
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My Summer at Mentorz

Graise Zhou, SEAS Masters in Computer and Information Technology, 2024

I was given the assignment of building a chatbot prototype while working as an AI Development Intern at Mentorz, a developing social network for mentorship. This chatbot’s main objective was …

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Jobs With the Highest Satisfaction in 2024

When exploring career paths, knowing the jobs with the highest satisfaction can help you define and set your personal career goals. You can then tailor your career preparation toward the roles that are most likely to be fulfilling for you.

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My Summer at ReGoods

Lisa Friedmann, SEAS Masters in Computer and Information Technology, 2023

As my internship at ReGoods comes to an end, I find myself reflecting on a journey that has deepened my passion for sustainability, circular economy, and software engineering. Working with …

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Executive Presence Decoded: Mastering Your Corporate Persona

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the concept of being the embodiment of your organization extends beyond conventional notions. 

Amidst a backdrop of charismatic CEOs and brand personalities vying for attention in the digital sphere, embracing the role of your company’s …

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