Training for the Battle Against Childhood Cancer

Mykaela Salvacion, COL ‘ 25, Tucson, Arizona

This summer, I have had the incredible opportunity of working in the Maris lab at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. From countless hours in the cell culture room to dozens of Western Blots, …

By Career Services
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What Is Upskilling?

Before you land a job, you might spend hours learning a particular set of skills to thrive in that industry and role. Once you start your first day, however, your learning should be far from over. Upskilling is when you …

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Evidence-based Strategies to Optimize MCAT Preparation

As you start thinking about medical school admissions, you will repeatedly hear that the MCAT is a marathon, not a sprint. This means that the endurance and stamina required to master this exam – physical, mental, and emotional – must be built …

By Doris Tabassum
Doris Tabassum Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Can AI Write Your Next Résumé and Cover Letter?

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:

By Joseph Barber
Joseph Barber Director, Graduate Career Initiatives
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CS Radio – Episode 178: Can I Reneg on a Job Offer?

Episode 178 – Welcome back from Spring Break! This past week, Michael and Natty dived into the topic of reneging on a job offer. While it may be tempting to back out of a commitment due to changing circumstances or …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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From Patient to Provider – My Time in the NICU/CICU at CHOP

Megan Laubacher, NUR ’24, Spencerport, NY

This summer, I had the opportunity to work on a research study with Neoneur at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Neoneur is a tele-health device that monitors infants’ respiration and sucking patterns while they …

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Tips to find time for career development in graduate school

Graduate students can reap enormous benefits from engaging continuously in career development during the course of their academic journey. If you are a graduate student, attend career-related events, network strategically, and engage in experiential learning. 

All these undertakings however require …

By Tithi Basu Mallik
Tithi Basu Mallik Associate Director, Graduate Students
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The Viroid Gene and Cell Transition

Tiana Luo, COL ’24, Fort Collins, Colorado

Ten weeks ago, I stepped into this microbiology lab with no prior wet lab experience or any even knowing how to properly use a pipette. My past experiences in research mostly involved data …

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Investment Banking Superday Tips from Penn Career Services

Investment banking recruitment for summer 2024 analyst positions is very much underway. We recognize this time can be extraordinarily stressful! Lately, our office has been receiving many questions about how to best prepare for the final part of the investment …

By Megan Chambers
Megan Chambers Associate Director, Wharton Undergrad
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Finding a Career Mentor (in Addition to an Academic One)

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:

By Joseph Barber
Joseph Barber Director, Graduate Career Initiatives
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