How to Overcome Perfectionism on the Job Hunt

Illustration by Marian Blair

Searching for a job can be challenging and daunting for anyone, regardless of personality or experience. But there are particular hindrances or barriers that can surface for people with perfectionistic tendencies. 

Perfectionism, or the practice of …

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CS Radio – Episode 145: Changing Your Email in Handshake, Summer Survey and Outcome Reports, Virtual Government Career Fair

Natty and Michael dive into the CS Radio grab-bag to discuss changing your personal email in Handshake, the fastest way to get seen in Career Services, the importance of filling out your summer survey, and upcoming career fairs.

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By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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In the Data Room

This is part of a series of posts by recipients of the 2021 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You …

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First Gen Fireside Chat: Medical Insights with Perelman SOM student & MedLegs Podcast host, Michaela K. Hitchner

In celebration of First Gen Week at Penn, Career Services is highlighting experiences, perspectives and advice from first gen professionals in various career fields.

Learn about life in the medical field through a conversation with Perelman SOM student & MedLegs …

By Ariana Alexander
Ariana Alexander Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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First Gen Fireside Chat: Banking Insights with Ana Barxha CAS ‘17

In celebration of First Gen Week at Penn, Career Services is highlighting experiences, perspectives and advice from first gen professionals in various career fields.

Ready to explore the world of banking and finance? Join us for a Fireside Chat Zoom …

By Ariana Alexander
Ariana Alexander Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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The Secret Circuits of Sleep

This is part of a series of posts by recipients of the 2021 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You …

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Career Services
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First Gen Fireside Chat: Education Insights with Teach for America, William Okarfo-Smart and Bernard Alexander

In celebration of First Gen Week at Penn, Career Services is highlighting experiences, perspectives and advice from first gen professionals in various career fields.

Ready to make an impact in the lives of others?  Join us for a Fireside Chat …

By Ariana Alexander
Ariana Alexander Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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First Lab Experience

This is part of a series of posts by recipients of the 2021 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You …

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First Gen Fireside Chat: Consulting Insights with ZS Associates, Heidi Lee CAS ’19 and David Thai CAS ’18

In celebration of First Gen Week at Penn, Career Services is highlighting experiences, perspectives and advice from first gen professionals in various career fields.

Want to understand life at a consulting firm? Join us for a Fireside Chat Zoom Conversation …

By Ariana Alexander
Ariana Alexander Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Getting Immersed in Healthcare

This is part of a series of posts by recipients of the 2021 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You …

By Career Services
Career Services
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