What Autistic Employees Actually Want Their Coworkers to Know and Do

I learned the art of instant personality change early in my career. As a bookstore manager in my early 20s, I would morph from a quiet loner-with-a-book into an outgoing, social person-in-charge each time I walked through the glass doors …

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From the Director’s Desk: Making the Most of Office Retreats

Summer can be a popular time for office retreats in some industries.  Retreats are a great opportunity to assess the previous year and plan ahead for the future.  Here are a few tips to make the most of your office …

By David Ross
David Ross Director, Undergraduate Career Initiatives
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Amruthesh Thirumalaiswamy (Hosted by Center for Teaching and Learning)

In the spring of 2022, 34 PhD students from a range of academic disciplines at Penn participated virtually in Career Services’ PhD Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF) program, where they were matched with a host organization to learn about different careers …

By Jacob Myers
Jacob Myers 2021-2022 PhD Professional Development Fellow, Career Exploration Fellowship Program
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How to Spot a Bad Boss While Job Searching

During a job search, it’s easy to get caught up in focusing on all of the tangible aspects you’re looking for in your new position.

You probably have a detailed list of what you’re willing to accept and what won’t …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Miriam Doepner (Hosted by Merck – Quantitative Biosciences)

In the spring of 2022, 34 PhD students from a range of academic disciplines at Penn participated virtually in Career Services’ PhD Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF) program, where they were matched with a host organization to learn about different careers …

By Jacob Myers
Jacob Myers 2021-2022 PhD Professional Development Fellow, Career Exploration Fellowship Program
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Tayeba Batool (Hosted by Penn Libraries – Museum)

In the spring of 2022, 34 PhD students from a range of academic disciplines at Penn participated virtually in Career Services’ PhD Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF) program, where they were matched with a host organization to learn about different careers …

By Jacob Myers
Jacob Myers 2021-2022 PhD Professional Development Fellow, Career Exploration Fellowship Program
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How to Gauge Company Culture When Interviewing Remotely

You’re well into the interviewing process for a new job, and you’ve thought positively of everyone you’ve met with. The offer will be coming in any day, you feel sure, and it’s a position that’s certain to push your career …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Nicole Marie Robles Matos (Hosted by The Franklin Institute)

In the spring of 2022, 34 PhD students from a range of academic disciplines at Penn participated virtually in Career Services’ PhD Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF) program, where they were matched with a host organization to learn about different careers …

By Jacob Myers
Jacob Myers 2021-2022 PhD Professional Development Fellow, Career Exploration Fellowship Program
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So you didn’t land a summer internship or summer job, here’s what you should do instead

With any job or internship application, there’s the chance that you may not get an offer for the position. The reasons can vary, and sometimes it can come down to not being the right person for the job. Those looking …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Nikhil Dharan (Hosted by Bucks County Community College)

In the spring of 2022, 34 PhD students from a range of academic disciplines at Penn participated virtually in Career Services’ PhD Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF) program, where they were matched with a host organization to learn about different careers …

By Jacob Myers
Jacob Myers 2021-2022 PhD Professional Development Fellow, Career Exploration Fellowship Program
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