Opinion: Why everyone should work a food or retail job

I truly believe that foundational pieces of one’s work can come from working in either of these two industries. Also, we found out during the pandemic just how
important these roles and jobs are for people of ALL ages, not …

By Dustin Miller
Dustin Miller Associate Director, Engineering
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CS Radio – Episode 214: Inappropriate Interview Questiosn

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of job interviews, shining a spotlight on inappropriate questions that can catch candidates off guard. From inquiries about personal life to those that tread on sensitive topics, we discuss why these …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Michael Scaglione 

Hosted by the McNulty Leadership Program, Executive Coaching and Feedback

This fall, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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My Summer with BrainMind

Elizabeth Jia, COL & WH ’27, Princeton, NJ

This summer, I had the opportunity to be an Advanced Special Projects Intern for BrainMind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works to bridge the valley of death between promising neuroscience research and the …

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Career Services
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Wilderness First Aid and Art Education in the Cascade Mountains

Elle Hall-Holt, NUR ’26, Northfield, MN

When I arrived at Holden Village in Eastern Washington, I was not prepared for how much I would learn. My official job in the village taught me to rediscover my passion for the arts, …

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Career Services
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7 Social Skills Valued at Work and How to Improve Yours

In today’s job market, technical qualifications alone aren’t enough to guarantee success. Employers are looking for people who can communicate well and handle conflicts smoothly. That’s where strong social skills really come in.

Social skills are the abilities that allow …

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How to Choose a Career That’s Right for You—Even If You Have No Idea (Yet)

Figuring out how to choose a career can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure where to start. Not everyone knows what they want to do from a young age, and with so many paths to consider, it’s easy to get …

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Summer with Pinnacle Healthcare

Jacky Zheng, COL ’25, Blue Bell, PA

Over eleven weeks, I have spent my time with Pinnacle Healthcare Staffing, a startup that seeks to bridge the current nursing staffing shortage with improved employer support. Within the company, my role was …

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Career Services
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Supporting Diverse Founders: My Summer at Harlem Capital

Alivia Jiang, WH ’26, Corning, NY

This summer, I had the opportunity to work in venture capital at Harlem Capital, a fund specifically focused on investing in diverse and underrepresented founders. When thinking about how I wanted to spend my …

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Career Services
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Preparing to Teach: Learn more about teaching in independent schools

Join Penn’s Career Services for our Career Insights Series for a week of programs focused on exploring more about teaching in independent schools (where state teaching certification is not required!)

Over three engaging programs, participants will first hear from Carney …

By Dianne Hull
Dianne Hull Senior Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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