Pre-Grad Events Fall 2025

Pre-Grad Week Fall 2025

It is that time of the year again! With many graduate school application deadlines approaching at the end of fall, we have put together a series of virtual events to help you with the process. Even …

By Doris Tabassum
Doris Tabassum Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Cienna Davis

Hosted by Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Penn (GSWS)

This summer, 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 …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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AI Isn’t Just for Techies Anymore — Here’s How to Keep Up

There was a time when artificial intelligence (AI) was the domain of software engineers and data scientists. Not anymore. Today, AI is influencing every industry and every role, from HR and education to marketing, healthcare, and finance.

Even if you …

By CareerShift
Job hunting & career management solutions
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What Workplace Benefits Do Employees Actually Care About and Use?

The perks war in modern workplaces is fierce. Unlimited PTO, kombucha on tap, pet insurance – on the surface, it seems companies will try anything to keep employees happy. But peel back the glossy benefits brochures, and you’ll find something …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Why Executive Burnout Often Looks Like Peak Success

Most people think burnout looks obvious. They picture someone slumped over their desk, unable to keep up, or someone calling in sick all the time. But the truth is, executive burnout often looks like success, at least on the outside.

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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No Work Experience? Here’s What to Highlight Instead

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

How am I supposed to get a job when I don’t have anything to put on my resume?

It’s a common concern for college students and recent grads. If …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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A Guide to Building Positive and Productive Workplace Relationships

Think about some of your best moments at work—the times when you’ve felt most fulfilled, most proud of your accomplishments, most happy. It can be at any job—not necessarily your current one.

Chances are, you’re thinking not just about what …

By Tina Anino
Tina Anino Associate Director, The College
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What’s In Store at Career Services for Fall 2025?

As I walked across campus this morning, it was evident that the hustle and bustle of the new year is upon us. I always love the energy of new beginnings at the start of a semester. The Career Services team …

By Barbara Hewitt
Barbara Hewitt Executive Director
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Qinglin Bian

Hosted by Education at Penn Engineering

This summer, 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 through networking opportunities …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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Working at Home with a Pet

Do you work from home with pets? Let us know your best tips for staying productive—while showing your pet love—in the comments!

Some things in life we all know to be true; for example, having a pet at home makes …

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