Celina Liang, COL ’26, Morgantown, WV

This summer, I had the privilege of serving as Youth Program Coordinator with United Chinese Americans (UCA), the largest national nonprofit dedicated to empowering Chinese American youth and strengthening cross-cultural understanding. Based in Washington, …

A recent Career Everywhere podcast discusses the power of a liberal arts degree in today’s world.

For the past 25 years, tech has been the universal key to opportunity, where “learn to code” felt like solid and practical career advice. …

There is much research on the connection between gratitude and well-being. While gratitude can co-exist with concerns and disappointments regarding your career plans, it can also disrupt a spiral of negative thoughts that could interfere with your progress. Here are …

On this week’s CS Radio, Michael asks Natty about what “hot topics” he’s been hearing in student appointments, and both reflect on what the Career Services staff have been discussing around the office. Topics covered include early recruiting, GRIP applications, …

Edwin Lapp, COL ’28, Philadelphia, PA

This summer, thanks to the support I received from UPenn’s Career Services, I’ve had the opportunity to work full time at the Nationalities Service Center (NSC) here in Philadelphia as part of their Youth …

Penn Career Services is excited to announce the 2026 PhD Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF) – a unique opportunity for doctoral students to explore diverse career pathways outside of academia. This program allows you to receive one-on-one mentorship from advanced-degree professionals working in industry, non-profits, and other sectors, providing valuable networking opportunities to help you …

Starting a new job is a big decision — the environment you join can shape your motivation, stress levels, and overall well-being. That’s why it’s crucial to understand a company’s culture before saying yes to an offer. While employers often highlight …

Michael and Natty welcome College senior Mtab Habib, one of our Peer Career Advisors, about her experiences as a first gen student.

Mtab Habib (she/her/hers) is currently a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Health and Societies, …

Kehinde Adeaga, COL ’26, Trenton, NJ

This summer has been an informative one career wise. As a rising senior, I have come to a point in time where I need to seriously think about what to do next. At the …