Are you considering a career change or exploring new fields as you pursue your master’s?  Attend this session to identify transferable skills and opportunities that align with your goals. We’ll showcase how the Beyond Graduate School platform can assist as you research industries, uncover career paths, and learn from professionals who have successfully pivoted.

Get ready to make the most of Career Services’ spring career fairs with this practical preparation session. Learn how to research employers, craft a compelling introduction, and plan your approach to networking at the event. Leave with tips and strategies to confidently connect with recruiters and maximize your opportunities. 

Join us for this fast-paced workshop to learn more about creating a professional brand on LinkedIn that highlights your key skills and experiences, and then explore effective ways of using LinkedIn to connect with the Penn network to position yourself more effectively for internship and job opportunities. Get tips on how you can create an active engagement strategy of posts, shares, and likes, that supports your career next steps.  

This session will guide master’s students through the internship search process, from identifying opportunities to crafting tailored applications. Learn how to research employers, leverage resources like Career Services platforms, and develop a proactive search strategy.  

Penn graduate students and postdocs are highly accomplished individuals, often with numerous awards, honors, publications, leadership positions, or other academic achievements to their name. But employers make hiring decisions based on skills and impact, not classroom achievement. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively articulate your accomplishments from both academic and extracurricular experiences. We’ll discuss strategies for highlighting skills, outcomes, and impact in resumes, cover letters, and interviews, ensuring that your qualifications are well aligned with employers’ expectations.  

Join this workshop to discover how graduate students and postdocs can use AI tools to enhance your job and internship search while preserving your authentic professional voice. Learn practical strategies for using AI to research career opportunities, refine application materials, and prepare for interviews – including when to step back and let your own insights lead. Walk away with tips for integrating AI ethically and strategically into your career next steps, ensuring your unique experiences remain at the center of your professional narrative. 

Considering pursuing an additional graduate degree? This session will guide you through the application process, including researching programs, preparing materials, and articulating your goals and motivations. Gain practical tips to navigate applications confidently and make informed decisions about your next academic step and learn more about how Career Services can help you along the way. 

Learn how to craft compelling resumes and cover letters tailored specifically for internship applications. This session will cover how to highlight relevant skills and experiences, tailor documents to different roles, and make a strong impression on recruiters. Leave with practical tips and strategies to create application materials that stand out. 

Internships are an excellent way to gain professional experience while you’re still a student. But competition for internships is fiercer than ever, and some career paths don’t offer formal internship opportunities. So, how else can you professionalize and begin building marketable skills? Join us for this workshop on other ways to gain professional experience as a graduate student or postdoc. Learn about the student groups, experiential learning programs, and offices on campus that can support your professional development; discover where to find contract work or volunteer opportunities; and build your confidence in your transferable skills. 

Join us for a drop-in LinkedIn Lab and resume review session designed for graduate students and postdocs. Bring your laptop and stop by anytime during this two-hour event to get personalized feedback and make real-time updates to your resume and LinkedIn profile. Whether you’re gearing up for a job search or simply want to strengthen your professional presence, this hands-on session will help you level up on the spot. 

Are you a STEM PhD student or postdoc interested in exploring career options in the biosciences field?  Join us to learn more about working in various career fields as panelists share their career journeys and insight.  They will discuss the skills and experiences that helped them succeed, as well as strategies for entering and advancing in these fields.

Panelists:

Yi-Yen Chen, PhD in Developmental Biology, Max Planck Institute University of Tübingen, Associate Director Penn Center for Innovation, https://www.linkedin.com/in/yi-yen-chen/

Abigail DiVito Evans, Penn PhD ’23 in Biology, Patent Agent at Riverside Law LLP, https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigaildivitoevans/

Jacqueline Valeri, BSE and MSE Penn ’18, PhD in Biological Engineering MIT, Senior Data Scientist at Moderna, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinevaleri/

Explore careers in sustainability-focused roles through insights from alumni and industry professionals. Panelists will share their career journeys, day-to-day responsibilities, and strategies for entering and succeeding in the field. Gain practical advice, industry perspectives, and tips for building a career that makes an impact. 

Panelists include:

Tanvi GS (Master of Environmental Studies, ’23), Sustainability Analyst, Trimble

Tiffany Luo (Master of City Planning, ’24), Resilience Planner, Arcadis

Diana Swindler (Master of Environmental Studies, ’20), Co-Founder, Antela, LLC