Join us for this panel discussion where we invite HR/Recruiter panelists from the government sector to talk about their experiences from the other side of the table. Take the opportunity to get answers to some of your questions about resumes, interviewing, negotiating and more.

Panelists:

Elizabeth Martin, HR Specialist, (MS in Organizational Dynamics, UPenn)

John Taborn, PhD , HR Development Specialist/ Career Counselor, (MSEd in Psychological Services, UPenn, PhD, Howard University)

In this workshop, advisors from Penn Career Services will share advice and best practices for writing effective resumes for government jobs and internships. From learning about creating a “federal resume” (sort of a cross between a CV, in terms of its length and types of sections included, and a resume, in terms of the focus on skills), to approaches that will help with applications for State and City level opportunities, this session will highlight steps you can take and resources you can use when working on your materials.

Are you a graduate student or postdoc interested in learning more about a career in government? Do you want advice on how you can pursue careers in this field? Are you looking for ways to make the most of your graduate student experience to provide you with career options? Do you have questions about what it is like to work in the government at the federal, state/county, local levels? Join us for this alumni panel to learn more!

Panelists:

Naomi Adaniya, PhD, Chief Data Officer, Drug Enforcement Administration, (BS UPenn, MA and PhD The Ohio State University)

Sarah Bealer, Foreign Service Diplomatic Security Special Agent, U.S. Department of State, (BA UPenn, MA Johns Hopkins University)

Caroline D’Angelo, Deputy Sustainability Officer, U.S. Department of State, (MES, UPenn)

Sophie Hayward, Legislative and Public Affairs Director, Office of the City Administrator, City and County of San Francisco, (MSc Historic Preservation and Conservation, UPenn)

Joe Lee, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (MPA, UPenn)

Are you a graduate student interested in career options in the biosciences field?  Do you want to learn more about the recruiting lifecycle – what happens to your resume when you click submit?  When should a graduate student begin searching for a job or internship?  Join us for a Q&A session with Calico Labs’ Alaa Abdine, PhD, Senior Sourcer, R&D Talent Acquisition.  In addition to sharing the perspectives from the other side of the recruiting table, learn about how to best prepare yourself to be a solid candidate for biosciences roles. You will be able to ask questions in the chat during this interactive discussion!

Recruiters:
Alaa Abdine, PhD, Senior Sourcer, R&D Talent Acquisition, Calico Labs

Most PhD students are familiar with academic postdocs, but did you know that many pharmaceutical and biotech firms have postdoctoral programs for PhDs as well?  Join Career Services for this interactive panel with Penn alumni who are currently working as or have worked as, a postdoc in industry.  Program open to all current PhDs and postdocs served by Career Services. 

Panelists: 
Natasha Lopes Fischer, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (Cell & Molecular Biology, 2022)
Robert Norgard, PhD, Senior Scientist, Boehringer Ingelheim (Cancer Biology, 2020) 
Andrea Wong, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Merck & Co. (Immunology, 2023)

Whether you are in the first years of your academic program at Penn, or right at the end of your postdoc, there are many benefits to attending the BioSciences Career Fair on Friday, September 27th. You don’t need to be looking for an internship or full-time opportunity right now to take advantage of career fairs. As one of the smaller career fairs coordinated by Penn Career Services, there are plenty of opportunities for you to engage with the employers to explore future career options, connected with Penn alumni representing their organizations, learn what skills are valued, and also get best practices for applying for specific roles. Employers enjoy talking with students and postdocs at these events, and there is lots you can learn to help you in your future job search.

Attend this information-rich workshop to:

• Learn how to confidently navigate an in-person and virtual career fairs
• Create a compelling resume for the resume books that are shared will all employers prior to the fairs
• Get insights into the types of questions you can ask during a career fair
• Feel confident networking with representatives from the different employers
• Learn how to follow-up after the career fair

This virtual workshop is open to anyone interested in making the most of the BioSciences Career Fair. Register for fairs by following the links here: https://careerservices.upenn.edu/career-fairs/.

Workshop presented by Carney Sandoe in partnership with Penn’s Career Services

Join this session to strategically plan your academic career in teaching. Gain insights into career strategies, explore independent school specific teaching opportunities, and receive expert advice on excelling in your professional journey within education. Whether you are beginning your career or seeking advancement, we provide the resources and guidance necessary to achieve your career aspirations.  Carney Sandoe is dedicated to connecting exceptional educators with K-12 schools across the nation. Our Placement Team offers personalized support to streamline your job search process.  

Please join in this interactive alumni panel to learn more about teaching in independent schools.  Alumni with both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Penn will offer their insight into their day to day work, what it takes to be successful, and what you can do as a Penn student to best prepare for a role teaching at an independent school.

Panelists include:

Alicia DeMaio, PhD, Upper School History Teacher, Horace Mann School 

Melanie Dexter, Math Department Chair, Lawrence Academy 

Jamie Tomczuk, Upper School History Teacher, Germantown Friends School

Showcasing your teaching experience can be done in a variety of ways – encompassing mentoring as well as actual classroom experience.  Maybe your classroom experiences at Penn have been as a Teaching Assistant, or maybe you have not yet had the opportunity to teach and are interested in teaching opportunities at independent schools.  

If you are a graduate student or postdoc and want to learn more about how to talk about your teaching experience when you have not taught much (or yet!), this program is for you.  Led by Penn’s Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Innovation’s Ian Petrie, PhD.

Are you a graduate student considering a career in publishing? Then join us for this virtual discussion with Penn affiliates from across the publishing world, working at academic, trade, and popular presses. Learn how different kinds of publishers operate, how to network effectively with publishing professionals, and how to stand out to hiring managers in a competitive market. 

Panelists:

Ashley Orlando, HR Director, Hachette Book Group

Elisabeth S. Maselli, Senior Acquisitions Editor, University of Pennsylvania Press

Thomas Dursch, Chief Editor, Nature Chemical Engineering (Springer Nature Group)

Are you a graduate student considering a career in science writing or medical writing? Then join us for this virtual discussion on how to gain relevant experience now and successfully transition from academia to industry. Penn alumni who are currently working as medical or science writers will share their personal stories and insights, discuss how their academic background prepared them for a career in writing, outline the challenges they faced along the way, and offer advice for others considering this path. Topics may include networking, finding the right job opportunities, and preparing an impactful portfolio. 

Panelists include:

Catherine Bautista, Medical Writer, Lumanity

Zeenat Diwan, Associate Scientist/Medical Writer, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Devin Fisher, Science Writer, Policy, Planning, and Evaluation Branch at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Matthew Tontonoz, Editor-in-Chief, Embryo Project Encyclopedia

Are you interested in working with words for a living, but not sure where to start? Are you worried you won’t have enough experience when you graduate to be competitive on the job market? Then join us for this virtual workshop on how to gain writing, editing, and publishing experience while still a graduate student or postdoc. Learn about the student groups, programs, and offices on campus that can support your professional development; discover where to find internships and freelance opportunities; and build your confidence in your professional communication skills.