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COVID-19 Career Advice, FAQs, & Resources

We know that the coronavirus pandemic has changed the career and internship landscape for many. In response, Penn Career Services created this community designed to centralize information, resources and advice during these uncertain times.

COVID-Related FAQs

We know that there are a lot of questions during these times. Here are the answers to the most common ones we receive.

Our Services During COVID

In this extraordinary time, Career Services is committed to serving our students, postdocs and alumni.

Searching During COVID-19

See slides from this virtual workshop.

Guide to Remote Work

Learn more about to search for and adapt to remote work opportunities in this guide.

Quick Questions from Quarantine

Have a quick question you’d like to ask? Pose it on Instagram each Tuesday and we’ll answer it same day via Instastories!

Employer’s Guide to Remote Internships

In this guide, we offer employers 7 simple tips (and additional resources) to create meaningful summer internships remotely.

Inflation: What You Need to Know

Published on November 2, 2023

Inflation. It is hard to avoid, impossible to run from, and seems to be seeping into our thoughts on a more frequent basis. Inflation is simply defined as the rate of increase in prices over a set period. What causes …

By Laura Brasch
Laura Brasch Associate Director, The College
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9 Steps To Recession-Proof Your Career In 2023

Published on February 16, 2023

We’ve all seen the headlines: record inflation, rising interest rates, tumbling stocks, and looming recession. With talk of hiring freezes and layoffs, employees are anxious about what could happen to their careers in this troubled economy.  

The concerns are justified. …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Perseverance in Reaching Your Career Goals

Published on June 17, 2021

As the world begins to emerge from the COVID pandemic and we begin to see glimmers of normalcy around the bend, any student or recent graduate is thinking about their short- and long-term professional and career goals.  All of us …

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

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is an online training library that provides access to tutorials covering a wide selection of topics. Course offerings include …

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Vault Guides

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LinkedIn Learning

Managing Anxiety in the Workplace

Taught by Srini Pillay
We all get anxious every now and then. But what should you do if your anxiety begins to disrupt your…

Nano Tips To Improve Adaptability and Flexibility with Lorraine K. Lee

Taught by Lorraine K. Lee
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, keynote…
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Email
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Penn Career Services
3935 Walnut Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Service Hours

Monday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-5pm