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.

Networking While Remote | How Professionals of Color Can Stay Connected During the Pandemic

You may have heard at least one of these sayings throughout the course of your career: “It isn’t what you know but who you know” and “Your network is your net worth.”

Ring any bells? Having access to the right …

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CS Radio – Episode 117: “The Wellness Factor”

J. Michael and A. Mylene are joined by special guests Sharon Fleshman and John Tuton to discuss the importance of wellness.

Show Notes:

Wellness @ Penn

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Whether or not to take classes pass/fail? That’s the question.

 

The decision to take courses for a grade versus pass/fail is a significant one and there may be multiple factors at play. Different circumstances will determine whether or not (and how many) P/F courses may make sense for each …

By Claire Klieger
Claire Klieger Assistant Vice President & Executive Director
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Yes, You Should Still Take Time Off Work During COVID-19—Here’s How to Make the Most of It

If you’ve been working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might feel like all of the days are running together and you don’t have a good handle on time anymore. Here’s a question for you: When’s the last time …

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A productive fall semester, wherever you are

It’s all been said – how much we have experienced and how much is changing – and will continue to change – as we experience the global pandemic of SARS-CoV-19.  As the University stated just a few short hours ago, …

By Jamie Grant
Jamie Grant Senior Associate Director, Engineering
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Career Resources

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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