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Decoding Diversity Statements for International PhDs

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Published on November 23, 2021

Check out this post from the Carpe Careers blog published on the Inside Higher Ed website – written by PhD/postdoc career advisors for PhD students and postdocs:

By Joseph Barber

How to Overcome Perfectionism on the Job Hunt

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Published on November 16, 2021

Illustration by Marian Blair

Searching for a job can be challenging and daunting for anyone, regardless of personality or experience. But there are particular hindrances or barriers that can surface for people with perfectionistic tendencies.

Perfectionism, or the practice of …

First Gen Fireside Chat: Education Insights with Teach for America, William Okarfo-Smart and Bernard Alexander

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Published on November 10, 2021

In celebration of First Gen Week at Penn, Career Services is highlighting experiences, perspectives and advice from first gen professionals in various career fields.

Ready to make an impact in the lives of others? Join us for a Fireside Chat …

By Ariana Alexander

Celebrate First Gen Week at Penn with First Gen Fireside Chats Nov 9th, 10th and 12th, 2021

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Published on November 8, 2021

Connect. Learn. Explore.

Curious about a career in consulting? Contemplating a pivot into the legal field? Trying to understand the best way your skills would fit into media? Gain industry insights by learning from the experiences of others. Join …

By Ariana Alexander

Professional Presentation | How to Build and Share Your Story

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Published on November 4, 2021

Photo by Prostock-studio

Professional presentation—how you choose to build and share your professional story—is a major factor that can shape your career in the social-impact sector. Whether you are exploring pathways for growth at your current organization or seeking new …

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni served by our office.  Handshake uses …

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EdSurge offers news articles, research reports, and a job board.
EdTech Index provides a list of EdTech products indexed by …

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Employer with Dedicated “Early Career Programs” for New GradsShare This: Share Employer with Dedicated “Early Career Programs” for New Grads on FacebookShare Employer with Dedicated “Early Career Programs” for New Grads on LinkedInShare Employer with Dedicated “Early Career Programs” for New Grads on X
Not All Organizations Offer Internships or Hire New Grads
In this resource, please find a regularly updated externally managed list …

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From designing your experiments to advancing your career, Nature Masterclasses offer on-demand courses that cover the whole research cycle.
The Nature …

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Forage – Virtual Job Simulations & TrainingsShare This: Share Forage – Virtual Job Simulations & Trainings on FacebookShare Forage – Virtual Job Simulations & Trainings on LinkedInShare Forage – Virtual Job Simulations & Trainings on X
Forage invented the virtual work experience. We give any student, from any diverse starting point in the world, the chance …

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Free Professional Headshots in the Career Services Photo BoothShare This: Share Free Professional Headshots in the Career Services Photo Booth on FacebookShare Free Professional Headshots in the Career Services Photo Booth on LinkedInShare Free Professional Headshots in the Career Services Photo Booth on X
Students, postdocs, alumni, faculty and staff are all invited to use the Professional Photo Booth in Career Services! Open during …

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Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Second Edition on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Education Jobs, Second Edition on X
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career …
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											A comprehensive resource for students and job seekers looking for career advice, job postings, company reviews from employees, and rankings of the best companies and industry employers.facebookinstagramlinkedintwitter

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Vault Guide to Foreign Languages and Studies Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Foreign Languages and Studies Jobs, Second Edition on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Foreign Languages and Studies Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Foreign Languages and Studies Jobs, Second Edition on X
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Career Guide to Education, Third EditionShare This: Share Vault Career Guide to Education, Third Edition on FacebookShare Vault Career Guide to Education, Third Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Career Guide to Education, Third Edition on X
Nearly one in four Americans is an enrolled student at any given time. As a result of this great demand …

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