Career Services is committed to supporting first generation college students throughout their career exploration and professional development process. We collaborate closely with the Office of Penn First Plus, the Greenfield Intercultural Center, PennCAP, PennKIPP and student groups including PennFirst & Collective Success to provide targeted resources and programming.
Explore our year-by-year career planning guides to help you make the most of your time at Penn and beyond!
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Effectively articulate the transferable skills you offer employers based upon your first generation experience.
Explore career paths pursued by first gen Penn grads and learn about the qualities you contribute to the workplace as a first-gen student.
Career Services has renewed our partnership with The Wardrobe (formerly Career Wardrobe)! Students in need of professional clothing are invited to connect with The Wardrobe for a FREE in-person or virtual meeting with a consultant. Click here for more info.
Connect with first gen alumni eager to share their knowledge and skills with current FGLI students through Penn FLASH. Learn more about how to create effective relationships here.
This centralized university page features campus resources and information for students who identify as first generation and/or low income.
This post is part of the Graduate Assistant Blog Series featuring advice and perspectives from graduate students working in Career Services:
Undergraduates cannot underestimate the power of the Google Search button on their job hunt. For years, high school students …
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:
Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn’t say they’re diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …
Have you ever networked with people outside of the U.S.? Whether you’re an international student looking to work in your home country or a domestic student looking for an adventure abroad, it’s always helpful to make connections in your industry …
By: David Ross, Senior Associate Director
Now that June is here, you may have started your summer experience (or will be starting soon). For those of you working this summer, here are some things to consider to make the most …
Emily Barrale 
