The transition from academic excellence to workplace success isn’t always straightforward. While GPA, test scores, and academic honors may open doors to interviews, employers increasingly recognize that classroom achievement doesn’t automatically translate to professional performance. This reality has created a …
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We’ve been hearing a lot from incoming Penn students – undergrads, grad students, and transfer students alike! We share your enthusiasm and we look forward to meeting and working with you in the fall!
Incoming students served by our office …
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Fadila Traore, COL ’26, North Caldwell, NJ
Working as a policy analyst for the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) office in Philadelphia was an incredibly rewarding experience that helped solidify my confidence in exploring new career paths after leaving the …
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The staff of Penn Career Services have put together a summer playlist of career related songs! Michael and Natty walk us through each track and discuss the career-related ideas they conjure up in this celebratory tenth season finale! We’ll be …
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Ibukun Oluborode, COL ’26, New Britain, CT
This summer I had the incredible opportunity to work at a social impact opportunity in the Philadelphia community. Working at a social impact startup allowed me to directly engage with local communities, building …
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