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How to Answer: ‘Tell Me About Yourself’

Interviews often begin with one question that sets the tone for everything that follows. In fact, 93% of hiring managers ask candidates “Tell me about yourself”, making it the most common interview question.

That means your answer is not just …

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Is It OK to Ask About Layoffs During an Interview? Yes—Here’s How

The job market can be unpredictable, and layoffs are a reality in many industries. Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or just want to avoid being caught off guard, it’s natural to wonder about job security before accepting a new position. …

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The Job Market | A Post Grad Report

For recent graduates, today’s landscape presents a uniquely difficult challenge. A slow hiring environment, unpredictable recruitment cycles, and deeper structural shifts in jobs have combined to intensify competition for entry-level roles. Many grads find themselves wondering if there is a …

By Laura Brasch
Laura Brasch Associate Director, The College
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Penn Funding for Arts & Entertainment Internships – Applications Open Now!

The start of the spring season is a ripe time for arts internships, apprenticeships and other opportunities to be posted in Handshake and across the web. New jobs are being posted every week in our Fine Arts, Performing Arts & …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Winding Paths: Helping Penn Master’s Students Map Their Course

Hi everyone! I’m Talley Snow, one of the newest Graduate Assistants in Career Services working on the team serving graduate students. I’m a second-year MBA in Wharton’s Healthcare Management Program and a first-year MPA at Harvard Kennedy School. On paper …

By Dianne Hull
Dianne Hull Senior Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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Vault Guides

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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