Welcome to the Exploring Community!
The following sampling of tools and resources should be combined with your own research. We suggest you use targeted keyword searches to find representative employers and opportunities, explore professional associations, join LinkedIN groups, and browse additional job board postings. Remember to also search LinkedIn and MyPenn (formerly QuakerNet) to connect with Penn alumni in fields related to your interests. Additionally, the sample jobs and employers are only a small selection of what’s posted in Handshake – log in to see much more!
We also suggest using the Career Exploration section of our website for more information or researching by major.
Explore Careers
Check out Vault Guides to learn more about the various careers across a wide range of industries industries. Learn what paths other Penn students and recent graduates have taken by reading our summer survey and career plan survey reports.
Make Connections
Networking is simply talking and building relationships with professionals in careers that interest you to help you learn what it’s like to work in a particular role, field, or industry. In addition to MyPenn (formerly QuakerNet) and LinkedIN, you can read more about how to make connections.
Search & Apply
Want to see the breadth and scope of the jobs available to Penn students and graduates? Handshake is the place to start.
Find Resources
On this page, we’ve compiled many resources to help you explore different career options. Of particular interest should be CareerExplorer, self-inventories, and What Can I Do With This Major?
