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Explore Public Service Careers with the new Public Service Internship Finder

Interested in making a difference through your work, but not sure what that could look like? Public service careers extend far beyond the traditional image of working in federal or state government. From communications and public health to international affairs, …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Senior Associate Director, The College
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New Resume Samples to Help PhDs and Postdocs Tell Their Story

Most PhD students and postdocs are very familiar with curriculum vitaes (CVs), and you probably already have one!  CVs are used for lots of academic purposes – applying for graduate programs, grants and fellowships, and for academic jobs.  You probably don’t …

By Dianne Hull
Dianne Hull Senior Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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My Summer as a PORES Research Fellow

Ljuben Atov, COL ’26, Skopje, N. Macedonia

This summer was unique, a great learning opportunity, and lots of fun. I was a summer research fellow at the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies, where I had the opportunity …

By Career Services
Career Services
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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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Career Resources

FindMyDesk.org, an independent platform focused on opportunities with the United Nations, international NGOs, development agencies, and global nonprofits. The platform …

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