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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.

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Path to a Federal Career

If you’re looking to make a difference and explore a wide array of opportunities, you may consider exploring the world of the Federal government. And yet, it’s not always an easy industry to navigate. Some government hiring happens very early …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Senior Associate Director, The College
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Catalyzing Change in California

Xandro Xu, COL ’25, Phoenixville, PA

Ever since I was a child, I’ve dreamt about making a positive impact on my community, and this past summer, I had the chance to turn that dream into a tangible reality. I interned …

By Career Services
Career Services
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Bridges to Financial Literacy: A Summer of Partnership and Growth

Michael Sun, SEAS & WH ’24, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This summer, I had the honor of serving as the Business Development Team Supervisor at the Common Cents Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) organization aiming to make personal finance education more interesting, innovative, …

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Career Services
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LinkedIn Learning

Perspective from a Museum Educator

What if teachers taught with questions rather than lectures? What if students were asked to reflect instead of regurgitate? Visual…

Conflict Resolution Foundations

In this course, negotiation and leadership coach Lisa Gates shares the secrets of effective conflict resolution and reveals simple, repeatable…

Data for Good: Using Data Science for Non-Profits & NGOs

The revolution in data science has transformed, for better or worse, the way companies do business in the last few…

Mindfulness: A Critical Skill for Project Managers

Taught by Ruth Pearce
View Ruth’s LinkedIn Newsletter In the field of project management, there has been heightened attention on the value of interpersonal…

Inside the Mind of an Aspiring Data Scientist

Taught by Khaulat Abdulhakeem
Project Create your own personal blueprint for transitioning into a career as a data scientist. Join instructor and career coach…

Project Management Skills for Leaders

Taught by Dana Brownlee
It’s easy to think of project management as some specialized magic that only certified project managers possess, but the truth…

UX Research: International Projects

Taught by Cory Lebson
Do you ever feel like there’s a disconnect between your products and the rest of the world? While it’s certainly…

Brainstorming Tools

Taught by Jamie Champagne
Using the right tool in the right manner can dramatically improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your brainstorming sessions. In…

Removing Noise and Bias from Strategic Decision-Making

Taught by Becki Saltzman
Life is full of hard decisions. From your job to your personal life, every strategic decision you make has a…

Ace Your Web Developer Interview

Taught by Emma Bostian
You know you’re a great developer for the job, but how do you prove it to your interviewers? It can…

Nail Your SQL Interview

Taught by Nichole Pulley
Are you looking for a new job but terrified about having to prove your skills? Worry not. A coding interview…

Machine Learning with Python: Decision Trees

Taught by Frederick Nwanganga
Decision trees are one of the most common approaches used in supervised machine learning. Building a decision tree allows you…

Skills for Your First 90 Days as a New Manager

Taught by Chelsea Jay
It’s normal for new managers to feel overwhelmed when starting a leadership role. This course with leadership development coach Chelsea…

Disability Readiness for Leaders and Managers

Taught by Tarena Shanaberger
As a manager, you play a key role in ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, can contribute fully to…

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