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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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Cross-Border Perspectives: My Journey into the world of M&A

Samuli Sistonen, WH ’27, Helsinki, Finland

This past summer, I had the privilege of joining Fredericks Michael & Co. (FM&Co.) as a Summer Analyst in their Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) internship program in New York. At FM&Co, I was part …

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Interning at a Hedge Fund and Having Fun in Shenzhen

Yuchen Liu, WH ’28, Philadelphia, PA

Thanks to the Career Services fund, I was able to accept an internship at one of the largest hedge funds in China that manages over 1 billion dollars in asset. I spent 3 months …

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Bridging Business Insight and Social Impact: My Summer at Philadelphia Insurance Companies

Joshua Narcisse, COL ’27, Peekskill, NY

This summer, I had the opportunity to work as a Summer Marketing Associate with the Home Office Marketing and Sales team at Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY). Over ten weeks, I gained hands-on experience in …

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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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(215) 898-7531
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Penn Career Services
3935 Walnut Street, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Service Hours

Monday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-5pm
Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-5pm