Social Work & Human Services

Welcome to the Social Work & Human Services 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.

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Exploring Urban Education

News & Articles
Published on December 2, 2022

Abdul-Rakeem Yakubu, COL ’23. Mooresville, NC

Coming into the summer, my main goal was to get more in person experience with k12 students and develop my independent project for the year. Unfortunately, with COVID-19 spiking again this summer I wasn’t …

By Career Services

What Is an Externship (and How to Get One)?

News & Articles
Published on November 10, 2022

Choosing a career path can be difficult and even nerve-racking when you’re applying to jobs but don’t even know what a day in the role would look like. Externships, typically short programs where you shadow a professional, can help give …

By Zoe Kaplan - Forage

5 Helpful Questions for Informational Interviews

News & Articles
Published on November 3, 2022

Have you ever wanted to talk to someone in an industry of interest, but you didn’t know what to ask them? Have you wanted to connect with Penn alumni, but you’re feeling intimidated by the conversation?

Informational interviews are incredibly …

By Jillian Cener

Graduate Career Skills Series

News & Articles
Published on October 18, 2022

This fall, graduate students are invited to join Career Services for a week of virtual programming geared just for graduate students – the Graduate Career Skills Series!

Join us for our series of virtual workshops and panels centered around helping graduate …

By Dianne Hull

Understanding Health Systems in Pittsburgh

News & Articles
Published on October 14, 2022

Luisa Fernandez, COL ’23, Philadelphia, PA

This summer I spent eight weeks working as a Research Assistant at Magee Womens Research Institute (MWRI) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was part of their Student Summer Internship Program and was one of 8 …

By Career Services

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni served by our office.  Handshake uses …

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Post MSW Clinical FellowshipsShare This: Share Post MSW Clinical Fellowships on TwitterShare Post MSW Clinical Fellowships on LinkedinShare Post MSW Clinical Fellowships on Facebook
A list of clinical training programs for MSW graduates.

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Fraternity and Sorority Affairs

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

La Unidad …

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STEPS: Volunteering in Public ServiceShare This: Share STEPS: Volunteering in Public Service on TwitterShare STEPS: Volunteering in Public Service on LinkedinShare STEPS: Volunteering in Public Service on Facebook

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SP2 Macro Careers Sample ResumesShare This: Share SP2 Macro Careers Sample Resumes on TwitterShare SP2 Macro Careers Sample Resumes on LinkedinShare SP2 Macro Careers Sample Resumes on Facebook
This resource is a compilation of sample resumes for Social Practice & Policy students in programs such as NPL, MSW, …

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SP2 Clinical Social Work Sample ResumesShare This: Share SP2 Clinical Social Work Sample Resumes on TwitterShare SP2 Clinical Social Work Sample Resumes on LinkedinShare SP2 Clinical Social Work Sample Resumes on Facebook
This resource is a compilation of sample resumes for Social Practice & Policy students interested in clinical work.

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Vault Guide to Staffing and Human Resources Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Staffing and Human Resources Jobs, Second Edition on TwitterShare Vault Guide to Staffing and Human Resources Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedinShare Vault Guide to Staffing and Human Resources Jobs, Second Edition on Facebook
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Social Sciences Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Social Sciences Jobs, Second Edition on TwitterShare Vault Guide to Social Sciences Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedinShare Vault Guide to Social Sciences Jobs, Second Edition on Facebook
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Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition on TwitterShare Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedinShare Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition on Facebook
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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