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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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W-2 vs. 1099: What Every New Therapist Should Know Before Accepting Their First Job

You made it! After years of classes, internships, papers, and countless hours spent learning how to support others, you’re ready to begin your career as a counselor or social worker.

Then comes one of the first big decisions you’ll make:

By Patty Greenfield
Patty Greenfield Associate Director, Nursing/Education/Social Work
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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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Vault Guide to Elder Care Jobs, Fourth Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career and getting your foot in the door. Each volume is loaded with up-to-date information on industry trends, employment …

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Career Resources

Vault Guides

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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3935 Walnut Street, Suite 300
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