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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training

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Published on December 10, 2021

This is part of a series of posts by recipients of the 2021 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You …

By Career Services

5 Mindfulness Tips for the End of the Semester

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Published on December 2, 2021

It’s tough to believe that we are winding down our first semester back in person! It feels like just yesterday that first year students were moving in, the sun was shining down on Locust Walk, and we had an entire …

By Jillian Cener

How to Overcome Perfectionism on the Job Hunt

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Published on November 16, 2021

Illustration by Marian Blair

Searching for a job can be challenging and daunting for anyone, regardless of personality or experience. But there are particular hindrances or barriers that can surface for people with perfectionistic tendencies.

Perfectionism, or the practice of …

Professional Presentation | How to Build and Share Your Story

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Published on November 4, 2021

Photo by Prostock-studio

Professional presentation—how you choose to build and share your professional story—is a major factor that can shape your career in the social-impact sector. Whether you are exploring pathways for growth at your current organization or seeking new …

Aiding the Displaced

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Published on October 8, 2021

By Career Services

HandshakeShare This: Share Handshake on FacebookShare Handshake on LinkedInShare Handshake on X
Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni served by our office.  Handshake uses …

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The Mobile CPR ProjectShare This: Share The Mobile CPR Project on FacebookShare The Mobile CPR Project on LinkedInShare The Mobile CPR Project on X
The Mobile CPR Project runs through the Center for Resuscitation Science under Dr. Benjamin Abella. We provide free, non-certification CPR …

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Free Professional Headshots in the Career Services Photo BoothShare This: Share Free Professional Headshots in the Career Services Photo Booth on FacebookShare Free Professional Headshots in the Career Services Photo Booth on LinkedInShare Free Professional Headshots in the Career Services Photo Booth on X
Students, postdocs, alumni, faculty and staff are all invited to use the Professional Photo Booth in Career Services! Open during …

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Post MSW Clinical FellowshipsShare This: Share Post MSW Clinical Fellowships on FacebookShare Post MSW Clinical Fellowships on LinkedInShare Post MSW Clinical Fellowships on X
A list of clinical training programs for MSW graduates.

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STEPS: Volunteering in Public ServiceShare This: Share STEPS: Volunteering in Public Service on FacebookShare STEPS: Volunteering in Public Service on LinkedInShare STEPS: Volunteering in Public Service on X

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

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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 FacebookShare Vault Guide to Staffing and Human Resources Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Staffing and Human Resources Jobs, Second Edition on X
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 FacebookShare Vault Guide to Social Sciences Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Social Sciences Jobs, Second Edition on X
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 Services Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition on FacebookShare Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition on LinkedInShare Vault Guide to Social Services Jobs, Second Edition on X
The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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