Undergraduates

Welcome Undergraduates!

Penn undergraduates go on to make amazing contributions across a wide range of industries.  While every student’s path is different, you can find a suggested timeline on how to make the most of your time at Penn.  We encourage you to utilize and access the many resources and people on campus who can help you clarify and reach your career goals including the Career Services team as well as the many faculty and staff on campus. Of course, your peers are also a great resource… don’t be afraid to share your journey with them!  

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Explore & Plan

Your undergraduate years are a great time to explore your interests, skills, and values and the world of work! You can find out more about specific career options through our industry communities. As you think about making the most of your four years at Penn, we also encourage you to view our year-by-year career planning timelines.

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Connect

As a Penn student, you are part of an incredible global network of current students and Penn alumni.  We encourage you to connect with them!  There are also hundreds of employers who visit Penn’s campus each year to meet students.

Meet Your Career Advisors

Career Advisors at Career Services are here to help guide you in the right direction in planning how to go about looking for the right internship or job. Find out who they are here!

Request a Program

Advisors in Career Services are available for collaborations with your student group, club, class or College House. We would be pleased to support your programs and involve you in ours. Click here to learn more about how we can work together and request a collaboration.

Prepare for Grad School

Career Services has advisers and resources specifically for those preparing to continue their education:

The Pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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
Career Services
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Networking 101: Where to Start

In my time as a career counselor, I’ve noticed that students often know the importance of networking, but many do not know how to begin the process of reaching out. Networking, or building professional relationships, is a crucial part of …

By Mark Kaloko
Mark Kaloko Associate Director, The College
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CS Radio – Episode 155: Early Spring Job Search Strategies

Hearing back from internships can be a stressful waiting game – but don’t fret! – Michael and Natty share their best times for searching, finding, and filtering internships. You can be successful, and you’re not too late!

Resources mentioned:

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By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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My Experience in the Lab

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
Career Services
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Strengthening Your Resume Bullet Points By Answering Three Questions

This post is a continuation of the Graduate Assistant Blog Series featuring advice and perspectives from graduate students working in Career Services.  Below is a post from a current 2nd year Wharton MBA Graduate Assistant:

After many one-on-one resume review …

By David Ross
David Ross Director, Undergraduate Career Initiatives
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Phone
(215) 898-7531
Address

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3718 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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