10 ways to use Career Services as a Master’s student
This quick-reference guide outlines ten essential steps master’s students can take to maximize their career support, job search, and professional development while at Penn. Key actions include activating a Handshake account to access personalized events, job postings, and same-day advising drop-ins; scheduling one-on-one career advising appointments and peer resume reviews; exploring the Beyond Graduate School platform for structured career planning; using LinkedIn Learning to build in-demand technical and professional skills; taking the LinkedIn Masterclass to optimize a LinkedIn profile and tap into a network of over 200,000 Penn alumni; and accessing the Career Services weekly newsletter for curated industry-specific jobs and opportunities.
The guide also points students to essential platforms including CareerExplorer, MyPenn (Penn’s alumni directory with over 490,000 alumni), Targeted Resume (AI-powered resume tailoring), Big Interview (practice interview tool), Management Consulted (consulting and case interview prep), and Exponent (tech interview prep for product management and engineering). International students will find dedicated resources including Interstride and GoinGlobal for international job listings, H-1B sponsorship data, and country-specific career guidance.
Whether you are exploring career options, preparing application materials, practicing for interviews, or looking for jobs and internships, this one-page guide serves as a starting point for navigating the full suite of resources available through Penn Career Services. Click on the “Access the 10 ways career guide for Master’s students” below.
