What is Synthetic Biology?

Looking for a career in the sciences but not sure what to consider? Take a moment to explore what the NIH has to say about synthetic biology!

National Human Genome Research Institute

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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What Is Data Engineering?

Data engineering involves building storage solutions for massive amounts of data and then finding ways to transform this data into useful information. Practically every industry relies on data engineers, and this reliance is only growing as the need for data-driven …

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Video Playlist: Graduate Student Career Development Resources

Penn Career Services has a number of helpful videos related to graduate student career and professional development. Topics include, “What to Do with LinkedIn as a Master’s Student,” “Negotiation Strategies on the Academic Job Market,” How to Build a Meaningful …

By Rachel Coleman (she/hers)
Rachel Coleman (she/hers) Director, Career Development and Education
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How to Evaluate, Accept, Reject, or Negotiate a Job Offer

by Rebecca Knight

Originally published in the April 10, 2017 edition of Harvard Business Review

Summary.   

You got the job. Now for the hard part: deciding whether to accept it or not. Start by doing your homework. Determine if the …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Interviewing While Non-Binary | Tips for Job Hunting with Confidence

For a growing number of individuals publicly identifying as non-binary, the job search and application process can be filled with a lot of unknowns. In addition to preparing for interview questions and wondering if you’ll connect with the hiring manager, …

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Strengths Profile

Strengths Profile focuses on identifying an individual’s strengths and talents. This assessment consists of a series of questions designed to …

What’s Career Got To Do With It? Podcast

A much-loved podcast brought to you by four Career Center team members who hope to provide a space for honest …

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