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Career Discovery Seminar

OVERVIEW
ELIGIBILITY
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION DEADLINE
UPCOMING DATES FOR EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

OVERVIEW

Career Discovery is a non-credited seminar sponsored by Career Services and designed for Wharton undergraduates to help identify skills, values, interests and personality style and discover careers that match your personal profile.  The seminar consists of three required sessions. Prior to the first seminar session, participants will complete two career inventories - the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (a personality inventory).  The seminar will also help students learn from a panel of upperclassmen, explore tools for researching careers, and hear about concentrations from a Wharton academic advisor. The seminar does not focus on job search techniques, but rather exploring careers.

 

ELIGIBILITY

The Career Discovery Seminar is open to Wharton undergraduate sophomores (December 2010, May 2011 and August 2011 degree-seeking candidates) and juniors (December 2009, May 2010 and August 2010 degree-seeking candidates).

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

To be eligible to participate in the Career Discovery Seminar, you will need to submit a brief application consisting of the following:

• Name
• Email Address
• Anticipated Date of Graduation
• Local Phone Number
• Essay answering the following two questions in 1-2 paragraphs:
  • Why are you interested in the Career Discoery Seminar?
  • What do you hope to gain from the Career Discovery Seminar?

It's that simple!

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

All completed applications can be emailed to David Ross at sdross@upenn.edu. Once the application deadline has passed, all applications will be reviewed and students will be notified of their status as decisions are made.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications for the Fall 2008 Career Discovery Seminar MUST be submitted no later than Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 5:00PM.

 

UPCOMING DATES FOR CAREER DISCOVERY SEMINAR

Fall 2008 Career Discovery Seminar: October 31, November 7, November 14*
Spring 2009 Career Discovery Seminar: March 20, March 27, April 3*

*Dates for the Career Discovery Seminar are subject to change

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How frequently is the Career Discovery Seminar offered?

The seminar is offered once per semester.

How many students participate in the seminar?

Roughly 15 - 25 students participate in the seminar each semester. The actual number varies depending on number of applicants. The seminar is designed to allow students to explore career interests and options in a small-group setting.

How long is each session of the seminar?

Each session is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours long.

Who can I contact for questions about the program?

Email David Ross, Associate Director or Barbara Hewitt, Senior Associate Director, with any questions about the seminar.

 

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