Careers and a Liberal Education

Students in the College of Arts and Sciences are urged to follow their true academic interests and explore fields that are new and interesting. The experiences of alumni demonstrate the variety of interesting academic paths that can lead to every career field. Career Paths for College Students (2007) and Careers and a Liberal Education (2001) highlight the perspectives and choices of College alumni in their undergraduate and professional careers and feature enlightening data gathered by Penn's Career Services.

Career Services helps Penn undergraduates and alumni define their career goals and take the steps necessary to achieve them by providing resources and services on career direction/assessment, employment and admission to graduate and professional schools through individual advising, career seminars, placement workshops, online job listings and alumni networks.

The Penn Career Network (Penn Alumni Career Network, PACNet)	PCN is a database of Penn graduates who have volunteered to answer career-related questions for Penn students and alumni. Searches can be organized by academic major or career field.
Penn Link	Leads to lists of internships in many fields that can allow students to explore possible careers and add impressive lines to their resumes. (Also see the College policy on internships.)
Credentials Service	Students can open a file with Career Services to store resumes and recommendations. The Career Services website offers students creative ideas for resumes that appear professional, and staff can advise on the most effective methods.
Career Discovery and Planning	Questionnaires on skills, interests, values and some links to personality tests may prove valuable for students interested in finding careers that match their preferences.
Counseling and Psychological Services	CAPS also does regular career exploration workshops across the year that include testing.