Leadership Spotlight

Enhanced CareerConnect Services for Alumni

Wharton has expanded the number of services available to alumni through CareerConnect. The CareerConnect team's approach has always been to view managing a career as an ongoing and lifelong process, and that long-term view has become especially important in the current economic environment. The CareerConnect website reflects that approach, focusing on successfully navigating through the career management process – including career transitions. You will find the site to be the gateway to a number of resources and information, specifically designed to help Wharton alumni manage their job search process.

Following are the highlights of Wharton CareerConnect:

THE WHARTON ALUMNI / STUDENT NETWORK
Whether you're influencing the next generation of business leaders—or lending an ear to a fellow alumnus—make the connection, and participate in the Wharton Alumni/Student Network, an online initiative enabling alumni and students to identify career development resources within the alumni base.

SERVICES FOR MBA ALUMNI:

EXECU-PLANET CAREER TOOLS
A comprehensive, user-focused career resources portal that helps you through the process of accomplishing your career goals — be it a new job, career change, or career management.

CAREERSEARCH
An extensive database that includes over one million companies along with contact names, addresses, phone numbers and company background information. The database can be searched according to industry type, location,and keywords. It is a flexible list-generation source for a direct campaign.

FACTIVA
A comprehensive collection of business data compiled by Dow Jones and Reuters. Data is easily available in compiled reports of your choosing.

BRIEFING SESSION
Coaching session with a Career Management Advisor.

ALUMNI JOB BOARD
Populated with over 2500 job opportunities across the United States and around the world.

SERVICES FOR UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI:
(Available through the Penn's Career Services office)

CAREER COUNSELING
Wharton alumni are welcome to make an appointment to speak individually with a career counselor. Call 215-898-7533 for an appointment.

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL ADVISING
Alumni considering graduate or professional school can speak with a graduate/professional school advisor about this option and get assistance in preparing application materials. Call 215-898-1789 to schedule an appointment.

RESUME AND COVER LETTER REVIEW
Career Counselors review cover letters and resumes for alumni. Reviews can be conducted via fax, e-mail, or during an individual appointment with a counselor.

ON-LINE JOB LISTINGS
Career Services provides on-line job listings for Penn students and alumni through PennLink. While many of these listings are for relatively recent graduates, there are some listings for experienced professionals. The job listings can be accessed from the main Career Services web page Please call 215-898-7533 to request a password. (Note: If you are seeking to hire a Penn student or graduate, you may post the position on PennLink. It is free and easy to do. Access the employer site by visiting the Career Services website and clicking on Employers and then PennLink.)

ALUMNI JOB LISTSERV
Occasionally employers ask us to e-mail job announcements to students and alumni, instead of posting them on PennLink.Please e-mail Barbara Hewitt at hewittb@pobox.upenn.edu if you would like to be added to the alumni career listserv. (It is best to use a non-work e-mail address when subscribing to this list.)

JOB FAIRS
Penn alumni are invited to participate in our annual business career fair, CareerLink, to be held on September 22, 2004. Alumni interested in technical opportunities may want to attend Engineering Career Day to be held on September 23, 2004. A list of employers attending each fair will be available on the Career Services web page in late September.

PENN CAREER NETWORK
The Penn Career Network provides the opportunity for students and alumni to network with over 4000 Penn graduates who have volunteered to speak with you about their career field, particular company, etc. The database is searchable by industry, job field, geographic location, undergraduate major or keyword. This is a terrific way to learn more about a particular career field or company. We also welcome Penn graduates to serve as network members. An on-line registration form is available. Please call 215-898-7533 to request a password.

CAREER LIBRARY
Career Services has an extensive, searchable career library with over 2000 resources.

CREDENTIALS SERVICE
Career Services maintains letters of reference for alumni. Credential files can be opened at any time. Register at: http://accounts.wharton.upenn.edu/alumni/registration.