"In terms of research enhancement, Wharton's totally top-notch. Also, you are encouraged to pursue any course, seminar or workshop you find (university-wide) that will enhance your research; even external resources are open as well. My advisor, for example, has done an assessment of what research skills and methods I will need, and I'm going after them. This summer I will be attending the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) Summer Research Methods Program. Being 'properly' trained is a huge focus here!"
Lite Nartey, 3rd Year
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Many of your most valuable career connections will come through Wharton faculty and alumni. But, while launching your career, you will likely need some level of career support, which is provided to Wharton doctoral students by the University's Career Services. Individual advising, fellowship search services, practice interviews, career workshops, and government and business recruiting are among the available resources. In addition, Penn's Career Services and Associate Provost for Education sponsor an annual Academic Career Conference with seminars on academic job searches, getting published, assembling a dissertation committee, and other important topics.
For information on career resources, including past surveys of students, visit the Penn Career Services website.