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The Mechanics of a Handshake, and Why It Matters

Greetings and even handshakes may vary across cultures and contexts. The goal of any professional interaction should be to make a connection with the other person and demonstrate courtesy and respect.

How you greet someone with a handshake is one …

By Brenda Fabian
Brenda Fabian Senior Director of Professional Graduate Career Services
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Unveiling the Impact: Showcasing THON on Your Resume

Recently, the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) broke its fundraising record and raised an incredible $16,955,683.63 to support children and families affected by childhood cancer. If you participated in this inspirational event, you may be wondering how to highlight on …

By Madison Tuskes
Madison Tuskes
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How To Start A Semester Off Strong

After a long break, it is easy to “blow off” the first week of classes. Sylly week is associated with not caring about classes and the cold weather can persuade students to sleep in instead of going to class. However, …

By Sanjana Devarakonda
Sanjana Devarakonda
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Networking For Beginners

Whether you are an incoming freshman, or a graduating senior, it is never to early or late to start networking. If you are looking for something to set you apart from other candidates applying for the same internship or job, …

By Gabrielle Sabatini
Gabrielle Sabatini
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From Veteran to Director

How Light & Wonder’s Tonia Adams harnessed transferable skills to build her career

Tonia Adams comes from a family of military veterans; her dad served in the Army and her mom in the Army Reserves. Despite this early exposure, Tonia …

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