205: Associate Director Alison Howard

CS Radio - The Official Podcast of University of Pennsylvania Career Services

Episode 205 - Michael and Natty brighten a rainy day by welcoming the newest addition to the Career Services team, Allison Howard. As the Associate Director for the grad student and postdoctoral fellow advising team, Allison brings a wealth of experience from her journey through academia to career advising, including her time as a professional editor and independent career coach. She shares insights on the universal challenges faced by grad students and postdocs, emphasizing the importance of translating academic skills for the job market. Highlighting resources like the PhD Career Exploration Fellowship, which she developed, and platforms such as Beyond Graduate School, Allison showcases her dedication to guiding students through their career exploration journeys.

Mentioned in this episode:

• https://beyondgradschool.com/
• https://careerservices.upenn.edu/phd-career-exploration-fellowship/

Our theme music is “The Strip” by Mala, used under a Creative Commons Attribution license.