HR: Professional and Personal Development
January 22, 2008, Volume 54, No. 18	Print Issue

Improve your skills and get ahead in your career by taking advantage of the many development opportunities provided by Human Resources! You can pre-register for programs by visiting the online Course Catalog at www.hr.upenn.edu (click “Course Catalog” at the top of the page), or by contacting Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400.

Career Focus Brown Bag—A Career in Fundraising and Development: February 8; noon–1:30 p.m. Learn about the career choices and opportunities in fundraising and development at Penn. Whether you are new to the field or are already working in development, this workshop will provide you with information about the opportunities and expectations for professionals in development. What are the skills and experiences you need to move into this field or to move up? You will hear about several typical career paths in development, the important skills necessary in the field, and the professional development resources available to you as a Penn employee. This workshop will also provide advice on how to position and present yourself as an effective candidate for positions in this field.

—Division of Human Resources