Career Research
Conducting Research by Geographic Location
Research Industries in Major Cities:
Where do you start? We recommend that you consider the following steps and resources.
- Consider the top industries and organizations within the cities you wish to work
- Consult the Chamber of Commerce as a starting point in the research process
Chamber of Commerce
What is it?
- Chambers of commerce are business and community associations with a mission to positively impact critical business and community issues. While not part of local, state, or federal government, chambers of commerce often partner with government to accomplish the chamber mission.
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Chamber members work with other leaders in business, community, and government to make the community a better place to work, live, and play by:
- Building leading businesses
- Building leading communities
To learn more, visit the American Chamber of Commerce Executives at http://www.acce.org/
Chambers of Commerce in major cities
- Boston
- Chicago
- Minneapolis
- New York City
- Phoenix
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Texas
- Washington D.C.
- For other cities, go to the U.S. Directory for Chambers of Commerce
- International Chamber of Commerce
Consider Relocation and Cost of Living
Career Network
The connectSC Career Network is a unique resource made up of USC alumni who have volunteered to provide career-related information to current USC students and other alumni.
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Explore@4
The Explore@4 series is a fantastic, new career program that connects students with top professionals/USC alumni in various career fields in an interactive setting.
First Generation Mentor Program
This program will provide ‘real world’ exposure to the working world through a mentorship that focuses on professional and career development. Students will be paired with USC alumni who also were first generation college students.
