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An active LinkedIn profile is one of the best ways for students to showcase their academic achievements, professional experiences, and personal brand. But with so many students applying for internships and full-time opportunities, how can you make your profile stand …

Don’t know where to start with fall career fair prep? 

Check out the Career Center’s guide to making the most out of this semester’s fairs. 

Why Attend A Career Fair?

Career Fairs are a great opportunity to meet employers interested …

Networking gets thrown around often when discussing getting an internship or job. But what exactly does it mean to network, and how can it be done successfully? 

At its core, networking is really just communication. Whether you’re talking to industry …

Having a job on campus is one of the best ways to build real work experience while you’re still in school. The skills you pick up (time management, communication, teamwork, customer service) can become strong resume bullet points that make …

Written by Accounting Student & Career Center Intern, Ethan Lam

As a student entering my penultimate year at USC, these are some tips I wish I knew when I was a new student on-campus. These are small bits of wisdom …

Handshake is USC’s primary platform for job and internship searching, career advising, networking, and campus events.

If you’re an incoming student or haven’t fully explored what it offers, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of it.

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Now that summer break is underway, many students have started their summer jobs and internships.

It can be nerve-wracking to navigate a professional environment for the first time; however, there are several ways students can prepare themselves to face these …

One of the most common mistakes applicants make is underselling themselves on their resumes.

Every point on your resume needs to express your experience and transferable skills and showcase how you think through the projects, assignments, and other tasks you …

Negotiating your salary is a crucial part of finalizing a job offer. The process of advocating for your value to a company can be daunting, especially if it is your first time having to do so. With an understanding of …

Starting an internship can feel overwhelming with all the new skills and relationships you’re expected to manage.

To help you navigate your internship successfully, here are some tips from four USC students, Holly, Jayla, Melissa, and Renee, who’ve interned at …