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Career Center Chronicles

How to Determine if an Employer Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

January 14, 2021

The USC Career Center hopes that students find careers that fulfill their passions and make each student feel valued. To achieve this goal, many students… Read more »

Tagged diversity, employer, employment, equity, inclusion, inclusivity, internship, internship experience, job, job search, research

Job Interview Dos and Dont’s

December 16, 2020

You’ve polished your resume, personalized your cover letters, and perfected the art of the job application. Now it has paid off in the form of… Read more »

Tagged advice, future, insights, interview, tips, virtual

In With the New: Workplace Predictions, Trends, and Advice for 2021

December 7, 2020

With a new year right around the corner, we are looking ahead to see what the experts predict will be the new trends and best… Read more »

Tagged advice, coronavirus, COVID-19, future, how, how-to, motivation, new, projection, trends, work, working from home

Vault’s 100 Best Internships for 2021

November 30, 2020

Vault recently released their 2021 rankings for 100 Best Internships. This year, the rankings highlight the top programs in 29 categories including Most Prestigious Internships,… Read more »

Tagged experience, internship, internship experience

Winter Wisdom: Maximize Your Winter Break

November 23, 2020

Congratulations on finishing the virtual fall semester! We know it has been a difficult adjustment, and we are so proud of all that you have… Read more »

Tagged advice, career advice, help, internship, job, mentor, mentorship, motvation, resume, winter break

From College to Career Amidst the Coronavirus

November 20, 2020
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There’s no question that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. Transitioning from college to the job market is filled with enough stress, much… Read more »

Tagged alumni, career fair, coronavirus, COVID-19, information session, linkedin, network, online presence, tips and advice, workshop

Advice for International Students Currently Seeking Employment

November 17, 2020
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THIS POST WAS EDITED ON 1/8/21 TO INCLUDE A NEW PODCAST. (See bottom of post.) As President Folt expressed earlier this week, “This year has… Read more »

Tagged career advice, international students, mentors, tips, tips and advice, trojan network

Fraudulent Postings are Getting Harder to Spot

September 24, 2020
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Fraudulent employers have been reaching out to students via email promoting virtual opportunities that seem too good to be true. Be aware of red flags,… Read more »

Tagged career advice, career tips, fraudulent job posts

What a Virtual Internship is Really Like as Told by a Current Intern Part Five

September 10, 2020
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Part Five in Our Virtual Internship Experience Series: Allison Heil, Class of 2021, participated in two internships this summer, one with Must Love Sports and… Read more »

Tagged advice, career advice, COVID-19, help, internship experience, remote, virtual, virtual tips, WFH, working from home

What a Virtual Internship is Really Like as Told by a Current Intern Part Four

September 1, 2020
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Part Four in Our Virtual Internship Experience Series: Tatiana Lubanko, Class of 2021, is currently interning virtually with a WNBA team, the Los Angeles Sparks,… Read more »

Tagged advice, career advice, COVID-19, experience, help, internship, remote, virtual, virtual tips, WFH, work, working from home

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