Exploring Industries

A key part of your career journey will be actively learning about different fields and sectors of employment. This process helps you gain insights into career options, job prospects, and personal interests, ultimately guiding you toward informed decisions about your career path.

If you are curious about specific careers, click on the Explore Industries drop-down menu above or refer to the links below to explore different industries. Each industry page offers resources to keep you current on industry and job search trends, alert you to upcoming on-campus and virtual events, and notify you of open internships and full-time roles.

Employer Sponsors

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  • COPE Health Scholars
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
  • Phaidon International
  • Capital One

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Online Resources

The USC Career Center offers multiple resources to help individuals explore their career opportunities. We have curated several of our favorite resources to help discover career paths, learn about internship positions, and find full-time jobs.

 

Updated June 19, 2026

Handshake is USC’s university-wide career services management platform and the largest career community for college students.

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Trojan Network is USC’s exclusive professional networking and mentorship platform. It is designed to help students and alumni connect with …

A career management research tool for students to explore careers through industry career guides, and articles highlighting topics that include …

Thinking about what you can do with your major? Interested in learning more about what working in certain industries is …

Management Consulted provides skill exercises needed to successfully master case interviews in consulting and business management or any other industry. …

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Bridge Worldwide Music is an online music connection curated by the New England Conservatory, providing opportunities for musicians in performance, …

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