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Preparing for Graduate Schools Fair

Attending a graduate schools fair can feel overwhelming — dozens of programs, admissions representatives, and conversations, all competing for your attention in just a few hours. If you’ve ever found yourself wandering from booth to booth, unsure of what to ask …

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Externship vs Internship: What’s the Difference?

Jumping into career development can feel confusing, especially with terms like externship vs internship being thrown around. These opportunities are key when you’re looking to gain experience in your field—but while they sound similar, each offers unique experiences and benefits.

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Should I Say I Have a Disability on a Job Application?

In recent years, many companies have become increasingly interested in reaching diversity goals but in practice not all of them are properly prepared to deal with diversity. This contradictory situation may leave you wondering, “Should I say I have a …

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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.

My Next Move provides a comprehensive exploration tool on various careers and industries. It also has the O*NET Interest Profiler …

Available Mentors

Tap into the USC Trojan Family to get career advice. Alumni may offer valuable insight on how to transition from USC to the workplace. Many alumni are excited to give back to current students.

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Student Organizations

Getting involved on campus is a great way to have fun while exploring diverse areas of interest, meet people with similar interests, and gain leadership skills. Explore involvement opportunities by searching this list of relevant student organizations.
 

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