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From Student to Strategist: Thinking Like a Business Before You Get Hired

Written by Digital Social Media student, Jack Menghini |Linkedin | Portfolio

As a student, it is easy to see yourself only as a learner checking off assignments and credits. But the sooner you begin thinking like a strategist and viewing yourself …

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Alignment Is the Advantage: How to Position Transferable Skills for a Career Pivot

Originally published on Energetic Impact, Written by Rebecca Ahmed | USC Alumnus | Author of The Energy of Success | Founder & CEO of Energetic Impact

A few weeks ago, I spoke at USC’s Spring Career Fest. The questions from students were thoughtful …

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How to Navigate the Hidden Job Market for Summer 2026 Internships

As students continue to plan for the Summer 2026, the USC Career Center encourages all students, especially first and second year students, to tap into the hidden job market. 

Many options are never posted online, so being proactive and letting …

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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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