Industry Insiders is the USC Career Center’s comprehensive program to educate and support undergraduate Trojans interested in securing internships.
While all students are welcome, our Industry Insider programs are tailored toward undergraduate students.
Industry Insights
These student-led panels are designed for undergraduates who are exploring various career options and interested in hearing directly from professionals about host they broke into their industry.
Organizational Treks
Undergraduates will have the opportunity to visit local companies and explore about their internship opportunities. Students can gain insight into internship experiences, learn how interns are contributing to the industry and connect with industry professionals.
These visits offer a firsthand look into workplace environments and help students prepare for future career opportunities.
Workshops & Events
Interns host workshops to those interested in learning more about the industry and application processes.
Meet Our Industry Insiders
Lila Aspin
Service (Law, Non-Profit & Social Justice); Including Business, Development, Government & Policy)
Peer Office Hours Available on Handshake: Mondays & Wednesdays
Under “Appointments,” select “USC Career Center – Current Students” and then “USC Career Center: Peer Office Hours with Industry Insider Interns.”
Amelie Missig
Analytical & STEM (Including Accounting, Consulting, Data Analysis, Engineering, Finance & Technology)
Peer Office Hours Available on Handshake: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Under “Appointments,” select “USC Career Center – Current Students” and then “USC Career Center: Peer Office Hours with Industry Insider Interns.”
Macarthy Mahoney
Creative, Health & Wellness (Including Arts, Communication, Design, Entertainment, Media & Sciences)
Peer Office Hours Available on Handshake: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Under “Appointments,” select “USC Career Center – Current Students” and then “USC Career Center: Peer Office Hours with Industry Insider Interns.”
Creative, Health & Wellness: Internship Planning & Application Documents Recording
This timeline represents the application, interview, and offer periods for USC students who accepted internships for summer 2024 based on industry. This timeline provides a visual for students to consider when pursuing a summer internship.
Ways to Participate
Peer Office Hours with our Industry Insiders : Request on Handshake
If you are interested in meeting 1-on-1 for a 30-minute, virtual session, please log into Handshake, Under “Appointments,” select “USC Career Center – Current Students” and then “USC Career Center: Peer Office Hours with Industry Insider Interns.” Meet with an undergraduate intern to learn about their experience, hear about their strategies for networking, recruitment processes, and interviewing preparation.
