News from the USC Career Center

Summer Internship Recruitment Timeline: Insights from Summer 2025 Data

Every year, the USC Career Center surveys undergraduate students for their summer break plans to better understand how students are preparing for their careers. Whether it’s internships, research, auditions, or volunteering, student responses help us better design programming that will …

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Spring 2026 Career Fair Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Read everything you need to know to make the most out of our in-person Career Fairs happening during the week of February 2. 

Career Fair Details: 

Internship Expo
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Trousdale …

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Trojan Testimonals #1 – Fall 2025

The USC Career Center is proud to highlight Justin Nguyen, a Fall ’25 Accounting & Finance graduate whose commitment to growth and strategic use of USC Career Center resources helped shape an impressive career trajectory.

Justin engaged deeply with advising, …

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3 Tips to Identify and Avoid Fraudulent Job Postings

As you begin to apply for jobs on Handshake and on external job platforms, it is important to learn how to spot fraudulent jobs. Even with strict vetting processes, scammers are getting trickier with how they go about scamming job …

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Career Journeys and Advice for International Students

Written by Employer Engagement Intern, Ahona Karim 

Last month, the USC Career Center hosted a Career Journeys and Advice for International Students Panel as part of its Industry Insights series, a student-led initiative designed to help students explore career paths …

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Making the Most of the Fall 2025 USC Graduate Schools Fair 

Every year, the USC Career Center, in partnership with the USC Dornsife Pre-Graduate Advising Office, hosts the USC Graduate Schools Fair. Planning to attend? Read on for helpful tips on how to make the most out of your time at …

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How to Secure an Internship – Tips & Resources

Why Internships Are Important 

Internships provide students with valuable work experience, help them build a professional network, and support the development of their career interests. 

Through internships, students can: 

Your application for future internships, full-time opportunities, scholarships, and more will …

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How to Market Yourself on Campus: Making the Most of USC’s Career Resources

Written by USC Graduate Student, Jack Menghini

So how do you market yourself? How is my investment in tuition supporting my future? And how can USC help uplift me in my career journey? 

Hi, my name is Jack Menghini, and …

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How to Prepare for Interviews – Tips & Resources

Have an upcoming interview and not sure how to prepare? Have questions about what to expect?

The USC Career Center has a variety of resources, services, and events to help you prepare for the interviewing part of the recruiting process. …

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Making the Most of Fall 2025 In-Person Career Fairs at USC

With our in-person Fall Career Fairs happening this week, it is important to prepare for these opportunities to make sure you stand out to employers. Read the Career Center’s strategies and tips to get the most out of our career …

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