News from the USC Career Center

From Science to Policy Initiatives: Transforming Research Into Real World Impact

Written by DCLN Lead and Neuroscience Ph.D. Candidate, Alisha Cayce

In a time where politics are publicised non-stop on every news circuit, now more than ever there is a reason for scientists and engineers to further gain insight and contribute …

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Career Connections: From Campus to Career

Written by Computational Neuroscience Student & Career Center Intern, Macarthy Mahoney

Ever wondered what networking looks like in action? Don’t know where to start? 

In Career Connections, Career Center interns dive into their own networking experiences to reveal their best …

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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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Alternative Pathways for PhDs: Consulting, Business and Entrepreneurship – Insights & Resources

Written by DCLN Lead and Neurobiology and Neuroinformatics (Occupational Science) Candidate, Stuti Chakraborty

The second DCLN event, Alternative Pathways for PhDs: Consulting, Business and Entrepreneurship took place on January 30th, 2026. Panelists included current consultants from the Boston Consulting Group …

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Trojan Testimonals #2 – Spring 2025

The USC Career Center is proud to highlight Holly Anderson, a Spring ’25 Industrial & Systems Engineering graduate!

Holly’s dedication to mentorship and utilizing Career Center resources helped her move confidently from a summer internship to a full-time role with

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SMDP Scholars Showcase at USC: Personal Branding, Mentorship, and Expanding Career Possibilities Beyond Academia

Written by DCLN Lead and Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Candidate, L. Sebastian Ojeda

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of hosting the first Doctoral Career Leadership Network (DCLN) [STEM, Research, & Development] event in collaboration with the USC Career Center: …

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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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