News from the USC Career Center

Alumni Insider Tips: Recent Grads Share Real Talk on the Job Hunt

Written by Graduate Intern, Kayla Carrillo

The USC Career Center launched its new pilot workshop series, Alumni Insider Tips: A Graduating Student’s Guide to Job Hunting, bringing together recent USC alumni for two powerful virtual panels in Fall 2024 and …

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Art & Design Career Panel Takeaways – Spring 2025

Written by Employer Engagement Intern, Maggie Qi

As part of the USC Career Center’s Industry Insiders series, a group of creatives from the fields of design, branding, architecture, and visual storytelling came together to share their insights and career journeys. …

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Foundations of Financial Wellness: Lessons from Laura Davis

Written by Student Intern, Alex Higa

“Financial Foundations: Starting Small to Win Big!” was the first financial literacy workshop of the Spring 2025 semester. The session was led by Laura Davis, a certified financial planner, USC alumnus (class of 2004), …

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Making the Most of Your Internship – Tips from the Pros

If you’re gearing up for an internship this summer, you’re not alone—and you’re in luck. The “Internships 101: Making the Most of Your Internship” panel this spring brought together an all-star lineup of experienced interns to share their stories and …

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Maintaining Professionalism in the Career Space

Written by Graduate Intern, Princess Vaulx

Entering the college-space for the first time can be a very overwhelming experience. Along with moving in, making friends, and beginning classes you’re also navigating the career space for the first time.

You may …

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Gaming Career Panel Takeaways – Spring 2025

In the latest panel of the USC Career Center’s Industry Insights series, five professionals from the gaming and esports industry came together to discuss their experiences and provide advice for aspiring students. The panel was led by Employer Engagement intern …

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Workshop Recap: Personal Branding – Establsihing Your Professional Presence Online

For the Spring 2025 semester, the USC Career Center hosted the “Personal Branding: Establishing Your Professional Presence Online with AI,” workshop as a part of the AI Career Series.

On February 25th, we welcomed two distinguished panelists: Nila Makhfi and …

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How Career Advising Works at the USC Career Center 

Whether you’re exploring career options, searching for internships, or fine-tuning your resume, the USC Career Center is here to help you every step of the way. We offer several types of advising that cater to your specific needs, and our …

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How to Conduct an Informational Interview

One of the best ways to learn more about a field or career you’re interested in is through informational interviews. But for many students, the idea of reaching out to someone for an informational interview can be daunting. With the …

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Robotics & Automation Panel Takeaways – Spring 2025

Robotics and Automation Industry Insights Recap

For the Spring 2025 semester, the USC Career Center hosted a Robotics and Automation Panel as part of its Industry Insights series, a student-led initiative designed to help students explore career paths by hearing …

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