News from the USC Career Center
Now that summer break is underway, many students have started their summer jobs and internships.
It can be nerve-wracking to navigate a professional environment for the first time; however, there are several ways students can prepare themselves to face these …
One of the most common mistakes applicants make is underselling themselves on their resumes.
Every point on your resume needs to express your experience and transferable skills and showcase how you think through the projects, assignments, and other tasks you …
Negotiating your salary is a crucial part of finalizing a job offer. The process of advocating for your value to a company can be daunting, especially if it is your first time having to do so. With an understanding of …
Starting an internship can feel overwhelming with all the new skills and relationships you’re expected to manage.
To help you navigate your internship successfully, here are some tips from four USC students, Holly, Jayla, Melissa, and Renee, who’ve interned at …
The summer break is a great time for students to pursue internships and other career opportunities without the stress of a full course load. These opportunities are crucial in helping students develop professional skills in the workplace and further develop …
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation, Class of 2026!
Before the big day, make sure you are taking the steps to ensure you keep your access to Handshake, USC’s job and career services platform.
Current USC students access the Handshake platform …
Written by Public Policy Student & Career Center Intern, Lila Aspin
In Career Connections, Career Center interns dive into their own networking experiences to reveal their best tips and tricks for building and maintaining professional relationships. Beyond their stories, they …
Written by Industrial and Systems Engineering Student & Career Center Intern, Holly Anderson
In Career Connections, Career Center interns dive into their own networking experiences to reveal their best tips and tricks for building and maintaining professional relationships. Beyond their …
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 …
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 …
