News from the USC Career Center

ChatGPT in Academia and the Workplace

It’s been almost a year since the monumental release of the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT on November 22, 2022. Since then, the world has rushed to make use of this powerful tool in the everyday. From homework help to life advice to step-by-step instructions, artificial intelligence language models have an abundance of information to offer at astounding efficiency. 

By Sarah Ju
Sarah Ju
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Free USC Career Resources (That Aren’t Career Advising)

Originally published by Trojan360. Written by Emily Quintanilla ‘24

Before I started working at the Career Center in my sophomore year, I assumed USC’s career services were limited to their in-person advising appointments and online job boards. If you’re unfamiliar …

By Emily Quintanilla
Emily Quintanilla
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Headshots to Handshakes: Mobilo Digital Business Card

Co-written by Sarah Ju and Saskia River

Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying stacks of paper business cards at every networking setting, thanks to the innovative Mobilo Card. This cutting-edge business card comes equipped with an NFC chip, revolutionizing …

By Career Center
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Job Searching as a Disabled Person: Questions and Resources for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

While the process of job searching can be intimidating for anyone, this intimidation can be magnified when someone lives with a disability. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the USC Career Center would like to address some commonly …

By Victoria Bandini
Victoria Bandini
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Preparing for Grad School

A graduate degree could drastically alter your career prospects and open doors to amazing opportunities. Graduate school comes with immense personal growth, acquisition of specialized skills, research opportunities, and much more. Reaching a decision to attend graduate school is not …

By Sarah Ju
Sarah Ju
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Tips to Find an On-Campus Job (From a USC Career Center Intern)

Discover valuable tips for securing that coveted on-campus job at USC from the perspective of a USC Career Center Intern.

By Emily Quintanilla
Emily Quintanilla
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Introducing Headshots to Handshakes

Beginning Oct. 19, the USC Career Center will launch its newest career-focused program: Headshots to Handshakes. The program’s goal is to teach all USC students how to network, improve their personal brand, and tap into the University’s extensive alumni family …

By Emily Quintanilla
Emily Quintanilla
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Navigating Professional Conferences

A conference is a meeting of people who come together to participate in presentations, workshops, and network opportunities. Attending a conference is a great way to gain skills and knowledge and create meaningful connections with others in your industry of …

By Keily Molina
Keily Molina
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Engaging First-Year Trojans

The transition from high school to university can be both exciting and overwhelming for first-year students. As a first-year student at USC, you have a wealth of opportunities waiting to be explored.

By Saskia River
Saskia River
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USC Career Center Overview

The University of Southern California is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Central to this vision is the USC Career Center, a dynamic resource hub that empowers students to navigate their professional journey …

By Saskia River
Saskia River
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