News from the USC Career Center
— Article by Audrey Spina, the Assistant Director of Career Services at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts.
Though a job interview represents a discussion between an interviewer and a job seeker, the prospect of controlling the direction of the conversation can represent an intimidating …
Transferable skills, also known as portable skills, are those versatile abilities that you can bring to any role or industry—which is particularly helpful when changing careers. But you don’t need to be an expert to have them; these valuable skills …
Women’s Empowerment Panel Concludes Women’s History Month at USC
The USC Career Center celebrated the conclusion of Women’s History Month with a Women’s Empowerment Panel on March 28, 2024. Moderated by Kimberly Morales, a Career Engagement Graduate Intern, the virtual …
Before we delve into what situational interview questions you should be asking prospective employees, we should talk about the different kinds of interview questions that are out there.
Just as there are many types of interviews — like phone interviews, second …
For as long as people have been searching for jobs, some of those people have understandably complained about employers refusing to hire them because they have no experience yet the only way to get experience is to get hired.
What …
The importance of becoming financially literate as a college student. Written by USC Alumna and 2024 USC Financial Literacy Conference Keynote Speaker, Rose Ann Djelmane.
Image from Shutterstock – Keynote Speaker
If you’ve read even a few articles or books about how to search for a new job, you’ve undoubtedly read how important it is to network. Unfortunately, many of these articles fail to define …
Photo by Jacqueline Guo
Career fairs are full of opportunities for your first “real world” job – the one that will, hopefully at least, launch your career. For many students, it’s the first opportunity they have to speak directly with recruiters …
Many Trojans dedicate time to employment during their academic journey at USC, which may involve part-time, full-time, or paid internship opportunities. Some of these opportunities may result in the first time students are issued tax documents and required to file …
On January 24, 2024, the USC Career Center hosted a First-Gen Alumni Panel to discuss pathways to post-graduation success. It provided a platform for USC alumni to reflect on their journeys, share insights, and offer valuable advice to current students. …
