Celebrating Women’s Herstory Month at the USC Career Center: An Opportunity to Demand for Change in the Workplace

What is Women’s Herstory Month? 

Women’s Herstory Month (a feminist take on “Women’s History Month”) is dedicated to celebrate all the achievements and impacts that women have made in our society. Starting off solely as a week-long celebration, Congress expanded …

By Mia Kirsten Santos
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Four Ways to Make the Most of your LinkedIn Profile

Did you know that eight people are hired every single minute on LinkedIn? Over 50 million companies and organizations across the globe use LinkedIn as a means for recruiting employees.

LinkedIn began in co-founder Reid Hoffman’s living room in 2002. Two decades …

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Mentorship Month Alumni Feature: Patrick Becker ’08, Senior Producer, CBS Evening News

In celebration of National Mentorship Month, the USC Career Center is highlighting alumni stories that demonstrate the power of connections. Read more about Patrick’s mentorship story!

January is National Mentorship Month! In celebration of National Mentorship Month, the USC Career …

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Preparing for Graduate Schools Fair

What is the Graduate Schools Fair, and why should I attend?

Once a year in the fall semester, the Career Center, in partnership with the USC Dornsife Pre-Graduate Advising Office, sponsors the Graduate Schools Fair.

Fall Date: Wednesday, October 25, …

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Overcoming the Model Minority Myth in the Workplace

We celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month in May. AAPI Heritage Month recognizes how integral this community has been in the U.S. It is also a necessary time to acknowledge the challenges they face. In particular, the …

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Crafting the Perfect Elevator Pitch

“An elevator pitch is a quick summary of yourself. It’s named for the time it takes to ride an elevator from bottom to the top of a building (roughly 30 seconds or 75 words)” (Indeed). Whether you are connecting on …

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Belonging is Our Full-Time Job

We welcome all of the different cultures, identities, talents, and interests represented in our community. We encourage students and alumni to explore how employers and organizations value belonging in the workplace in order to build an inclusive culture with diverse …

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The USC Career Center Stands with Black Trojans

The USC Career Center stands with our Black Trojans. We stand with Black students and alumni as they embark on their professional journeys. We stand with our Black staff, faculty, and employers.

We believe Black Lives Matter. Black dreams matter. …

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Advice for International Students Currently Seeking Employment

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON 11/17/20, THIS POST WAS EDITED ON 11/10/21 TO INCLUDE NEW LINKS. (See bottom of post.)

As President Folt expressed earlier this week, “This year has been challenging on many fronts…we [are] navigating so many different health, …

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Revising Your Resume

Preparing a resume is something we all have to do when applying for jobs. Resumes need to be visually appealing, organized, and carefully structured. But when was the last time you updated your resume? Review the articles below for advice …

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