Leadership Lessons from 15 Women Founders & CEOs

At the time of writing, women are the CEOs of 41 companies of the Fortune 500; for anyone not looking to do math today, that's about 8%. And that distressingly low number is actually higher than its ever been. The …

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Spring Your Career Forward During Spring Break

With our upcoming Spring Break, many of you are looking forward to getting much needed rest and relaxation. The Career Center has some tips on how to get in some important self-care while also springing into actionable steps that can …

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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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Resume Skills that Recruiters and Employers are Seeking

Applying for jobs and internships can be competitive, so how do you stand out from the sea of applications that recruiters review? Here is some insight into common skills that you can include on your resume to become a stronger …

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Thank-You Emails and Why They Matter

An effective thank-you email can help you receive a job offer when all things are equal. Whether you are expressing gratitude for a job or internship interview, an informal coffee chat, or an informational interview, it is always necessary to …

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Making the Most of Your Winter Break

After finals are over, we are all excited to return home for winter break! Not only can we use this time to recharge our batteries, but we can also reflect on our past semester and use this time to improve …

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Find Your Work Style and Work Culture Fit

Everyone has their own unique work style, but if you can identify it, you can use it to your advantage! By knowing your own approach, strengths, and weaknesses you can become a better team member and employee. Work culture – …

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Belonging is Our Full-Time Job

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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 …

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The USC Career Center Stands with Black Trojans

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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 …

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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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