Launching your career by landing your first full-time job can be thrilling, but there might be one small thing you’re not so sure about as you wait to hear the words, “You’re hired!”: Money.
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While researching industries, updating your resume, doing mock interviews, and networking are all an important pieces in your career development, one factor that is often overlooked is your wellbeing as you go through this process. You might feel like wellbeing …
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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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Congratulations, Class of 2022! As you navigate the upcoming days, the USC Career Center would like to connect you with a community that will continue to support your professional development as you transition from college to your next step.
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Getting ready for graduation is an exciting time, but it can also add extra pressure to perform at the next level, especially when it comes to interviewing for your future career. Many job interviews and opportunities are also now conducted …
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 …
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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“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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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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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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