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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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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Alternative Careers to the 9-5

For some, a 9-5 job may seem monotonous and can have a high rate of burnout. If you are looking for an alternative, there are many job options that can give you more flexibility and freedom. Check out the links …

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What I Wish I Knew About Being an International Student?

How is it to be a student abroad? No international student experience is the same and being a student abroad can be a challenge. However, the challenge can be fun and present a positive, life-changing experience for many. These articles …

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Grad School: Is it Right for You?

When you are done with your undergraduate studies and deciding on a career, you may consider attending graduate school. Graduate school can be a way to enhance your future. It is a difficult decision to make, so where do you …

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How to Answer “Why Did You Choose Your Major?” in a Job Interview (Plus Example Answers)

If you’re a recent college graduate heading into a job interview, you might have prepared to answer questions about how what you did in college will translate to the world of work along with other common interview questions such as “

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