Career Journeys and Advice for International Students

Written by Employer Engagement Intern, Ahona Karim 

Last month, the USC Career Center hosted a Career Journeys and Advice for International Students Panel as part of its Industry Insights series, a student-led initiative designed to help students explore career paths …

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Making the Most of the Fall 2025 USC Graduate Schools Fair 

Every year, the USC Career Center, in partnership with the USC Dornsife Pre-Graduate Advising Office, hosts the USC Graduate Schools Fair. Planning to attend? Read on for helpful tips on how to make the most out of your time at …

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How to Secure an Internship – Tips & Resources

Why Internships Are Important 

Internships provide students with valuable work experience, help them build a professional network, and support the development of their career interests. 

Through internships, students can: 

Your application for future internships, full-time opportunities, scholarships, and more will …

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How to Market Yourself on Campus: Making the Most of USC’s Career Resources

Written by USC Graduate Student, Jack Menghini

So how do you market yourself? How is my investment in tuition supporting my future? And how can USC help uplift me in my career journey? 

Hi, my name is Jack Menghini, and …

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How to Prepare for Interviews – Tips & Resources

Have an upcoming interview and not sure how to prepare? Have questions about what to expect?

The USC Career Center has a variety of resources, services, and events to help you prepare for the interviewing part of the recruiting process. …

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Making the Most of Fall 2025 In-Person Career Fairs at USC

With our in-person Fall Career Fairs happening this week, it is important to prepare for these opportunities to make sure you stand out to employers. Read the Career Center’s strategies and tips to get the most out of our career …

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A USC Career Center Intern’s Perspective as a First-Gen Student

Written by Graduate Intern Kayla Carrillo

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As a first-generation graduate student pursuing a career in student affairs, I was never one to take advantage of the resources my undergraduate institution offered; I never visited …

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Alumni Insider Tips: Recent Grads Share Real Talk on the Job Hunt

Written by Graduate Intern, Kayla Carrillo

The USC Career Center launched its new pilot workshop series, Alumni Insider Tips: A Graduating Student’s Guide to Job Hunting, bringing together recent USC alumni for two powerful virtual panels in Fall 2024 and …

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Art & Design Career Panel Takeaways – Spring 2025

Written by Employer Engagement Intern, Maggie Qi

As part of the USC Career Center’s Industry Insiders series, a group of creatives from the fields of design, branding, architecture, and visual storytelling came together to share their insights and career journeys. …

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Foundations of Financial Wellness: Lessons from Laura Davis

Written by Student Intern, Alex Higa

“Financial Foundations: Starting Small to Win Big!” was the first financial literacy workshop of the Spring 2025 semester. The session was led by Laura Davis, a certified financial planner, USC alumnus (class of 2004), …

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