Financial Literacy Conference Recap

April is Financial Literacy Month, and as it comes to a close, the USC Career Center offers you a recap of its 2023 Financial Literacy Conference and some student thoughts on what financial literacy means to them. Refer to this post for a brief rundown on noteworthy topics to note moving forward as you become increasingly financially independent!

By Sarah Ju
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Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for A Video Interview

Video interviews have become increasingly popular with employers and it’s a trend that’s here to stay. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, a recent poll of U.S. employers found that 82 percent of respondents had adopted virtual interviews …

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Women’s History Month Employee Spotlight

Featuring women of the USC Career Center

By Sarah Ju

“I think that, as women, we always try to help each other. Even with complete strangers, there’s just a sense of community among us as women because we face gender …

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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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Leadership Lessons from Barrier Breaking Black CEOs

According to research conducted by McKinsey, Black workers, account for 12 percent of the 125 million private-sector workers in the United States, but are underrepresented in the highest-growth geographies and the highest-paying industries.

Black employees encounter representation gaps at each …

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Mentorship Month Alumni Feature: Ashima Sharma ’14, CEO, Dreami

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

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

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Mentorship Month Alumni Feature: Kevin Elzie ’11, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Energy

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

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

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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 Your Job Search During Winter Break

Congratulations on completing another, or your first, semester at USC! A well-deserved break is right around the corner. However, if you are looking for a job, this upcoming break is also a great time to begin preparing for your job …

By Ella Rae Columbres
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