Last Updated November 21, 2023
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Free USC Career Resources (That Aren’t Career Advising)
Before I started working at the Career Center in my sophomore year, I assumed USC’s career services were limited to their in-person advising appointments and online job boards. If you’re unfamiliar with the general or school-based career centers, you might be unaware of just how many free resources USC offers to help you prepare for a successful career.
Written by Emily Quintanilla via Trojan360
ChatGPT in Academia and the Workplace
It’s been almost a year since the monumental release of the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT on November 22, 2022. Since then, the world has rushed to make use of this powerful tool in the everyday. From homework help to life advice to step-by-step instructions, artificial intelligence language models have an abundance of information to offer at astounding efficiency.
By Sarah Ju
Announcements
USC On-Campus Student Virtual Job Fair (USC departments and approved agencies) – 2024 Spring: The USC On-Campus Student Virtual Job Fair is designed to help students connect with campus departments and agencies (approved through the federal work-study program) to locate work-study and non work-study positions to enhance their educational experience. The fair will be held virtually on January 5, 2024, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm (PST) via the connectSC platform. Register here.
Employer Resume Review – Spring 2024: The Employer Resume Review is a Career Fest signature event and is being held on Monday, January 29, 2024 from 9:00am – 12:00pm PT in the Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom. This event will provide a rare opportunity for students to get their resumes reviewed by recruiters and hiring managers from a variety of industries. Register here.
Upload Your Resume to VMock Smart Resume: VMock is an AI-driven platform offering students essential resources to assist with resume creation and career planning. Smart Resume instantly provides tailored constructive feedback on your Resume through the USC VMock website.
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USC Institute for Addiction Science Information Session: Join us for an information session on the Master of Addiction Science program on November 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM! This session will be hosted by program directors, Dr. Terry Church and Dr. Jessica Barrington-Trimis. Register now.
Participate in the On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) Program: If you are job or internship searching, consider OCR. This program provides the opportunity to interview with organizations from diverse industries at the Career Center or virtually for full-time salaried or paid internship positions. If you did not acknowledge the Professional Integrity Contract in the fall, you must update connectSC before you can participate. Sign up today.
USC Skill Up: An online job-readiness program, is designed to enhance the skill sets that today’s employers seek. The program provides you with the practical tools needed to apply for your dream job and succeed in the workplace. Created specifically for USC students who are preparing to transition to the workplace, here you’ll find professional career resources and ways to connect with the vast Trojan Network for alumni mentorship and more. Register now.
Trojan Network: Sign up for USC’s exclusive networking and mentorship platform using your USC Net ID for instant access to more than 16,000 alums. Learn how to navigate the platform and watch our workshop recording, “Connect with Alumni on USC’s Trojan Network.” Be sure to register today!
Tell Us Your Post-Graduation Plans & Earn a $10 Gift Card* & A Chance to Win A $150 Amazon Gift Card: As you plan for life after USC, we want to celebrate your success and help you navigate the rapidly changing marketplace. USC is here for you and will continue to support you in your job search or other post-graduation endeavors, even after you graduate. Take a few minutes to share your post-graduation plans. Whether you are not certain of your plans yet, have secured a job or fellowship, or will attend graduate school, we need to hear from everyone! All shared information will be kept confidential and reported in a nameless and aggregated form only. Take the survey, and click the button “Sign up with your USC SSO (Current Students Only). *$10 e-gift card to your choice between Insomnia Cookies or Starbucks. Only undergraduate students are eligible for the $10 gift card. All students are eligible for the $150 Amazon gift card raffle.
Trojan Talks: Regardless of your class year or major, Trojan Talks are a great way to explore a field or an industry. Providing insight on such topics as open internship and full-time positions and organizational culture, they can also help you prepare for an upcoming interview. Learn more about these opportunities.
Jobs & Internships
Additional Opportunities
AEI Executive Council Program: The AEI Executive Council Program provides current undergraduates the opportunity to engage with AEI’s scholarship and improve the quality and diversity of public policy dialogue on their campuses. Apply now.
Bain & Company Internships & Programs: Our internships and programs offer a firsthand look into a variety of our roles in the consulting industry. All provide an experience to learn about Bain, dive into what it’s like to work with us, and gain skills you can leverage throughout your career. Deadlines vary. Learn more and apply now.
BCG: BCG is excited to accept applications for our 2024 Full-Time Associate, Summer Associate Intern, and Sophomore Growing Future Leader Intern opportunities! Deadlines vary. Learn more and apply now.
Blackstone’s 2024 Summer Analyst Internship Program: This program gives Summer Analysts and Associates an unprecedented opportunity to play an integral role in all aspects of deals, transactions and other projects. Apply now.
2024 Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute: The Expanding Diversity in Economics Summer Institute (EDE) is accepting applications for its 2024 program now through Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. EDE is a University of Chicago program hosted by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) and the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at Brookings, designed to identify and support talented undergraduate students from a broad range of backgrounds interested in the study of economics. Apply by January 15, 2024.
Goldman Sachs Real Estate 2024 Summer Analyst Opportunities: Goldman Sachs is actively seeking Summer Analyst candidates for both Real Estate Investing and Asset Management positions in Dallas and New York. This 8-10 weeks program is open to undergraduate students. You will be fully immersed in the day-to-day activities of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, focusing on real estate. Apply soon!
Good Judgement Inc.: Launched a public forecasting challenge with UBS Asset Management on our public forecasting platform, Good Judgment Open. This challenge is an exciting way for students to practice their forecasting skills and engage with other forecasters while competing for an exclusive opportunity to attend a UBS networking and coaching event to meet with senior leaders. Full-time undergraduate and graduate students graduating no earlier than 2025 are invited to participate, no matter their educational background. Registration links and further details are available.
JP Morgan Chase & Co. 2024 Asset & Wealth Management U.S. Private Bank Summer Analyst Program: Applications are now open for students graduating in December of 2024 or May/June of 2025. The nine-week program kicks off with a week of induction, where you’ll have training and orientation to our businesses and gain the technical and practical knowledge you’ll need to start contributing to our teams. Our internship provides exposure to our multiple business areas within the Private Bank including but not limited to credit and lending, multi-asset class investments, wealth advisory and estate planning. At the end of the program, top performers may receive a full-time (for juniors) or returning summer internship (for sophomores) offer at the end of the summer. Learn more and apply now.
The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) was thrilled to announce the recipients of our 2023 Scholarship Program. In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, TLF awarded a total of $250,000 in scholarships to 86 ethnically diverse college & university students across the nation. 58 ethnic minority undergraduate students received scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each including 4 students who received an additional $500 for perfect scores on their applications. 28 ethnic minority graduate students received scholarships in the amount of $3,500. Early deadline, apply by January 15, 2024. Final deadline, apply by February 29, 2024.
New Venture Seed Competition: The New Venture Seed Competition (NVSC) is for members of the USC community with a great business idea. The NVSC offers learning opportunities and a prize pool of over $150,000. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate! Information session registration. Apply by Febraury 2, 2024 @ 11:59 PM PST.
Nomura: We are excited to announce that our 2024 Explore Nomura Freshman & Sophomore Early Insights Program is now live on the career site and accepting applications! Explore Nomura is an Early Insights program designed to provide Freshmen & Sophomores of diverse backgrounds with broad exposure to careers in Investment Banking, Global Markets, Corporate Infrastructure, and Information Technology. Apply by January 7, 2024.
The Peter Roth Internship Program: Named in honor of the legendary television executive, offers 20 talented undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, underserved communities, and underrepresented groups in the media and entertainment industry an unrivaled paid apprenticeship experience for those interested in a career developing, writing, and producing scripted content for television. This prestigious internship has been created to inspire the next generation of television professionals to embody Peter Roth’s visionary ideals including his commitment to innovative storytelling, his love for writers, and his passion for the art form of television. The program will also underscore the critical importance of nurturing a diverse array of creative voices and portrayals on television—a hallmark of Peter Roth’s career. Apply by Tuesday, January 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm EST.
Scholarship for Town and Gown of USC: Founded in 1904, Town and Gown of USC is the oldest women’s philanthropic organization supported by friends of the University, for the benefit of student scholarships and the improvement of the Town and Gown facility and grounds. For the current academic year, we are proud to offer approximately 190 merit-based scholarships totaling $2,200,000 to deserving current undergraduate and graduate students. We grant tuition-only annual awards of $10,000 for undergraduates and $15,000 for graduate students. Apply by December 1.
TurnUp Youth Activism Remote Internship: Join our team of mission-driven young people from all around the United States to help amplify youth civic engagement and participate in activism on many progressive/social justice issues including climate change, racial justice, reproductive rights, and ending gun violence, and combating voter suppression in the United States. Apply now!
VAW Global Team Leader Fellowship: This leadership opportunity is generally an 8 month intensive fellowship — valuable to future nurses, physicians, physicians assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, as well as other future healthcare providers and anyone interested in gaining skills in public health while supporting healthcare systems around the world. Information Session RSVP. Apply soon!
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Avoid Fraudulent Employers
Since job seekers have gotten better at spotting fraudulent postings, impostors are coming up with new tactics to hook you. They want you to apply to their fake jobs so they can steal your personal information and defraud you. Here are some of their latest tactics: Imposters have sent students private messages on LinkedIn with job offers. “Hiring managers” have even sent students emails stating that they received your email address from connectSC/Symplicity. As part of the “screening” process, employers should reference the title of the position for which you applied in their email, but they should never ask you to deposit money or disclose your personal information (e.g., social security or driver’s license number). You must also check the recruiter’s email handle to verify whether it matches the organization’s website address; many scammers will send emails from personal email addresses or with email handles similar to legitimate organizations (e.g., @wholesfoods.com instead of @wholefoods.com). If you find a job posting in connectSC or receive an email that seems suspicious, use this form and report the organization immediately. View this video, and check out our website for extra tips!
