Build the skills employers are looking for.
Looking to stand out in internships, jobs, interviews, or networking? Trojan Ready Series connects you with employers through interactive workshops designed to help you build the career-ready skills employers value most.
Whether you’re exploring career options or preparing for your next opportunity, Trojan Ready workshops provide practical guidance you can apply throughout your career journey.
What is Trojan Ready Series?
Trojan Ready Series is a series of employer-led workshops offered each Fall and Spring semester. Through interactive sessions, students hear directly from employers while developing practical career skills that support success in internships, jobs, and beyond.
Each workshop is designed to help students build and apply the NACE Career Competencies — a nationally recognized framework of career-readiness skills that employers consistently value when hiring college students and recent graduates. These competencies help students navigate the recruiting process and succeed in the workplace. These include:
- Career & Self Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity & Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
Learn more about the NACE Career Competencies.
Upcoming Workshops
Fall 2026 Agenda:
| Trojan Ready Series Workshop Information | Date & Time | Event Information |
| Get to Know Apple Retail: Interviewing and Resume Tips | Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Register for Get to Know Apple Retail |
| How to Stand Out in Graduate and Entry-Level Interviews with Phaidon International | Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | Register for Interview Strategies with Phaidon International |
| Networking That Works with USC Alum Brianna Acevedo (Disney) | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Register for Networking That Works (USC Alum at Disney) |
| Mastering Technical Interviews & AI in the Workplace with Optum | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Register for Technical Interviews & AI with Optum |
| Negotiation Strategies for Career Advancement with WIN Leadership Institute (Harvard-trained) | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM | Register for Negotiation Strategies (WIN) |
| Communication Best Practices with GALLO | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Register for Communication Best Practices with GALLO |
| Life and Careers at the NBA: Inside Global Partnerships & Media | Monday, October 12, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | Register for Life and Careers at the NBA |
| Lessons from Failure with Stifel | Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Register for Lessons from Failure with Stifel |
| STAR Power: Elevator Pitch & Interview Strategies for Success with Rakuten International | Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Register for STAR Power with Rakuten International |
| Thriving in Creative & Tech Industries with USC Alum Jeeyoon Na (Google, Disney & Hulu) | Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM | Register for Thriving in Creative & Tech Industries (USC Alum at Google) |
Missed a session?
Explore past Trojan Ready Series workshops and hear career advice directly from employers and USC alumni.
If you have any questions or would like to see a certain topic covered more in the future, please email recruit@usc.edu with your suggestion!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend?
Trojan Ready Series workshops are open to all USC students.
Where are the sessions located?
Locations may vary. Please click on the specific event you are interested in to view its registration and location details.
How should I prepare for Trojan Ready Series?
We recommend reviewing the workshop topic in advance, coming prepared with questions, and being ready to actively participate so you can gain the most from employer insights and apply what you learn.
What if I cannot attend a Trojan Ready event?
For virtual workshops, recordings may be available on our YouTube channel after the session. Please note that not all workshops will be recorded, and in-person sessions will not be recorded.
Need a disability-related accommodation?
We strive to be consistently inclusive in our practices and provide services to all members of the Trojan Family. To that end, if you are in need of disability-related accommodations to attend an Industry Insights event, let us know by Requesting an Accessibility Accommodation.
