By: Ayman Siraj ‘18

This past Monday the 26th of September the USC Careers Center in partnership with the Viterbi Career Connections office hosted ‘Investigate Industries and Internships (i3): Engineering and Technology.’

By: Grace Carballo ‘17

If you find yourself trying to evade this question, though it comes up quite often when you’re a senior, know you’re not alone. It’s not too late to take some steps down the path well-traveled, the career path. The Career Center is chockfull of wonderful resources that can help you wherever you may be in your journey. If I could go back in time I would’ve been a regular in their office starting my freshman year. But hindsight is 20/20, as they say, so all I can do now is soak up all their advice and knowledge and connections before I graduate in May and encourage my brother (class of 2020) to check it out much earlier.

By: Anna Lipscomb ‘19

So, you’re back at school and suddenly find yourself spending more money than you actually have… Looks like it’s time to get a job! Whether you have work-study, or are just looking for some extra pocket money, here are seven positions you should take a look at.

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

Perhaps you have already dabbled in freelancing or would like to know what’s required to become one. Here are some tips to consider before delving into the world of freelancing.

By: Kelly Kinas ‘16

Everyone who knows me knows that I’ve had my fair share of internships. How many do you ask? I’ve have 7 internships in my time at USC, starting second semester freshman year and one every summer and every semester following. I know. I’m kinda crazy. I accept that. But I do not like sitting, doing nothing. I like have things to do and those “things” often include me, sitting in traffic to and from an internship 2-3 days a week, each semester.

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

Startups can be a great opportunity to wear a lot of different hats and learn different roles in a company. Whether applying for an internship or a full-time job here are some important questions to consider.

By: Judy Lee ‘17

Networking, love it or not, is undeniably something that will have more and more of a presence in your life. Although a whole other conversation is to be had about the positives versus negatives of it all, here are some tips to network smarter:

By: Emily Young MA ’16

The key recruiting time for most internship programs is February through April. Most employers have deadlines for summer internships that fall in late March and early April, but candidates who apply early always improve their chances.

By: Samantha Romero ‘16

If you’re planning on working in the field of Journalism, Public relations, or Communications then the Annenberg Media Center is where you want to be. First, you don’t need to be an Annenberg student to sign-up. As a volunteer you are able to select the amount of hours you would like to work and the days you are available. Whether you’re working with the Annenberg Radio, Annenberg TV News, or the online digital site Annenberg Media, you will be assigned tasks that provide you with valuable hands on experience.

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

That’s a lot of info….let’s break it down. First impressions are critical in job interviews. Did you dress professional? Arrive early? Act courteous and polite to secretaries? Doing these three steps already gives you a leg up. Here are some more suggestions to seal the deal.

By: Emily Young MA ‘16

As college students, the best tool to network is informational interviews. Informational interviews allow you to become well-informed about the industry you’re interested in and are a great way to develop some contacts in your field. Top-level and mid-level executives rarely take calls from strangers, but for college students eager to learn there is an exception. Being a USC student is a powerful brand to get your foot in the door, so use it to your advantage.

By: Judy Lee ‘17

1. How does this fit my career path?